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September 06, 2023
Floating solar projects in Philippines’ largest inland lake to supply 1,800MW of power
The power-hungry Luzon grid, which supplies electricity to the National Capital Region of the Philippines, will receive additional supply from three floating solar farms in Laguna Lake within two years.
September 06, 2023This energy firm plans to import electricity to Singapore from Indonesian islands by 2030
Singapore’s Vena Energy is aiming to start construction for its 2 GW solar and battery project in Indonesia’s Riau Islands by 2026, and is plans to supply electricity to Singapore before 2030.
September 04, 2023Philippines to auction off 8GW power capacity in push for green energy
The Philippines will seek bids from renewable energy developers to install about 8 GW of geothermal and hydropower supply, in a new round of auctions for green power projects.
September 04, 2023Vietnam, Japan team up for ocean waste management
Vietnam’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment held a working session with Japanese Minister of Environment regarding collaboration in environment protection and climate change response.
September 04, 2023Malaysia’s second phase of energy transition roadmap targets 80% market share for EV
Malaysia unveiled a detailed national energy transition roadmap (NETR) on Aug. 29, which sets out initiatives the government will undertake to achieve 2050 net zero target.
September 01, 2023New Asia-based carbon credit certification launched in Singapore
Asia Carbon Institute, a carbon credit certification, was established in Singapore. The non-profit has formulated a voluntary carbon credit standard and will adopt strict validation processes to determine each carbon credit represents a reduction in carbo
September 01, 2023Indonesia has vast potential to develop green economy: President
Indonesia holds significant green energy potential, as President Jokowi notes, aligning with the global shift towards green economies.
September 01, 2023First green zoo in Thailand will be plastic-free, powered by renewables
The new zoo, dubbed Thailand’s first green zoo, will have a soft launch by early 2026. The zoo will ban plastic and be powered by renewable energy.
August 31, 2023Philippines EV Summit expands in 2023 with wider adoption across the country
Philippines’s EV Summit will be held in October as more car buyers are switching to electric vehicles. Public and private sectors have also been working to make charging stations more conveniently accessible to EV owners.
August 31, 2023Bangkok’s MRT set to be solar powered to reduce emissions
CK Power Company and Bangkok Expressway and Metro PLC have partnered to harness solar power for Bangkok's MRT, aiming to decrease carbon emissions by 300,000 tons.