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March 20, 2024
Samaiden signs 20-year solar energy PPA with Maxell Tohshin
Samaiden Group has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Maxell Tohshin, a subsidiary of Japan’s Maxell, to execute the design and installation of a solar PV system, with a capacity of 1,028.28 kWp at Maxell Tohshin's premises.
March 19, 2024Vietnam's wind power booms: Danish and Australian eye investments
On the 13th, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Anders Runevad, chair of the board of Vestas Group, and warmly welcomed more Danish businesses to invest in and share their experience and technology to accelerate Vietnam's energy transi
March 18, 2024Tesla's factory in Thailand hindered by industrial park size restrictions
The Thai government has reached out to Tesla, reportedly assisting in the search for a site for its factory. However, Thai media indicating that existing national or private industrial park sizes are too small to meet Tesla's requirements.
March 15, 2024Distributed energy source could provide 50% of green power in Southeast Asia: expert
Beyond large-scale projects like power plants, the development of renewable energy sources may find significant traction in rooftop solar and electric vehicles, potentially reshaping the market landscape. Experts suggest that with appropriate policies in
March 15, 2024EGAT’s 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid at Ubol Ratana Dam start operation
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) announced that the 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Ubol Ratana Dam has commenced commercial operation.
March 15, 2024Singapore selects ExxonMobil, Shell for CCS project
Exxon Mobil and Shell have announced a collaboration with the Singaporean government to initiate a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The partnership aims to significantly dimmish Singapore's CO2 emissions.
March 14, 2024Finland's Wartsila Group plans to develop Vietnam's first flexible power plant
Vietnam's National Power Development Plan 8 places "flexible power resources" on the national energy structure for the first time. The market potential attracting investment from Finnish major developer, Wartsila.
March 14, 2024PLN Indonesia Power advances huge carbon emissions reductions with biomass cofiring
PLN Indonesia Power reduced 555 thousand tons of CO2 emissions last year by substituting coal with biomass cofiring in coal-powered power plants (PLTU).
March 14, 2024Carbon fee for air travel up to airlines, says Mavcom
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is reviewing the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016 (MACPC) to align with the impending introduction of carbon fee for air travel, expected to be implemented as early as April this year.
March 13, 2024Experts warn of greenwashing in Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green model
The Thai government's green energy project has sparked concerns about agricultural land justice, with some villagers protesting forced land acquisition.