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April 24, 2026
Fossil fuel subsidies and high costs stall energy transition across rural Indonesia
Research by the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) and Greenpeace shows the number of villages across Indonesia using solar energy among households declined by more than a quarter between 2021 and 2024.
April 22, 2026The Iran war shows why Indonesia must accelerate its energy transition
Indonesia seeks to shield society from inflation while managing the fiscal deficit. The immediate policy responses must not detract from the country’s paramount transition toward renewable energy.
April 17, 2026Philippines sets new microgrid rules as largest rural electrification project breaks ground
The Philippines has issued new ERC microgrid guidelines covering cost recovery and 24/7 service mandates, while WEnergy Global's Maharlika Consortium breaks ground on 24 off-grid microgrids serving 50,000 people across Palawan, Cebu, and Quezon.
April 16, 2026Malaysia’s Solarvest accelerates project delivery, completes 108 MWp projects for Micron, NTT
Malaysia's largest solar developer Solarvest has completed a 108 MWp corporate green power project for Micron and NTT, with battery storage costs now at USD 90–100/kWh—down from USD 230 a year ago.
March 11, 2026Philippines’ stricter oversight reshapes how renewable developers manage project risks
Careful due diligence, trusted local partners, and early coordination with grid operators are becoming critical to meeting project timelines.
March 09, 2026Thailand 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 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.
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.
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.