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RE Energy
June 04, 2024
Why is Vietnam stuck in power shortages, and how are they dealing with them?
The power shortage crisis in northern Vietnam last year is still vivid. With the expectation of electricity demand surge, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has implemented various measures to manage power distribution and alleviate the pressure on supply.
May 31, 2024Abundant solar energy in Indonesia remains unexploited, venture firms say
Indonesia has abundant solar resources. Some venture capital firms believe that Indonesia's photovoltaic potential is underdeveloped and estimate annual demand could reach as high as 36 GW, which is seven times the total investment from 2018 to 2021.
May 30, 2024Indonesia's new capital attracts water businesses from Japan, Korea, and China
Water infrastructure companies from Japan, South Korea, and China are eager to participate in Indonesia's multibillion-dollar project to build a new capital, with the first phase of the relocation set to begin in August.
May 28, 2024Indonesia to launch 2025 hydrogen plan for industry, energy sectors
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is formulating a hydrogen energy plan that is expected to be implemented as early as 2025. The estimated total consumption will be between 125,000 and 245,000 tons.
May 28, 2024Malaysia aims for 40% of primary energy mix to come from renewables by 2035
Malaysia government aims to ensure that 40% of the country’s primary energy mix comes from renewable sources by 2035, according to Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
May 23, 2024How businesses drive data center decarbonization amid growing data volume
Leading telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system provider Eaton shared their solutions to carbon reduction through energy management at a forum titled "Green miracle for data centers" on May 22.
May 22, 2024Data center operators in Singapore seek more clarity on green roadmap as digital demands grows
Data center operators in Singapore aiming to become more environmentally friendly are seeking clearer guidance on a roadmap to reduce energy consumption.
May 21, 2024Indonesia to relax localization requirements for solar modules to attract investment
Indonesian government announced in an official letter in May that it has decided to revoke regulations on the local content requirements (TKDN) within the country’s electricity sector and ease the requirements for the localization of solar module parts.
May 16, 2024Laos partners with Thailand's Energy Absolute to accelerate renewable energy goals
Laos is ambitiously pursuing renewable energy development, recently announcing a collaboration with Thailand's Energy Absolute (EA) to jointly develop hydropower and electric vehicles. This initiative is expected to boost Laos' revenue within three years.
May 16, 2024Three major impacts of the U.S. imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
The Biden administration announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, particularly raising tariffs on EVs to 100%. However, analysts believe that the potential ripple effects may not necessarily be beneficial for the United States.