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November 28, 2024
More Power establishes one-stop service in Iloilo for net metering, DER
To boost the integration of renewable energy into the grid, More Power in the Philippines has been authorized to establish a one-stop service center in Iloilo City, located in the central region of the country.
November 26, 2024Indonesia's ambitious climate pledge sparks attention as challenges loom
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto recently announced an ambitious climate commitment, drawing significant attention and discussion.
November 25, 2024COP29: Four key highlights from the UN climate summit in Baku
After intense debates, an agreement to increase climate financing was reached, though many countries remain dissatisfied with the outcome. In addition to the financing agreement, what other key developments took place at this year's summit?
November 22, 2024Prabowo commits to phasing out all coal plants in Indonesia within 15 years
At the recent G20 summit, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto boldly declared plans to phase out fossil fuels entirely within 15 years and to bring forward the country's net-zero target by 10 years.
November 19, 2024Nuclear plant operator rejects ideas to restart Germany’s reactors on economical grounds
Restarting Germany’s decommissioned nuclear power plants is not a viable option, former plant operator E.ON has said. The company insisted that plans to fully dismantle all plants remain unchanged.
November 14, 2024COP29 updates: How are ASEAN countries advancing their climate policy?
The United Nations Climate Summit (COP29) is currently in full swing, with ASEAN member states, consisting of developing countries, actively participating.
November 13, 2024Cross-border power grids: ASEAN’s lessons for Taiwan’s energy transition
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world needs to add or upgrade over 80 million kilometers of power grids by 2040 to facilitate the energy transition. Taiwan, too, is part of this global challenge, particularly with recent discussion
November 11, 2024Vietnam’s new rooftop solar decree sparks investor concerns over implementation
The Vietnamese government’s recent decree promotes self-consumption rooftop solar power, but unclear regulations complicate the application process for investors.
November 07, 2024Malaysia considers grid deregulation to support green energy exports, EV infrastructure
Malaysia is also exploring the possibility of opening up green energy exports and plans to expand its national grid to meet the growing demand for clean electricity, particularly for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, said Deputy Prime Minister.
November 06, 2024Vietnam proposes revised Electricity Law to attract energy transition investments
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) of Vietnam recently proposed a draft revision of the Electricity Law, which is expected to attract investments ranging from $70 to $80 billion USD.