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December 04, 2025
Cyclone triggers deadly floods in Sumatra, deforestation blamed for crisis
Indonesia’s Sumatra island has been struck by its worst disaster in over 20 years. A series of tropical cyclones triggered landslides and floods, killing at least 700 people.
December 02, 2025Energinet highlights grid stability in growing Denmark-Taiwan renewable energy ties
Denmark’s national transmission system operator Energinet outlined its strategy for maintaining grid stability through market-based mechanisms, sector integration, and digitalization.
November 26, 2025Philippines, Vietnam advance offshore wind with new auction and capital rules
Two policy moves this week signaled renewed offshore wind momentum in Southeast Asia, with the Philippines launching its first offshore wind-only auction and Vietnam issuing a draft capital framework.
November 25, 2025Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia plan trilateral data center with Green Super Grid
Indonesia plans to build a trilateral data center with Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to establish interconnected facilities supported by a “Green Super Grid” developed by state utility PLN.
November 21, 2025Inside COP30: Can China lead, and how far can South-South cooperation go?
As visitors stepped into the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, one of the most prominent sights in the entrance hall was China's presence: the national flag, panda mascots, and published works by President Xi Jinping.
November 18, 2025Medco Power targets Indonesia’s first renewable electricity export to Singapore
Indonesia’s power producer Medco Power Indonesia plans to export 600 MW of solar power to Singapore by 2028, a project that would mark Indonesia’s first-ever renewable electricity export and set a new milestone in regional power market liberalization.
November 18, 2025Thailand launches world’s first commercial cement heat battery to supply 24/7 clean energy
A 33 MWh thermal battery integrated with a cement plant’s heat recovery system has begun operating in Thailand. The deployment was built by US thermal-energy-storage startup Rondo Energy in partnership with SCG Cleanergy.
November 17, 2025From 3 to 10 years: Why solar delays are pushing foreign investors out of Taiwan
Taiwan’s solar sector has faced a difficult year. According to data from the Energy Administration of MOEA, only 738 MW of new solar capacity are installed as of August, putting the industry on track for a record low in annual additions.
November 14, 2025Indonesia accelerates bioenergy shift with Toyota’s bioethanol investment, B50 trials set to begin
Indonesia’s bioenergy sector is seeing a string of positive developments. Japanese automaker Toyota plans to partner with state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to jointly develop bioethanol in Indonesia, with investment expected to reach up to IDR 2.5
November 07, 2025ASEAN’s energy leap: Two key agreements reshape regional power grid, spotlight shifts to energy storage
At the ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised the strong regional consensus on advancing energy cooperation. He noted that leadership support extended beyond energy ministers.