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May 07, 2024
Gulf Energy aims to lower power bills in Thailand with 25 new solar farms
Gulf Energy Development anticipates that the establishment of 25 new solar farms will aid the government in more effectively regulating electricity prices, potentially resulting in reduced power bills.
March 29, 2024BCGE, SK Ecoplant partner for 700 MW projects in Vietnam
SK Ecoplant announced that it has reached an agreement with BCG Energy (BCGE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vietnam's Bamboo Capital Group, to develop solar and wind power projects in Vietnam.
March 25, 2024Thailand commits to accelerating green energy trading liberalization by year’s end
The direction of Thailand's "Direct Power Purchase Agreement" is set to become clearer. Chai Wacharonke, spokesperson for the Thai Prime Minister's Office, stated that Prime Minister instructed to expedite the policy to liberalize green energy trading in
March 22, 2024Mitsubishi, PTT to explore ammonia-fired power in Thailand
Thai state-owned oil and gas firm PTT and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific have started a collaborative pre-feasibility study into utilizing 100% ammonia in gas turbine power generation in Thailand.
March 19, 2024Public and private sectors join forces to explore carbon reduction solutions
Business Today held the 4th ESG Sustainability Taiwan International Summit in Taipei on March 18, inviting government bodies as well as Taiwanese companies to share their low-carbon practices.
December 15, 2023Taiwan greenlights sales of self-generated PV power to electricity retailers
The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on Dec. 14 that self-generated green energy (Type 2 and 3 solar plants) can now be sold to renewable energy retailers, which can then resell it to corporate users. The policy change is estimated to contribute an
November 14, 2023Undersubscribed small amount green energy auction calls for more flexibility
Taipower’s Round 1 auction, which offered 10 million kilowatt hours of small-amount green energy, was undersubscribed. Some private sectors believe that the small amount of green energy cannot meet demand from SMEs, and with limited offers and the highest
November 07, 2023Taipower reveals auction winners for small amount renewable energy
Taiwan’s state-owned utility Taipower published on Nov. 7 the first batch of auction results for small amounts of green energy following the introduction of the bidding platform in late October, with 47 enterprises securing contracts.
November 06, 2023Apple, Nike launch program training suppliers to buy clean energy
Apple, Nike and PepsiCo along with other global firms have launched the Clean Energy Procurement Academy to train supply chain partners in the Asia Pacific, where renewable power is tougher to source.
October 25, 2023Singapore to bring in 1.2GW of green electricity from Vietnam to achieve renewable imports goal
Singapore to bring in 1.2 GW of green electricity from Vietnam to achieve renewable imports goal.