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March 09, 2026
Thailand 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.
February 13, 2026Taiwan’s rooftop solar mandate nears launch amid safety, cost, housing price concerns
The mandatory rooftop solar requirement for large buildings in Taiwan will take effect this August. Authorities estimate the measure could add around 660 MW of installed capacity each year.
February 05, 2026Singapore startup launches mobile EV chargers in Malaysia as fixed infrastructure lags
A mobile energy storage–equipped EV charging station has made its first appearance in Malaysia. Singapore-based startup Kelle Energy has launched a mobile EV charger integrated with battery storage.
February 02, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam EV battery chains surge; Saudi firm backs Philippines clean power
This week’s ASEAN sustainability highlights cover clean energy investment, ESG transformation in electronics, and the accelerating EV supply chain.
January 27, 2026Subsidies spark rooftop solar surge in Thailand, but safety, standards raise red flags
Thailand’s rooftop solar policy is expected to boost household adoption and support national emissions goals. But industry experts warn of safety gaps in energy control systems.
January 12, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Malaysia’s LSS6 projects spark storage market surge; Amata expands Vietnam eco-industrial park
This week in Southeast Asia, renewable energy, carbon markets, and green industry investment take center stage.
December 29, 2025Philippines tightens power project oversight ahead of Terra Solar’s 2.5 GW launch
The Philippine government is tightening up oversight of 200 power generation and energy storage projects under construction to ensure timely delivery of committed capacity.
December 16, 2025Google signs solar PPA with Shizen Energy to power Malaysia data centers carbon-free
Japanese renewable energy developer Shizen Energy announced on Dec. 15 that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with U.S. technology giant Google to develop a 29.9 MW solar photovoltaic project in Malaysia.
December 08, 2025Hanoi targets 50% of office buildings to use rooftop solar for self-consumption
Hanoi has outlined an ambitious power development plan that aims to lift the city’s solar capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with a strong emphasis on accelerating the rollout of rooftop systems.
November 17, 2025From 3 to 10 years: Why solar delays are pushing foreign investors out of Taiwan
Taiwan’s solar sector has faced a difficult year. According to data from the Energy Administration of MOEA, only 738 MW of new solar capacity are installed as of August, putting the industry on track for a record low in annual additions.