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December 29, 2025
Philippines tightens power project oversight ahead of Terra Solar’s 2.5 GW launch
The Philippine government is tightening up oversight of 200 power generation and energy storage projects under construction to ensure timely delivery of committed capacity.
December 29, 2025Two-way EV charging at scale could stop renewable energy being wasted – here’s how it works
On the Isle of Wight, off England’s south coast, a trial is under way that, in years to come, could help resolve this energy conundrum. It relies on “bidirectional charging” – the idea that electric cars don’t just have to be energy users; they can be ene
December 26, 2025Critical mass: The complexity of Malaysia’s nuclear reboot
Malaysia is re-considering the use of nuclear power. But the government will need to tackle questions about trade-offs.
December 24, 2025ASEAN power grid: Gleaning best practices from worst cases
As Southeast Asia focuses on building the ASEAN Power Grid, there will be a higher chance of success if interconnections are designed to be modular and embedded within a broader regional integration agenda.
December 23, 2025Indonesia bets sovereign wealth fund to speed up PLN renewable projects
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara on Dec. 22 signed a preliminary agreement with state-owned utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), committing to provide funding support and assist in the development of renewable power projects.
December 23, 2025Global demand for sustainable aviation fuel drives up price of China’s ‘gutter oil’
The global demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is rapidly driving up feedstock prices. In China, the price of waste cooking oil, often called “gutter oil”, has risen around fourfold in two years.
December 18, 2025Flood control in the Philippines: When corruption bedevils climate change mitigation
The fact that the Philippines requires flood control measures is beyond dispute. But the problem goes far deeper.
December 17, 2025What’s in EU Commission’s plan to soften 2035 petrol, diesel car ban?
The European Union has confirmed plans to weaken its landmark 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars on Dec. 16, easing one of its most ambitious climate policies for the automotive sector.
December 16, 2025ASEAN outpaces U.S. in EV sales share: Ember highlights three key factors
Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as a new global hotspot for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. A recent analysis by Ember finds that Thailand's EVs accounted for 20% of new car sales in 2025.
December 16, 2025Vietnam’s hybrid tax breaks to spark new auto investment cycle in 2026
Starting in 2026, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Vietnam will be subject to an excise tax rate equivalent to 70% of that applied to conventional gasoline and diesel cars.