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August 30, 2023
McDonald’s Philippines says 25 stores now powered by rooftop solar
McDonald’s announced that 25 of its stores in the Philippines are now installed rooftop solar power. The company expected to save around 546,000 kW of electricity annually.
August 30, 2023New tech may speed up development of carbon capture lithium batteries
An international research team has developed a new technology that accelerate the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 batteries. These batteries are affordable devices capable of storing energy and capturing harmful emissions.
August 30, 2023Vietnam aims to sell green electricity to Singapore as well as enhance bilateral cooperation
Vietnam and Singapore plan to enhance cooperation in renewable energy, with many Vietnamese localities aiming to export green electricity to Singapore.
August 29, 2023Palawan-Mindoro interconnection project gets greenlit to expand national grid
Philippine President has given the green light to the inter-island connection project between Palawan and Mindoro Islands. This potential project is seen as a pivotal move towards bolstering the capacity of the national grid.
August 29, 2023Indonesia presents solutions to lure energy transition investments in ASEAN
Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources offers solutions to attract investments aimed at supporting energy transition for ASEAN nations.
August 29, 2023Malaysia mandates less air con in government offices to lower carbon footprint
Malaysia has decided to raise the temperature in typically cold government offices to save energy. To offset any discomfort this may cause, the government has relaxed the dress code, allowing civil servants to wear cooler batik to work on most days.
August 28, 2023Bangchak partners with Agri sectors for carbon credit and renewables projects
Bangchak PLC has signed a MoU with stakeholders to promote carbon credit schemes in forestry and agricultural sectors, as well as renewable energy projects.
August 28, 2023ACEN seals joint venture with Ib vogt for solar projects in Asia
ACEN and Ib vog, a solar developer based in Singapore, have recived regulatory approvals to jointly establish a platform for financing large-scale solar power projects across Asia.
August 28, 2023Bangkok’s high school installs solar panels on campus roofs for energy saving
Saint Dominic School in Bangkok has installed 816 solar panels across three buildings on the campus. The school recognizes the importance of implementing sustainable practices to promote environmental protection.
August 25, 2023Hanoi boosts public bike service to reduce CO2 emissions
Vietnamese Tri Nam Group launched a pilot program in Hanoi utilizing public bicycles, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions, and diversify the city's passenger transport sector.