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November 03, 2023
Indonesia outlines emission roadmaps for $20 billion energy transition plan
Indonesia slashes its 2030 target for carbon emissions from the power sector and boost its renewable energy generation share in a draft roadmap released on Nov. 1 for $20 billion in financing from rich nations to wean off coal.
October 31, 2023G7 offers Vietnam 300 million in grants to cut coal
Group of Seven (G7) members finalized the $15.5 billion pledge to help Vietnam reach net-zero emissions by 2050, among which offer more than 300 million, accounting for 2% of a total package which made up mostly of costly loans that Hanoi has been relucta
October 30, 2023Bilateral power trading could be cornerstone for ASEAN power grid
As Southeast Asian countries gear up for the energy transition in a bid to meet their countries’ net-zero emission targets, a regional power grid connecting various member states of ASEAN may no longer just be a pipe dream.
October 26, 2023Indonesia’s vast geothermal power potential attracts Iceland’s attention
Indonesia’s abundant geothermal resources have attracted Iceland’s attention, as the geothermal power pioneer seeks to partner with the Southeast Asian nation to harness its huge untapped geothermal potential.
October 26, 2023ASEAN distributed renewable energy expect to boom
ASEAN nations face the challenges of transitioning from fossil-fuel dependency to sustainable energy. An expert believes the rapid rise of distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems should offer promising solution.
October 25, 2023Three energy firms to develop 206MW onshore wind project in the Philippines
Philippines’s Vivant Energy, Aboitiz Renewables and Singapore’s Renewables energy developer Vena Energy have inked an agreement to develop the 206 MW San Isidro Wind project, in the Philippines.
October 20, 2023The blind spot? IEA: 80m km power grid must be upgraded
The world must add or replace 80 million kilometers of electricity grids by 2040 for countries to meet their climate goals, according to the latest report published by International Energy Agency (IEA).
October 19, 2023Thailand's EV demand skyrockets, BGRIM eyes 100 charging stations and 2050 net-zero plan
In collaboration with its partner Espro Noodoe, BGRIM launched its first solar-powered EV car charging station at River City Bangkok in April 2023. The company plans to expand to 100 by the end of the year.
October 19, 2023Energy transition in five key Southeast Asian markets
Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As energy demand grows, the region is turning to renewable energy to not only to sustain economic growth but also to safeguard its energy security.
October 13, 2023Singapore leading net-zero efforts in ASEAN with strong green finance
Singapore is leading in efforts to achieve net zero, as pointed out by 150 industry leaders surveyed by SEAS, followed by Vietnam and Thailand.