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July 24, 2025
AI 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.
June 09, 2025Thailand accelerates green tech innovation through startup support
The Thai government is ramping up efforts in green technology by selecting four promising sustainability-focused startups through its National Innovation Agency (NIA).
June 04, 2025Thailand’s proposed solar law sparks debate over ministerial powers
The Thai government plans to roll out a new bill to promote the adoption of rooftop solar systems among households. By simplifying procedures and reducing costs, the bill aims to increase public willingness to install rooftop solar.
June 03, 2025AI boom pressures Korea’s next leader to balance nuclear, renewables
As South Korea heads to the polls on June 3 for its presidential election, the two leading candidates’ positions on energy have drawn attention.
May 27, 2025Are U.S. tariffs a threat or opportunity for ASEAN’s energy transition?
After U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on select imports this April, ASEAN countries swiftly launched negotiations in a bid to cushion the blow.