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March 13, 2024
ACEN, BrightNight partner for 1 GW renewable projects in Philippines
ACEN, a subsidiary of the Ayala Group, has collaborated with US-based BrightNight to construct 1 GW of renewable energy portfolio in the Philippines. The Philippine firm said the renewables portfolio will entail an investment of $1.2 billion over the next
March 11, 2024IFC green loan to speed up renewable energy in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam
The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, and Siam Commercial Bank of Thailand have decided to provide a green loan to Thailand's renewable energy company, Sermsang Palang Ngan (SPN), totaling approximately 64 million USD.
March 08, 2024Vietnam anticipates renewables to make up 70% of power mix by 2045
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially approved the "2030 National Energy Development Strategy" on Mar. 1. The strategy aims to increase the proportion of renewable energy to 15%-20% by 2030 and expects to reach 65%-70% by 2045.
March 05, 2024BMW, MG adverts banned over greenwashing concerns
Corporations developing sustainable carbon reduction products also need to avoid getting caught up in greenwashing controversies. German car manufacturer BMW and the UK-based MG Motor (Morris Garages) were called out by UK regulatory authorities for alleg
March 04, 2024MWC: mobile network operators' carbon emissions down 6% with europe leads the reductions
Reducing carbon emissions is a challenge faced by every industry worldwide, including the mobile communications sector. The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), organizer of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, stated that
March 01, 2024Tofu wastewater used to produce biogas and clean rivers in Indonesia
Compared to wind and solar renewable energy, the production of biomass energy is more closely related to human activities. The Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) utilizes wastewater from soybean-based tofu productions to produce bio
February 23, 2024Thailand’s new power plan expected to be implemented by Q2
Thailand’s new power development plan is expected to be finalized by Q2 and will focus more on renewable energy. The final decision on whether to include nuclear power as part of the alternative energy mix will be made by the minister.
February 22, 2024Indonesia’s new government energy policies may impact global climate change
From coal, nickel, palm oil to rainforests, Indonesia’s riches matter to the rest of the world, as does its presidential election.
February 21, 2024Conference draws over 600 experts to discuss Taiwan geothermal development
Taiwan International Geothermal Conference returned for its second edition on Feb. 20 to 21 in Taipei, bringing together 47 companies and more than 600 experts to exchange ideas on geothermal development.
February 20, 2024Energies PH works with UK firm to build first tidal energy plant in Southeast Asia
Philippine energy company Energies PH's subsidiary, San Bernardino Ocean Power, has officially signed a contract with the UK maritime engineering group Inyanga Marine Energy. They plan to build Southeast Asia's first tidal power plant in the waters surrou