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August 17, 2026
Taiwan aims to double biogas facilities, but feedstock, profitability remain key hurdles
Taiwan plans to double biogas facilities from 50 to 100 by 2050, but feedstock supply and profitability remain barriers.
August 13, 2026Taiwan offshore wind enters new phase, but supply chain and port challenges remain
Taiwan targets 24.7–27.9 GW offshore wind by 2039, raising its annual goal from 1.5 to 2 GW to meet surging AI and semiconductor electricity demand—though port capacity and supply chain gaps remain key hurdles.
August 12, 2026Malaysia approves renewable projects worth $1 billion, unveils 10-year efficiency plan
Malaysia launched a new 10-year energy efficiency plan while announcing the results of its latest renewable energy feed-in tariff (FiT) round. A total of 41 biogas, biomass and small hydropower projects were approved.
August 05, 2026Why contaminated soybean oil qualifies for biodiesel but not SAF
Taiwan’s investigation into Central Union’s benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) contamination is ongoing. Authorities have traced about 1,300 metric tons of affected soybean oil to Formosa Oilseed Processing (588 metric tons), Fwusow Industry (421 metric tons) and Taisu
August 04, 2026Thailand expands DPPAs: Should manufacturers wait or proceed with rooftop solar?
Thailand expanded DPPA access to all industries on July 15, but wheeling fees for TPA users are still unresolved. Rooftop solar covers 5–15% of demand now; off-site PPAs may cover more once rules land.
August 03, 2026Malaysia’s LSS6 rewrites the bidding equation with mandatory battery storage
Malaysia's LSS6 mandates BESS for all utility solar bids, pairing 2,500 MW solar with 1,250 MW storage. Southern siting preference targets Johor's 2+ GW data center cluster. Dispatch rules still pending.
July 30, 2026What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China has released its “15th five-year plan for the development of renewable energy”, outlining key targets and policies for the sector in 2026-2030.
July 30, 2026WHA and Gulf bundle infrastructure for Thailand’s data center boom, but can they secure enough power?
Bangkok leads Asia-Pacific for data center capacity under construction in 2026. WHA needs 1,000 MW of green power for its EEC park; Gulf's DPPA supply model awaits a virtual framework still pending.
July 24, 2026Vietnam’s offshore wind framework takes shape, but foreign developers still face major hurdles
Vietnam's Decree 272 sets 15-day approval timelines and mandates SOE partnerships, but offers no standard PPA, currency guarantee, or grid curtailment protection. Geo-data alone can cost USD 50M per GW.
July 23, 2026Vietnam lifts rooftop solar export cap, opens DPPAs to data centers despite EVN concerns
Vietnam's Decree 243/2026 raises rooftop solar grid exports from 20% to 50% and formally opens DPPA to data centers. EVN warns retailer expansion risks shifting system costs to other grid users.