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December 27, 2023
Blue Bird invests Rp250 billion in IKN for greener transport
Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched the eco-friendly public transportation project on Dec. 21 in the new capital of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan, in collaboration with Blue Bird, the largest taxi service company in the country.
December 27, 2023KLCC embraces food waste management for long-term sustainability
Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) converted 23,950 kg of food waste into compost from January to December this year, utilizing its composting facility established in 2022.
December 26, 2023Electric bus route in Ho Chi Ming City faces service halt as losses deepen
Residents in Ho Chi Ming City were disappointed to hear that the D4 electric bus route from Vinhomes Grand Park to Sai Gon Bus Station might come to a stop. The bus service attracts a huge number of passengers as it is convenient and clean.
December 25, 2023Indonesia’s renewables investment hits multiyear low amid transition push
Indonesia is about to see the lowest investment realization in renewable energy projects in six years, despite the country’s aim to decarbonize its electricity sector, which experts suggest it is partly because of a lack of discussion to tackle barriers.
December 22, 2023Japan's Eneos, Sumitomo to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia
Japanese oil company Eneos and trading group Sumitomo Corp. have announced plans to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia and export much of it to Japan. This initiative aims to further diversify the fuel supply for decarbonization.
December 21, 2023Taiwan delegation to COP28 jointly acknowledge climate finance as transition accelerator
As the COP28 climate talks ended in a deal on global transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (TAISE) invited Taiwan delegation to COP28 to share their observations.
December 18, 2023Philippines relaxes rules to drive lending for green projects
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) officially approved 2 temporary measures to promote sustainable development and carbon reduction investment initiatives.
December 18, 2023Indonesia energy policy among 3 president candidates
Indonesia is set to hold its Presidential Election in February 2024. The first debate took place on December 12. Reccessary has compiled statements from each candidate tried to piece together possible directions of renewable energy.
December 15, 2023Taiwan greenlights sales of self-generated PV power to electricity retailers
The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on Dec. 14 that self-generated green energy (Type 2 and 3 solar plants) can now be sold to renewable energy retailers, which can then resell it to corporate users. The policy change is estimated to contribute an
December 15, 2023Indonesia renewables couldn’t meet goals by 2025: officials
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has confirmed that Indonesia can’t achieve its ambitious target to achieve 23% of renewable energy mix by 2025. Experts believe that the main reasons behind this are some financial constraints