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Energy, Transport & Building
January 24, 2024
Offshore wind to power Google’s latest $1 billion data center
Google has started building a $1 billion data center in north of London that will be powered by Scottish offshore wind. The data center will be located on a 33-acre site that the global tech giant purchased in the town of Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire.
January 23, 2024Malaysia airports turn to solar power for net-zero emissions goal
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) ensures the sustainable development of its airports through solar power system.
January 23, 2024China’s national voluntary carbon credit market resumes operations
China has relaunched its long-stalled voluntary carbon offset market, providing funding to projects with the potential to restrain emissions but facing challenges in generating profits.
January 22, 2024More corporations want to buy green power without EVN: Eurocham
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam in its latest annual "White Book" highlighted that a significant number of global corporations in Vietnam express their hope to purchase green power directly from generators through the DPPA.
January 22, 2024ASEAN EV booms, Thai and Indonesia contribute the most
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Southeast Asia is undergoing rapid expansion, with Ernst & Young Global Limited forecasting that annual EV sales in the ASEAN six countries could reach 8.5 million units by 2035.
January 22, 2024Solar, wind capacity in ASEAN rises 20% in just one year, report says
Wind and Solar capacity in the ASEAN region increased by 20% in 2023, bringing the total to over 28 GW. According to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM), the technologies now account 9% of electricity generating capacity in ASEAN countries.
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 17, 2024VinFast shines at CES 2024 with pickup truck, mini SUV & bike
The world's biggest Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focused on artificial intelligence and electric vehicles this year. VinFast, known as the “Tesla of Vietnam”, introduced three vehicles, including electric SUV, pickup truck, and electric bike.
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.