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February 06, 2025
Germany steps up to co-lead Indonesia's $20 bln energy transition as US retreats
The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a crucial source of funding for Indonesia’s coal phase-out efforts. Despite the U.S. stepping back from its leadership role under President Trump, Germany has confirmed it will take over the responsibility.
February 05, 2025Vietnam explores international partnerships for first nuclear power plant
Vietnam has pledged to begin utilizing nuclear power by 2030. The government is also in discussions with five countries, including Russia, about potential cooperation.
February 04, 2025ASEAN eyes SMRs for energy transition while facing three key barriers
As part of their energy transition efforts, many ASEAN countries view small modular reactors (SMRs), which have a lower electricity output, as a transitional energy solution. Indonesia has made the most progress, with 29 potential sites already confirmed.
January 24, 2025Thailand launches Utility Green Tariff, offering 2 billion kWh for SMEs
To encourage businesses to use renewable energy, Thailand has officially launched the Utility Green Tariff (UGT), setting the rate at 4.21 THB per kWh (about 0.12 USD), slightly higher than the current rate for conventional electricity.
January 24, 2025ExxonMobil commits $10 billion to Indonesia’s first large-scale CCS plant
Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PLN revealed that the cost of carbon storage is still much higher than setting up renewable energy power plants. However, PLN remains optimistic about the long-term economic benefits.
January 22, 2025Rewiring Asia: Inside Singapore’s strategy to build a regional grid for clean power
Singapore relies heavily on natural gas, which accounts for 95% of its electricity generation. To meet growing electricity demand while staying on track for net-zero emissions by 2050, Singapore must shift toward cleaner energy sources.
January 21, 2025Rewiring Asia: How global and ASEAN grids inform Taiwan’s next move
Taiwan, surrounded by water on all sides, operates an islanded power grid with no connections to neighboring countries. In our special series Rewiring Asia, RECCESSARY explores regional grid developments around the world.
January 20, 2025Thailand’s PM backs electricity rate cuts as elections near
The de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, recently raised the topic of lowering electricity rates, sparking widespread discussion. Most of the proposals are related to renewable energy.
January 16, 2025Tesco to build low-carbon concept farms, urging clearer UK policy on sustainability
Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, announced on Jan. 10 its collaboration with local farms to introduce a range of sustainable carbon reduction solutions, aiming to reduce environmental damage across all stages of production.
January 14, 2025Thousands evacuate as deadly wildfires devastate Los Angeles
Wildfires in Southern California, U.S., have killed at least five people, forced some 130,000 to evacuate, and damaged or destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.