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January 12, 2024
Thailand electricity price increase moderates, businesses breathe a sigh of relief
After amending the electricity pricing structure and obtaining cabinet approval, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of Thailand announced on Jan 10 that the electricity price for January to April this year is set at 4.18 Thai Baht per kWh.
January 12, 2024Philippines' biggest data center with most energy-saving design
The Philippines estimates that the total capacity of the country's data centers is expected to grow fivefold by the end of 2025, reaching 300MW. However, given the significant power consumption of data centers, energy efficiency has been a constant concer
January 11, 2024Thailand accelerates lithium exploration to boost EV industry
To develop electric vehicle industry, Thailand is not only offering subsidies to increase incentives but also, according to the Minister of Industry, Pimpatra Wichaikul, has urged the DPIM to expedite for lithium ore sources.
January 11, 2024Singapore's Keppel inks power supply deal with chipmaker GlobalFoundries
The infrastructure unit of global asset manager Keppel Cooperation will supply electricity to the Singapore operations of semiconductor manufacturing giant GlobalFoundries under a multi-year agreement, the group said on Jan 9.
January 11, 2024Solar power poised to be sunrise industry this year in Malaysia
The power sector in Malaysia is expected to see a proliferation of solar projects in 2024, as households and companies seek to lower electricity bill and reduce carbon footprint.
January 11, 2024Indonesia introduces electric pole charging stations with Jakarta as the pilot city
Charging poles become a key element in EV development, but the challenge lies in finding the most convenient locations. Indonesia’s State Electricity Company (PLN) introduces an innovative approach with electric pole charging stations, piloting in Jakarta
January 10, 2024China & Taiwan enterprises shift focus to Vietnam in electronic components, green energy
Global economic growth has slowed down, and Vietnam is no exception. Despite this, there are bright spots in public investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects; capital from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan has flowed back into Vietnam.
January 10, 2024Indonesia plan to restore nearly half a million acres of forests from oil palm plantations
Indonesian government officials recently ruled that 200,000 hectares of oil palm plantations are planned to be returned to the state and converted back into forests, and that figure may increase.
January 10, 2024Thai’s EA groups, Swiss complete first sale of Paris Agreement carbon offsets
Thai electric bus operator, Energy Absolute, announced on Jan 8 that it had sold the first carbon offsets under a new system established by the Paris Agreement to a Swiss fossil fuel group, a major landmark for putting into action the UN climate accord.
January 10, 2024Indonesia's geothermal power growth falls short of expectations
The latest report from the Indonesian Geothermal Association (API) reveals that the geothermal power generation capacity is projected to increase by only 43MW by 2023, falling significantly short of the 190MW target.