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CPC’s Nanzi hydrogen station in Kaohsiung and Linde LienHwa’s demonstration hydrogen station in Tainan are launched on Dec. 12, marking a new chapter for hydrogen-powered transportation in Taiwan.

Japanese renewable energy developer Shizen Energy announced on Dec. 15 that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with U.S. technology giant Google to develop a 29.9 MW solar photovoltaic project in Malaysia.

This week’s major ASEAN energy developments include Malaysia’s Sarawak state officially launching cross-state power transmission to Sabah, laying the groundwork for the future export of up to 1 GW of green electricity to Singapore.

If Southeast Asia’s hydrogen development continues at its current pace, the region risks remaining a consumer rather than becoming a producer, experts say.

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is gaining renewed attention as a reliable, 24/7 clean-energy option for tropical islands, with a pilot project in the Canary Islands showcasing its potential and building on small-scale tests in Japan and Hawai‘i.

Hanoi has outlined an ambitious power development plan that aims to lift the city’s solar capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with a strong emphasis on accelerating the rollout of rooftop systems.

The Malaysian state of Sarawak is advancing its push for a connected regional grid, as it begins exporting 30 MW of electricity to Sabah and prepares to export up to 1 GW to Singapore.

Vietnam is accelerating the development of energy storage and is expected to release detailed pricing rules as early as the end of 2025, offering investors a clearer market outlook.

Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is seeking to expand its presence in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Sarawak, Malaysia.

As AI drives gigawatt-scale power demand, Taiwan’s fuel-cell, storage, and geothermal strengths position it to expand its zero-carbon energy base.