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June 03, 2024
Indonesia turns electricity poles into charging stations to boost EV adoption
Indonesia’s state electricity company (PLN) is converting poles into public EV charging stations. Following success in Jakarta, 2,000 more will be converted this year to boost public confidence in electric vehicles.
May 31, 2024Abundant solar energy in Indonesia remains unexploited, venture firms say
Indonesia has abundant solar resources. Some venture capital firms believe that Indonesia's photovoltaic potential is underdeveloped and estimate annual demand could reach as high as 36 GW, which is seven times the total investment from 2018 to 2021.
May 31, 2024Singapore aims to expand data center capacity 35% by green strategies
Singapore is planning to expand its data center capacity by more than one-third, aiming to integrate greener facilities to achieve sustainable growth in the energy-intensive industry, according to a state minister overseeing a new roadmap.
May 30, 2024Indonesia's new capital attracts water businesses from Japan, Korea, and China
Water infrastructure companies from Japan, South Korea, and China are eager to participate in Indonesia's multibillion-dollar project to build a new capital, with the first phase of the relocation set to begin in August.
May 29, 2024Malaysia launches Forest Conservation Certificate to fund conservation activities
The Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF) introduced its Forest Conservation Certificate (FCC), aimed at redirecting funds from the private sector to back forest conservation initiatives in the country, serving as a non-market mechanism.
May 29, 2024Singapore, Ghana ink carbon credit agreement allowing firms to offset carbon tax
Companies in Singapore aiming to offset part of their carbon tax liability will soon be able to purchase carbon credits from projects in Ghana, following an agreement signed between the two countries on May 27.
May 28, 2024Indonesia to launch 2025 hydrogen plan for industry, energy sectors
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is formulating a hydrogen energy plan that is expected to be implemented as early as 2025. The estimated total consumption will be between 125,000 and 245,000 tons.
May 28, 2024Masidi says Sabah's first carbon credit trading will gradually yield tangible benefits
It will take some time for Sabah to realize the tangible benefits from trading its first carbon credits from the state rainforest, said state Finance Minister Masidi Manjun.
May 28, 2024Malaysia aims for 40% of primary energy mix to come from renewables by 2035
Malaysia government aims to ensure that 40% of the country’s primary energy mix comes from renewable sources by 2035, according to Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
May 27, 2024Indonesian carbon-offset startup aims to bring blue carbon to Japan and Singapore market
Indonesia has rich and diverse blue carbon resource. CarbonEthics, a local startup,is determined to bring blue carbon onto international trading platforms such as those in Singapore and Japan.