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December 13, 2023
Thailand may import more green energy from Laos
Thailand revealed the potential for increased import of hydroelectric power from Laos to reduce reliance on natural gas. However, experts are concerned that this could lead Laos to construct new dams on the Mekong River. Furthermore, the electricity costs
December 12, 2023Vietnam shaping 2 renewable energy industrial and service centers
As the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in Vietnam proposes the latest development direction to the Prime Minister, anticipates establishing two cross-regional RE industrial and service centers located in the Northern and South Central to Southern ar
December 11, 2023NYCU initiates research on organic photovoltaic to improve efficiency
How can solar energy and plants thrive together while increasing rooftop utilization? The answer lies in the organic photovoltaic (OPV) installations.
December 01, 2023Manila Water signs solar PPA with Ditrolic Energy for green transition
Water and sanitation company Manila Water has inked a 15-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy provider Ditrolic Energy Philippines.
November 30, 2023METI joins EGAT developing hydrogen and ammonia fuel
METI of Japan, in collaboration with the EGAT and three leading Japanese companies, has initiated a feasibility study for the production of clean hydrogen and ammonia on the land owned by EGAT in Thailand.
November 29, 2023Japan’s Marubeni intends to replace Ørsted in operating Vietnam's offshore wind power
Japan's Marubeni has expressed to replace Ørsted by collaborating with Vietnam's T&T Group to develop offshore wind power projects in Thai Binh, a province of northern Vietnam.
November 29, 2023Virgin Atlantic’s first 100% SAF flight showcase the potential of low carbon options
A Virgin Atlantic passenger jet powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) successfully completed a London-to-New York jaunt on November 28 to showcase the potential of low-carbon options that make up a tiny fraction of the industry's fuel mix.
November 28, 2023Thailand’s biggest floating solar plant inaugurated in Prachinburi
National Power Supply Company (NPS) commenced commercial operations for the first and second phases of its largest floating solar power plant in October 2023. The cumulative installed capacity has reached 60 MW.
November 23, 2023HCMC invest 2.5T in installing rooftop solar on public buildings
To alleviate carbon emissions, Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest 2.5 trillion VND (over $100 million) in installing rooftop solar PV systems on public agency buildings.
November 22, 2023Clean technologies driving job growth, but skills shortages are emerging
The number of jobs in the global energy sector rose to 67 million people in 2022, an increase of 3.5 million from pre-pandemic levels, according to International Energy Agency report.