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Rooftop solar is scaling up rapidly in the Philippines. Supported by favorable policies, the country’s rooftop solar generation has nearly doubled over the past 12 months.

Thailand's new energy minister proposes higher tariffs for data centers to fund smart grid upgrades, cuts rooftop solar permits to 7 days, and explores a Middle East strategic petroleum reserve hub.

Rising international fuel prices and supportive government policies have fueled growing interest in rooftop solar across Southeast Asia, particularly in countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

EVNGENCO1 plans USD 167M across three reservoir floating solar projects totalling 270 MW, building on Vietnam's first 47.5 MWp Da Mi plant. Masdar's 300 MWp Malaysia project signals regional scale-up.

EI Power Bhd hits Bursa ACE Market with 98% Q1 revenue from data center power systems and MYR 99.9M order book. Thailand tenders worth MYR 75.3M signal first regional push. Read more on RECCESSARY.

China's solar exports doubled in March as 50 countries hit record imports. BYD, Chery, Gotion, and Sungrow are simultaneously building Southeast Asia factories. Read more on RECCESSARY.

Thailand has raised its rooftop solar buyback quota from 90 MW to 500 MW at THB 2.20/kWh under 10-year contracts, while PEA and MEA move to consolidate permits into a one-stop service.

Since February, portable solar power station prices in Malaysia have risen 20% and monthly sales have jumped fivefold as households hedge against power disruptions and rising electricity tariffs.

Southeast Asia’s sustainability agenda this week focused on progress in energy transition policies.

Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is planning to invest $30 billion to export solar power to Singapore, but progress may hinge on overcoming persistent financing challenges.