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November 06, 2025
Why Google and tech leaders bet on solar-powered space data centers
The idea of deploying data centers in space is far from science fiction. Google recently announced “Project Suncatcher,” an initiative to deploy constellations of satellites equipped with high-performance processors that can work together in space.
November 05, 2025Banpu Next, SolarBK expand rooftop solar in Vietnam’s industrial parks
Banpu Next has teamed up with SolarBK and Thai developer Amata to install rooftop solar systems in Long Thanh and Halong industrial parks.
November 04, 2025Taiwan outlines energy rules for data centers, facilities over 5 MW to face efficiency reviews
Taiwan’s new rules, which take effect on November 5, mandate that large-scale data centers consuming 5 MW or more obtain approval for their energy-use plans before construction.
November 04, 2025Singapore to build largest green data center park to drive low-carbon innovation
Singapore has announced plans to build its largest-ever low-carbon data centre park and expand investments in clean energy technologies such as green hydrogen, green ammonia, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
November 03, 2025Experts highlight three keys to boost ASEAN clean energy investment
Clean energy technologies are gaining growing attention among ASEAN member states, with carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and green hydrogen steadily advancing toward large-scale commercialization.
October 31, 2025Hydropower replaces diesel in Eastern Indonesia, cutting costs by over 85%
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to replace diesel-fired generators with small hydropower facilities. On Oct. 30, two new power plants in East Nusa Tenggara and West Papua were inaugurated, while another broke ground on the same day.
October 28, 2025Sumitomo expands Vietnam energy portfolio with first hydropower investment
Japan’s trading giant Sumitomo Corporation has made its first investment in hydropower in Vietnam, announcing on October 22 that it has acquired a 49% stake in Mekong Electric Power Engineering and Development JSC.
October 20, 2025Malaysia’s energy commission eyes battery storage to flatten ‘duck curve’
The rapid growth of renewable energy in Malaysia is transforming the nation’s power consumption patterns. Due to the intermittent nature of solar power, the country’s peak electricity demand has shifted to nighttime.
October 16, 2025Smart grids could save ASEAN $2.3 billion by 2040 if regional links strengthen, Ember finds
Renewable capacity in ASEAN has more than doubled over the past decade, but an investment of up to USD 10.7 billion in smart grids will be needed to meet rising power demand and sustain economic growth, according to Ember.
October 14, 2025Thailand’s new Power Development Plan to prioritize solar integration
Thailand’s new Power Development Plan (PDP) is expected to be released next year, with the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) revealing that addressing the rapid growth of solar power generation will be a central focus.