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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.

The Philippines has secured 16.9 GW via green energy auctions, but S&P Global forecasts only 27–28% renewable share by 2030. Solar WACC runs 10–11%—3 to 4 points above regional peers.

Global Energy Monitor released its annual review of global coal use, saying power generation dropped slightly in 2025. While its overall use decreased, the amount of coal-fired power capacity rose by 3.5%, primarily due to new projects in China and India.

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.

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.