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May 18, 2026
EVN plans nearly 270 MW floating solar expansion in Vietnam’s hydropower hub
EVNGENCO1 plans USD 167M across three reservoir floating solar projects totalling 270 MW, building on Vietnam's first 47.5 MWp Da Mi plant. Masdar's 300 MWp Malaysia project signals regional scale-up.
May 14, 2026Trump-Xi summit puts rare earths in focus as Japan races to diversify supply
U.S. President Donald Trump is on a state visit to China, where he is set to hold a bilateral summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Market observers expect rare earth export restrictions to be among the key agenda items.
May 14, 2026Malaysia’s EI Power heads for Bursa ACE listing on rising data center demand
EI Power Bhd hits Bursa ACE Market with 98% Q1 revenue from data center power systems and MYR 99.9M order book. Thailand tenders worth MYR 75.3M signal first regional push. Read more on RECCESSARY.
May 13, 2026Vietnam’s Quang Ninh advances wind energy push with first offshore project approval
Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh has reported a series of positive developments in its wind power sector. The province’s first offshore wind project, Quang Ninh 4 Wind Power Plant, received in-principle approval from the government on May 11.
May 12, 2026China’s clean tech exporters ride global energy shock as ASEAN becomes manufacturing base
China's solar exports doubled in March as 50 countries hit record imports. BYD, Chery, Gotion, and Sungrow are simultaneously building Southeast Asia factories. Read more on RECCESSARY.
May 12, 2026How the Philippines’ 20% storage mandate helps protect large power users from fuel price shocks
The Philippines now requires all variable renewable projects above 10 MW to install storage at 20% of plant capacity—while GEA-7 mandates storage for all ground-mounted solar from 2027.
May 11, 2026Thailand pushes green loans, one-stop permitting for 500 MW residential rooftop solar
Thailand has raised its rooftop solar buyback quota from 90 MW to 500 MW at THB 2.20/kWh under 10-year contracts, while PEA and MEA move to consolidate permits into a one-stop service.
May 11, 2026China’s new hydrogen push could be a step towards cleaner steel
The new five-year plan and a pilot scheme signal China is getting serious about green hydrogen, with steelmaking among the sectors that may benefit.
May 08, 2026Microsoft weighs retreat from 24/7 clean energy target as AI data center costs surge
Microsoft is reportedly reconsidering its 100/100/0 hourly clean energy target as emissions rise 23.4% above its 2020 baseline and data center spending approaches USD 190 billion.
May 07, 2026Southeast Asia must decisively decouple from fossil fuels, starting with transport
As the region plunges deeper into an energy crisis, the way out could lie in a determined move towards EV adoption and reduced reliance on oil and gas imports.