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April 17, 2024
Singapore pursues low-carbon methanol development to lead maritime fuel innovation
Singapore, as the world's largest maritime fuel supply center, is actively developing alternative fuels in response to the global net-zero trend. According to State for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore is confident in supplying 1 million tons
April 17, 2024Solar Philippines’ joint venture partner secures loan for Indonesia's largest solar farm
Energy firm Solar Philippines announced that its Jakarta-based partner has secured a loan to finance the largest ground-mounted solar project in Indonesia.
April 16, 2024Vietnam plans to boost rooftop solar with surplus power wholesale mechanism
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade held a meeting to discuss “The draft of rooftop solar power stimulus package” on Apr. 10. Minister Nguyen Hong Dien revealed that surplus electricity can be sold to power companies for financial gain.
April 15, 2024Japan becomes the first international partner in U.S. Floating Offshore Wind Shot initiative
Japan has committed to collaborate with the United States as the first international partner in reducing costs and promoting the development of floating offshore wind projects primarily through the US Wind Shot initiative.
April 15, 2024Malaysia launches new pricing for green electricity with cheaper tariffs
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation of Malaysia (PETRA) has launched a new tiered pricing mechanism with lower rates for the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) program set to a quota of 6,600 GWh this year.
April 15, 2024Istanbul Airport will become first airport powered by solar energy
Istanbul Airport, among the busiest transportation hubs globally, is set to become the world's first airport to meet its entire electricity demand through solar energy. This will be achieved via a solar plant to be constructed in Eskisehir, central Turkey
April 12, 2024Green Indonesia Project exceeds expectations, attracting European bidders
Indonesia accelerates the implementation of Green Indonesia Project (Hijaunesia). Indonesia Power noted that the development of their solar power plants has progressed faster than before, with European firms participating in the bidding process.
April 12, 2024Indonesia’s first marine floating solar power plant prototype set afloat
The first marine floating solar power plant prototype in Indonesia, Solar2Wave, has been launched with the aim of meeting the electricity needs of the community and reducing reliance on fuel-based power plants.
April 11, 2024Vietnam’s DPPA becomes clearer as draft expected to be reviewed in May
The Direct Power Purchase Agreements (DPPA) mechanism has been proposed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) for over seven years. Finally, with recent urging from the Vietnamese Prime Minister, there has been significant progress.
April 11, 2024Philippines aims for 53 GW by 2040 under higher renewable portfolio standard
The Philippines would need 52.83 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2040, following the Department of Energy (DOE)’s increase of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to 2.52%.