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July 15, 2026
Huawei expands Southeast Asia clean energy push as Philippines fuels China solar growth
Philippines imported 4+ GW of Chinese solar in Jan–Apr 2026, driven by 17% Meralco price hikes cutting payback to 3.1 years. Huawei and Sungrow now supply 70–80% of Southeast Asian inverter demand.
July 09, 2026Why subsidies won’t work for EV battery recycling in China
Subsidies aren’t enough to develop the battery recycling sector and handle a wave from retired electric vehicles, writes Zhang Yijun.
July 08, 2026Could India’s geothermal potential be unlocked by homegrown technology?
The north-east is a key focus, though seismic risk, remoteness and cultural sensitivities pose challenges.
July 07, 2026Power trade between Singapore and Indonesia seen accelerating ASEAN grid integration
Danantara signed MoUs with Keppel Electric and Sembcorp to advance 3.4 GW of Indonesian power imports to Singapore by 2035, alongside an Article 6 carbon market pact and CCS cooperation on Batam.
July 06, 2026Cambodia’s grid has reached people who can’t connect to it
Connecting remains too expensive for many rural poor, while solar stopgap measures prove insufficient for their needs.
July 03, 2026Asia Sustainable Energy Week in Bangkok spotlights rooftop solar, data centers and EV charging
ASEW Bangkok 2026 brought 350+ exhibitors with 150+ from China. Taiwan's AcBel, Neopower, URECO, and Delta Electronics Thailand targeted data centers, EV fleets, and rooftop solar procurement gaps.
July 01, 2026Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025
Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according to the latest Energy Institute statistical review of world energy.
June 29, 2026Thailand’s PCB boom: Why renewable power is becoming the next competitive hurdle
Thailand is ASEAN's largest PCB base with THB 200B in investment since 2022, but renewables cover only 3% of power use. DPPA access is limited to data centers, leaving PCB makers reliant on rooftop solar and I-RECs.
June 29, 2026Thailand’s new PDP sets 60% clean power goal as firms seek fairer access to renewables
Thailand's new PDP targets 60% clean electricity by 2050—50% renewables plus 10% SMR. But manufacturers say data centers get priority under the current Utility Green Tariff while established industry waits.
June 25, 2026“Detroit of the East” moves toward green manufacturing: 4 decarbonization challenges facing Taiwanese firms in Thailand
While gaps remain in Thailand's renewable energy supply and sustainability talent pool, the market is steadily maturing, unlocking opportunities in the green transition.