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August 01, 2025
Taiwan’s 20% tariff triggers solar transition, expert proposes three paths to go global
The White House has unveiled new reciprocal tariffs, placing Taiwan under a tentative 20% rate set to take effect on Aug. 7. While the Taiwanese government stresses the figure is not final and talks remain ongoing.
July 30, 2025Vietnam expands rooftop solar incentives, but experts say subsidies too weak
To reduce strain on the national power grid, the Vietnamese government is set to introduce new legislation encouraging households to install rooftop solar systems for self-consumption. However, experts argue that the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)
July 29, 2025FiT disputes, delayed DPPA undermine investor confidence in Vietnam
The Vietnamese government is facing mounting challenges in its renewable energy sector. A year after announcing the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) framework, no implementable projects have materialized.
July 28, 2025Indonesia eyes domestic solar demand to offset potential U.S. tariff fallout
As the U.S. weighs tightening trade actions against Chinese solar companies for alleged circumvention of duties, Indonesian solar firms believe domestic demand could absorb potential losses from decreased exports.
July 24, 2025AI tool maps 1800 MW rooftop solar potential in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), a local non-governmental think tank, has used artificial intelligence (AI) to estimate national rooftop solar capacity with an impressive 90% average accuracy.
July 22, 2025Vietnam’s Hoa Sen cuts cooling costs by 30% with solar integration
To strengthen its green competitiveness, Vietnamese steel giant Hoa Sen Group has partnered with Singapore’s SP Group to deploy a Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) system, combined with rooftop solar power.
July 18, 2025U.S. solar tariff barriers may expand to Laos, Indonesia, India with new trade petition
On July 16, the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee (AASMT) filed a new petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce requesting anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) investigations.
July 14, 2025Locally developed inverter set to boost Thailand’s rooftop solar market
To encourage local development in the solar power sector, the Thai government plans to support mass production of a homegrown solar inverter developed by a local electrician. The initial production target is set at 100,000 units.
July 11, 2025Vietnam’s solar sector powers ahead despite US tariffs, driven by DPPA and rising local demand
Despite uncertainties surrounding US tariffs, Vietnam’s renewable energy market remains resilient, attracting attention from developers in Japan and France.
July 10, 2025Solar & Storage in focus: Vietnam expo highlights strategies from BYD, Hamak, and Sun Rise
Under the spotlight of Vietnam’s accelerating energy transition, Solar & Storage Live Vietnam opened on July 9 at Sky Expo Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City.