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July 14, 2026
Thailand 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.
May 05, 2026Vietnam’s power reforms: Developers face mounting barriers despite DPPA rollout
Interviews conducted by RECCESSARY with multiple investors and developers found that opaque regulations, limited access to power data, and policy instability remain the biggest obstacles.
May 04, 2026Vietnam pushes rooftop solar adoption as new directive gains early traction
Vietnam’s rooftop solar policy is drawing a positive response, with industrial users, businesses and households all reporting tangible benefits.
May 04, 2026Vietnam’s power reforms: How DPPA, two-component tariffs are reshaping corporate energy strategy
Vietnam’s power market is moving toward greater liberalization and transparency as the government loosens regulations to let supply and demand play a bigger role in determining electricity prices.
April 27, 2026Vietnam’s race to go nuclear leaves villagers in limbo
Vietnam wants to open its first nuclear power plant by 2031, but experts question the timeline and villagers fear for their livelihoods.