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August 19, 2026
Taiwan’s rooftop solar policy shift exposes 20-year maintenance challenge for residential buildings
Taiwan's rooftop solar rules took effect Aug. 1 but excluded homes, exposing 20-year maintenance and insurance risks.
August 04, 2026Thailand expands DPPAs: Should manufacturers wait or proceed with rooftop solar?
Thailand expanded DPPA access to all industries on July 15, but wheeling fees for TPA users are still unresolved. Rooftop solar covers 5–15% of demand now; off-site PPAs may cover more once rules land.
August 03, 2026Malaysia’s LSS6 rewrites the bidding equation with mandatory battery storage
Malaysia's LSS6 mandates BESS for all utility solar bids, pairing 2,500 MW solar with 1,250 MW storage. Southern siting preference targets Johor's 2+ GW data center cluster. Dispatch rules still pending.
July 30, 2026What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China has released its “15th five-year plan for the development of renewable energy”, outlining key targets and policies for the sector in 2026-2030.
July 27, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines launches record solar-storage project; Singapore-Indonesia green power trade advances
ASEAN’s clean energy transition gained momentum this week. The Philippines brought online the world’s largest operational solar-storage project, while Singapore and Indonesia advanced cross-border green power talks.
July 23, 2026Vietnam lifts rooftop solar export cap, opens DPPAs to data centers despite EVN concerns
Vietnam's Decree 243/2026 raises rooftop solar grid exports from 20% to 50% and formally opens DPPA to data centers. EVN warns retailer expansion risks shifting system costs to other grid users.
July 20, 2026Philippines opens world’s largest solar-storage project: What’s next for the power market?
MTerra Phase 1 energizes 1,373 MW of solar and 3,300 MWh of storage, but Luzon grid exports remain capped at 750 MW. Aurora says solar cannibalization is now structural, making co-located storage critical.
July 20, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia accelerates B50 transition; Thailand weighs cuts to legacy renewable power prices
This week in ASEAN, Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel strategy is reshaping its fuel market as the country plans to convert surplus diesel into aviation fuel, while Thailand reviews legacy renewable power contracts amid declining solar costs.
July 16, 2026Balcony solar could unlock clean energy for Australia’s renters despite legal hurdles
Australia is exploring balcony solar as a way to expand clean energy access for renters and apartment residents. While the technology could cut electricity bills, legal and technical barriers remain.
July 15, 2026Huawei expands Southeast Asia clean energy push as Philippines fuels China solar growth
Philippines imported 4+ GW of Chinese solar in Jan–Apr 2026, driven by 17% Meralco price hikes cutting payback to 3.1 years. Huawei and Sungrow now supply 70–80% of Southeast Asian inverter demand.