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November 24, 2023
Indonesia to build massive and intelligent power grid for renewables
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources together with the National Electricity Company PT PLN plans to build a smart grid to support the utilization of renewable energy in Indonesia.
November 24, 2023Indonesia’s leading presidential candidates consider ending PLN’s monopoly
Indonesia's leading presidential candidates are considering a push to end the state-run Perusahaan Listrik Negara's (PLN) monopoly as part of efforts to accelerate the transition to greener energy.
November 23, 2023HCMC invest 2.5T in installing rooftop solar on public buildings
To alleviate carbon emissions, Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest 2.5 trillion VND (over $100 million) in installing rooftop solar PV systems on public agency buildings.
November 22, 2023Clean technologies driving job growth, but skills shortages are emerging
The number of jobs in the global energy sector rose to 67 million people in 2022, an increase of 3.5 million from pre-pandemic levels, according to International Energy Agency report.
November 22, 2023Demand for carbon-related insurance is growing, say experts
Ｗhere investors see risks in buying carbon credits that might not live up to their promise, insurers are seeing opportunity.
November 21, 2023Okinawa Electric power plans to trial hydrogen co-firing for emissions reduction
Japan's Okinawa Electric Power plans to begin a trial of co-firing hydrogen at a commercial gas-fired power plant from March 2024 to reduce CO2 emissions, its president said on Nov. 17.
November 21, 2023Opinion: The Philippines’ decades-long tug-of-war between coal and renewables
Why does the Philippines lag in generating renewable energy today when they were one of the leaders two decades ago?
November 21, 2023Most Filipinos see urgency to increase renewable energy adoption
Many Filipinos agree on the need to increase the Philippines’ renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, according to the results of a survey conducted by Pulse Asia Research.
November 20, 20235 global-scale energy companies engaged in green electricity in Indonesia
Indonesian state-owned electricity company, the PLN, has cooperated with five leading international energy corporations for the development t of a green ecosystem in Indonesia.
November 20, 2023Taiwan companies with strongest carbon commitments yield better stock returns
Business Weekly published survey results for Taiwan's top 100 firms' carbon competitiveness at Carbon Competitiveness Summit 2023 on Nov. 17. Report indicates 73% of these companies had higher stock prices than peers.