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February 23, 2024
Laos’ biggest wind power project may provide excess electricity to Vietnam
The Lao government signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) in collaboration with SVARE (Savan Vayu Renewable Energy) on Feb. 16. This agreement entails an investment of USD 2 billion to develop Laos' largest wind power project.
February 23, 2024Changi Airport, Keppel initiate Singapore’s largest rooftop solar project
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has embarked on a project in collaboration with Keppel, marking the commencement of construction for a vast solar PV system across the rooftops of Changi Airport’s terminals and a designated area within its airfield.
February 23, 2024Thailand’s new power plan expected to be implemented by Q2
Thailand’s new power development plan is expected to be finalized by Q2 and will focus more on renewable energy. The final decision on whether to include nuclear power as part of the alternative energy mix will be made by the minister.
February 22, 2024Tesla achieves record breaking sales of $1.79 billion from carbon credits
Tesla earned $1.79 billion from carbon credit sales last year, as disclosed in its Q4 2023 and annual financial report, bringing its total earnings from such credits since 2009 to nearly $9 billion.
February 20, 2024Energies PH works with UK firm to build first tidal energy plant in Southeast Asia
Philippine energy company Energies PH's subsidiary, San Bernardino Ocean Power, has officially signed a contract with the UK maritime engineering group Inyanga Marine Energy. They plan to build Southeast Asia's first tidal power plant in the waters surrou
February 19, 2024Singapore airfares set to rise from 2026 over green fuel requirements
The Singaporean government plans to require all departing flights to use sustainable aviation fuel starting in 2026. This move is widely believed to increase costs for airlines, which may be passed on to passengers.
February 19, 2024Malaysia government fuels solar panel installations via NEM Program
Malaysia’s deputy minster for Energy Transition and Water Transformation announced an encouraging surge in solar panel installations in residential areas across the country, marking a promising step towards its energy transition.
February 17, 2024Singapore, Indonesia sign LOI on cross-border carbon storage
Singapore has become the first country to sign a letter of intent (LOI) with Indonesia on cross-border collaboration on carbon capture and storage (CCS) following a new Indonesian law to allow it.
February 17, 2024Pertamina shows latest green solutions at Indonesia Motor Show
Indonesia’s Pertamina took the spotlight at the 2024 Indonesia International Motor Show, unveiling its new green energy solutions.
February 16, 2024Green-certified building grows by 30% in Vietnam
The number of green buildings in Vietnam has significantly increased. According to International Finance Corporation, by the end of 2023, Vietnam had 396 buildings that obtained green certification, with a total Gross Floor Area of 104.7 million sq ft.