Author: Muhammad Zulhusni

New EU rules require smartphones and tablets to display labels detailing energy use, battery life, and repairability. Manufacturers must also offer spare parts and software updates for at least five years to help devices last longer. Smartphones, tablets, and similar devices sold in the European Union will now come with a new label showing how efficient, durable, and repairable they are. The new labelling system, required from June 20 onward, is part of the EU’s push to make electronics last longer and cut down on e-waste. The labels will display ratings on a scale from A to G. They include…

China may still lead in clean energy investment in Southeast Asia, but Japan, South Korea, and Australia are each carving out roles in solar, battery, and power transmission projects, signalling growing competition in the region’s energy transition. Southeast Asia’s shift to cleaner energy has mostly been linked to China’s growing investments. But new research shows other countries are stepping in to build their own presence in the region. A report by Zero Carbon Analytics looks at how Japan, South Korea, and Australia are competing with China in clean energy projects in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. These countries…

Fashion’s waste problem begins on the factory floor. Smartex uses AI and cameras to spot fabric defects during production, helping factories reduce waste. Fashion has a waste problem. Every second, about a truckload of clothes is thrown out—buried or burned—according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Behind the scenes, much of that waste starts earlier in the production process. Fabric is lost before it ever becomes clothing. That’s the problem Smartex wants to solve. The company builds camera-based systems that use artificial intelligence to detect defects in textiles as they are produced. By catching problems early, factories waste less material. Over…

With support from ARISE IIP and SAP systems, Benin Textile turns to SAP to cut carbon emissions, improve cotton traceability, and adopt cleaner production methods as part of Africa’s shift toward sustainable manufacturing. ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) is using SAP software to help lower the carbon footprint of Africa’s textile industry. The Dubai-based company has rolled out cloud-based tools including SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Sustainability Control Tower, and SAP Environmental Health and Safety. The move is part of ARISE IIP’s wider push to make textile production in Africa more sustainable. The company designs and runs industrial zones across…

Semiconductor makers are under pressure to cut emissions and localise supply. Refurbished equipment offers a way to reduce waste, shorten lead times, and support sustainability – without sacrificing performance. Semiconductor manufacturers face mounting pressure to produce more, innovate faster, and operate more sustainably. Kenneth Lee Wee Ching, CEO of Global TechSolutions (GTS), believes the answer to achieving better environmental practice lies in how the industry treats its tools – not just its chips. Sustainability starts with supply chain design As countries push to localise chip production, especially in Southeast Asia, fabs (chip fabrication plants) are under pressure to rethink how…

Green software accreditation funding models directly impact certification rigour. Fee-based systems risk compromised standards, while corporate-led initiatives raise questions about whose interests truly shape sustainability metrics in software development. The green software accreditation funding landscape remains largely unexamined despite its growing influence on how software companies approach sustainability. As more development firms seek environmental credentials, understanding who finances certification bodies — and how those funding sources might influence their operations—becomes increasingly important for the tech sector and sustainability advocates. The economics of green verification When software companies pursue environmental certifications, they’re entering a complex ecosystem where money flows in ways…

CATL has introduced a second-generation battery that can add over 300 miles of range in just five minutes, highlighting China’s rapid progress in fast-charging tech and its growing influence in the global battery market. The global battery market is constantly evolving, while electric vehicle adoption continues to rise and production costs trend downward. Global EV sales climbed 25% in 2024, reaching 17 million units. This growth pushed annual battery demand past 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) for the first time. At the same time, battery pack prices fell below $100 per kilowatt-hour — a widely viewed benchmark for cost competitiveness with gasoline-powered…

Big technology companies are investing in solutions ranging from carbon removal and small nuclear reactors, to natural gas plants, in a bid to manage the rising energy demands of AI. While renewable energy remains part of the mix, its limitations are prompting companies to pursue more controversial or unproven alternatives to keep up with AI infrastructure growth. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is pushing power demands ever upwards. While companies have only recently started deploying Nvidia’s 120 kW-per-rack systems, the GPU maker is already planning for designs capable of reaching 600 kW per rack. As reported by The Register,…

A new breakthrough in electrolyte science could make water-based batteries viable for electric aviation and grid storage. Overcoming long-standing voltage limitations, the process promises safer, scalable, and more environmentally-friendly power storage. Scientists at the University of Maryland have developed a new type of battery electrolyte that could reshape how energy is stored and used. The team’s work focuses on aqueous battery systems, which use water as the basis for electrolytes. It aims to overcome long-standing voltage limitations that have kept such batteries from competing with other chemistries. Traditionally, aqueous electrolytes have been limited by a narrow electrochemical window, restricting their…

Clean electricity sources provided over 40% of the world’s energy in 2024, driven largely by solar power’s growth. But despite the shift, global CO₂ emissions from electricity hit a new record due to rising demand, especially during extreme heat. According to a new report from energy think tank Ember, clean energy sources will generate more than 40% of global electricity in 2024. The milestone marks a shift in how the world generates power, but the report also adds that electricity-generated emissions reached a new high last year. Despite growth in renewable energy, rising global temperatures have increased electricity demand, pushing…