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May 04, 2026
ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia backs large-scale solar plan; Thailand rooftop solar reform expands household access
Southeast Asia’s sustainability agenda this week focused on progress in energy transition policies.
April 10, 2026Thailand’s growth cut to 1.3% amid energy crisis, PM Anutin unveils policy response
With the World Bank cutting Thailand's 2026 GDP forecast to 1.3%, PM Anutin is responding with B20 biodiesel at 5 baht/litre below standard diesel, expanded DPPA access for green power, and a 180-day "super licence" to cut business costs.
March 09, 2026Thailand eyes DPPA rollout, power market reform as new government takes shape
Thailand is expected to form a new government this month, potentially clearing the way for delayed renewable energy policies and a new power development plan.
March 02, 2026Iran war: Middle East crisis rekindles fossil-fuel risks, renewables gain strategic appeal
Joint missile strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have triggered a sharp escalation in geopolitical risk, with Tehran moving to shut down the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of global oil shipments.
February 25, 2026How Thailand and Vietnam’s power reforms will reshape corporate energy strategy
AI-led data center investments and Southeast Asia’s manufacturing boom are intensifying corporate concerns over power supply security and electricity prices. Thailand and Vietnam are both preparing to roll out new power sector policies in 2026.
October 02, 2025Energy providers hail “new era” for flexibility as Europe moves to quarter-hourly electricity trading
The change to 15-minute-trading intervals on Europe’s electricity market on 1 October has been hailed by energy companies as a leap forward in the region’s efforts to transition towards renewable energy supply.
July 25, 2025Philippine coal power generation declines for the first time in 17 years
Coal-fired power in the Philippines has dropped for the first time in nearly two decades, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
July 09, 2025Vietnam’s offshore wind becomes Asia’s investment hotspot: Why Ho Chi Minh City holds strong potential
The Vietnamese government is accelerating the deployment of offshore wind. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) sees Vietnam as one of the most promising emerging offshore wind markets in Asia, following regulatory and policy reforms.
July 04, 2025RECCESSARY signs MOU with VCEA to establish data sharing platform
RECCESSARY—the green energy and carbon intelligence platform under research firm InfoLink—announced on July 4 that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam Clean Energy Association (VCEA).
March 03, 2025Experts urge electricity market reform to lower prices in Thailand
Thailand, which has been suffering from high electricity prices, faced a setback when the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) proposal to reduce renewable energy investments was rejected.