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June 19, 2023
Private sector shares input on ASEAN carbon neutrality strategy
Private sectors have shared their perspectives on the development of the ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality at the recent 9th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia.
June 16, 2023Analysis: Heatwave lays bare Vietnam's structural electricity woes
Vietnam is battling electricity cuts caused by a heatwave which has revealed problems in structure and bureaucracy restricting available power to 50% of installed capacity and impeding efforts to access $15.5 billion in global climate funding.
June 16, 2023Southeast Asia solar markets set to rebound in 2023
Solar in Southeast Asia is set for a rebound, after a two-year market contraction triggered by Vietnam’s abrupt suspension of its feed-in-tariff policy in 2020, the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA) and the Global Solar Council (GSC) indicat
June 16, 2023Indonesia could achieve net-zero emissions five years ahead of target
Indonesia could reach net-zero emissions by 2055, five years ahead of the government’s goal of 2060, if it receives financial and technology support, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan said on Tuesday.
June 15, 2023Indonesia’s renewable energy use hit 300 MW in 2022
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has revealed that the use of new and renewable energy (EBT) in 2022 reached 300 MW.
June 13, 2023Chinese energy storage, battery firms mull big investments in Vietnam
Two Chinese manufacturers of energy storage systems and batteries are considering investments worth hundreds of millions of dollars in Vietnam, according to industry and government sources.
June 13, 2023New alliance to grow UAE carbon market
A new coalition called UAE Carbon Alliance making up of UAE companies has been established to develop and grow a carbon market in the United Arab Emirates.
June 12, 2023IETA opens Asia hub in Singapore to support carbon market
The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has launched its Asia hub in Singapore on Jun 8.
June 02, 2023Extreme heatwave in Southeast Asia sparks concerns over surging energy demands
As temperatures soared above 45°C in South and Southeast Asia in recent weeks, governments faced challenges in meeting unprecedented electricity demands due to the widespread use of air conditioning.
June 02, 2023Global floating solar to surpass 6 GW by 2031
The global floating solar market is projected to surpass 6 GW by 2031, as PV developers struggle to meet increasing solar demand and turn to alternative technologies for development, according to Wood Mackenzie.