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May 05, 2023
Total Eren, PLN sign PPA for 70 MW wind-battery power
Total Eren, Adaro Power and PJBI have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with PLN for a 70-MW wind farm equipped with a 10-MW battery energy storage system to be located in Tanah Laut in Indonesia.
April 26, 2023Thailand selects 175 firms for renewable energy scheme
Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has selected 175 companies for the first phase of its renewables scheme. It has attracted massive interest, receiving proposals with a combined capacity of almost 17GW, more than three times its 5.2GW target.
April 07, 2023Large corporations fund their own carbon credit projects
A number of big companies decided to create in-house carbon credits despite criticisms against offsets.
March 24, 2023Vietnam's bureaucracy hampers wind power supply for major city
A wind farm in Vietnam's Ben Tre province, consisting of seven wind turbine towers, has remained inactive for several months, symbolizing the bureaucratic red tape that’s hindering the development of green energy in the country.
February 24, 2023Indonesia introduces carbon trading scheme for coal power plants
Indonesia's efforts to decarbonize the country's power generation sector took a significant step forward on Feb. 22 when the government initiated the first phase of mandatory carbon trading for coal-fired power plants.
February 22, 2023Indonesia’s energy transition continues to face headwinds
Indonesia is one of the world's leading coal producers. Nonetheless, it has pledged to cut back on its usage of fossil fuels in the near future.
Last year, Indonesia signed five agreements to cut its carbon emissions. Among these was the $20 billion Ju
February 20, 2023Last year, Indonesia signed five agreements to cut its carbon emissions. Among these was the $20 billion Ju
Vietnam to postpone rules for offshore wind development
A European Union business representative said that Vietnam may not have a legal framework to regulate offshore wind farms until next year, potentially deferring billions of dollars in foreign investment in the sector.
February 15, 2023Philippines' Citicore IPO to fund $4 bn investment in renewables
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp, one of the Philippines' leading solar power producers, has revealed plans to go public this year. It expects the share offering to contribute to a $4 billion investment in solar projects over the next five years.
February 04, 2023Amazon breaks green energy buying record with 8.3 GW of new capacity in 2022
Online retail giant Amazon sets a record 8.3 GW of renewable power deals in 2022, giving it access to a 'utility-scale' total 20 GW-plus haul of green capacity, according to the US company.
February 03, 2023Indonesia to start carbon trading for coal-fired power plants
Indonesia plans to issue emission quotas for some coal-fired power plants this month as a first step toward developing a local carbon trading market, energy officials said last week.