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January 18, 2024
Thai relaxes rooftop solar regulation to meet soaring demand
The Thai Ministry of Industry is currently amending the Factory Act, and starting as early as this year, rooftop solar installations with a capacity exceeding 1MW will no longer require obtaining a factory license.
January 18, 2024Vietnam's Ninh Thuan to launch 8 clean energy projects this year
Ninh Thuan is a focal point for renewable energy development in Vietnam. The local government announced its budget and development direction on Monday, revealing plans for the construction of six wind power projects and two hydropower projects.
January 18, 2024Only electric bus orders for Prasarana after March
Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will cease placing orders for diesel-fueled buses as part of efforts to increase the adoption of electric buses. Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the final batch of diesel buses is expected to be delivered in 2025.
January 18, 2024Local governments adopt green energy to save electricity bills
Local governments in the Philippines are promoting green energy and sustainable development. The Iloilo City government has tapped solar power to meet at least one-third of its around 200 KW daily demand.
January 17, 2024Thailand’s Utility Green Tariff set to be launched next month
The public hearing on the Energy Ministry’s Utility Green Tariff (UGT) project is expected to be held this month, with the tariff anticipated to be implemented in February, as announced by Thailand’s Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Jan 15.
January 17, 2024Indonesia's president visits Vietnam's EV maker Vinfast, says conditions ready for new plant
Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Vietnam’s automaker VinFast’s factory on Jan 13 and said that he would create the necessary conditions for the EV maker to be able to quickly build a plant and invest in Indonesia.
January 16, 2024Indonesia government urged to support first nuclear power plant
Indonesian pro-nuclear organization, the Nuclear New Energy Association (MEBNI), meets Indonesia’s vice president Ma’aruf Amin to seek for government support for the first nuclear power plant in the country.
January 16, 2024Indonesia’s OJK optimistic about carbon exchange growth in 2024
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) is optimistic that carbon exchange will continue to grow in 2024. As of Nov 30 in 2023, the trading volume on IDX Carbon reached 494,000 tons of CO2e, with a transaction value of IDR 30.91 billion.
January 15, 2024Thailand ready for carbon tax, aligning with World Bank's five principles
Thailand is preparing to join the league of countries implementing a carbon tax. Ministry of Finance revealed that the department has been collaborating with both domestic and international organizations to draft carbon tax regulations.
January 15, 2024Sarawak Energy’s carbon emissions reduction target granted approval from SBTi
Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has become the first major corporation in Malaysia to receive international recognition as the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) validates the state-owned energy firm’s near-term carbon emissions reduction target.