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The annual Energy Taiwan trade show returned to Taipei on Oct 18. The event featured 1,275 booths and attracted roughly 25,000 attendees over three days, the largest in scale to date.

The world must add or replace 80 million kilometers of electricity grids by 2040 for countries to meet their climate goals, according to the latest report published by International Energy Agency (IEA).

In collaboration with its partner Espro Noodoe, BGRIM launched its first solar-powered EV car charging station at River City Bangkok in April 2023. The company plans to expand to 100 by the end of the year.

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has announced that its automotive systems factory in Penang, Malaysia is now operating as a net-zero carbon emission plant.

Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As energy demand grows, the region is turning to renewable energy to not only to sustain economic growth but also to safeguard its energy security.

Hydrogen is expected to play a crucial role in driving the green energy transition in the Philippines, although it will take some time before it becomes cost-effective, as analysts have noted.

Malaysia’s Parliament on passed a law on 11 October that will require the biggest energy consumers to implement power-saving measures, as it looks to reduce its energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Clean energy developer Masdar has inked a MoU with Malaysian Investment Development Authority to invest $8 billion in up to 10 GW of renewable energy projects in Malaysia.

Indonesia plans to unveil its $20 billion energy transition investment plan next month as Jakarta works to address issues related to funding and the energy mix for the initiative.

Renewable developer Morrison & Co. has begun discussions with possible partners for a massive battery project in Indonesia aimed at weaning Singapore off natural gas.