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August 05, 2026
Indonesia’s captive coal surge exposes loopholes in energy transition plans
Loopholes in energy transition targets have allowed coal to retain a long-term foothold in the Indonesian energy mix.
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.
July 16, 2026Balcony solar could unlock clean energy for Australia’s renters despite legal hurdles
Australia is exploring balcony solar as a way to expand clean energy access for renters and apartment residents. While the technology could cut electricity bills, legal and technical barriers remain.
July 14, 2026Vietnam’s gas projects stall amid investor claims of unbankability and a renewables pivot
The country has bet on reaching 22.5 GW of LNG by 2030, but unbankable contracts and policy gaps have stalled its plans four years to the deadline. In September 2025, Vietnam’s then prime minister, Pham Minh Chinh, joined the country’s wealthiest person,
July 14, 2026Thailand considers lower purchase prices for 3.8 GW legacy renewable power contracts
Thailand's ERC proposes reducing post-adder solar tariffs to THB 2.16/kWh for 3,878 MW across 561 contracts. Industry warns unilateral changes risk legal disputes and proposes DPPA redirect instead.
July 13, 2026Indonesia to convert diesel surplus into aviation fuel under B50 strategy
Indonesia's B50 mandate displaces conventional diesel demand and could save USD 9.4B in annual foreign exchange. Surplus diesel will be redirected to aviation fuel, with Pertamina-Boeing SAF cooperation underway.
June 29, 2026Thai farmers fear water woes from planned LNG plant
Farmers in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province worry a planned 600-megawatt LNG power plant could increase water shortages and air pollution in an area already facing recurring drought.
June 15, 2026Indonesia’s 100 GW solar ambition: Can rural cooperatives bridge the gap?
Indonesia’s plan to generate 100 GW of solar energy is laudable. However, there are serious concerns about implementation.
May 07, 2026Vietnam’s power reforms: Can EVN adapt to Vietnam’s new competitive power market?
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) continues to play an indispensable role in the country’s power market liberalization. Yet, increasing market participation and strengthening competition mechanisms also challenge EVN’s traditional position in the sector.
May 06, 2026Vietnam’s power reforms: Why corporate demand for green power is turning cautious despite low renewable costs
For corporate buyers, Vietnam’s DPPA framework still lacks sufficient clarity at this stage. Combined with the introduction of the two-component electricity pricing mechanism, many companies are now reassessing their green power procurement strategies.