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Energy, Transport & Building
March 03, 2026
Updated: Philippines mandates 20% energy storage for renewable projects above 10 MW
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular on Feb. 26, mandating the integration of energy storage systems (ESS) into the development and grid connection of variable renewable energy (VRE) power plants, including wind and solar.
March 02, 2026Iran war: How Southeast Asian countries respond to energy market risks
The critical artery for global oil transport faces potential disruption, pushing energy security rapidly to the forefront of national policy agendas.
February 25, 2026How Thailand and Vietnam’s power reforms will reshape corporate energy strategy
AI-led data center investments and Southeast Asia’s manufacturing boom are intensifying corporate concerns over power supply security and electricity prices. Thailand and Vietnam are both preparing to roll out new power sector policies in 2026.
February 24, 2026Philippines prioritizes nuclear in power framework, finalizes 7-phase licensing roadmap
The Philippines has unveiled a new power policy framework that formally prioritizes nuclear energy and other emerging technologies over conventional coal to meet the country’s round-the-clock electricity needs.
February 24, 2026Natural gas in the Philippines: A test case for Southeast Asia’s energy transition
The discovery of substantial natural gas deposits in the Philippines does not obviate the need for the country to make a longer-term transition to renewables.
February 23, 2026Thai companies secure top 1% rankings in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026
More than 40 Thai companies were selected for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026 released by S&P Global.
February 13, 2026Taiwan’s rooftop solar mandate nears launch amid safety, cost, housing price concerns
The mandatory rooftop solar requirement for large buildings in Taiwan will take effect this August. Authorities estimate the measure could add around 660 MW of installed capacity each year.
February 10, 2026After the mandate: China’s energy storage sector one year on
With clean energy projects no longer needing to be bundled with energy storage, companies are finding new opportunities at home and abroad.
February 06, 2026Indonesia seeks Australian investment in $5 billion waste-to-energy program
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment into its waste-to-energy (WtE) programme, with Danantara recently pitching the plan to Australian companies during a high-level business visit.
February 06, 2026Analysis: Why climate remains sidelined in Thailand’s election debate and what the next government can do
As Thailand heads to the polls on Feb. 8, experts explain why climate remains sidelined in the election debate and what the next government must do on energy.