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June 17, 2026
Southeast Asia’s $160 billion fossil fuel import bill may become the new normal, IEA warns
IEA's Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2026 says the USD 160B fossil import bill will become standard, not exceptional. Renewables overtake coal for growth by 2035, but the ASEAN Power Grid needs new financing.
April 27, 2026Vietnam draws storage investment, but deployment lags far behind 2030 targets
Vietnam’s energy storage sector is drawing growing corporate interest. However, as of early 2025, Vietnam had installed less than 100 MW of BESS, against a revised PDP8 target of 10,000 to 16,300 MW by 2030.
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.
March 26, 2026AI boom to triple APAC power demand: What does it mean for energy developers?
Surging AI data center demand is driving power needs across Asia Pacific, opening new opportunities for Taiwan’s energy developers in overseas markets.
March 18, 2026Inside Smart Energy Week 2026: TPE Energy, HDRE target energy storage and power markets with three key strategies
Japan Smart Energy Week 2026 was held in Tokyo from March 17 to 19, spotlighting the country’s push toward a more diversified energy mix.
March 09, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Thailand launches emergency measures amid Iran war; Southeast Asia expands SMR plans
This week’s ASEAN sustainability developments are shaped by rising geopolitical risks and shifting energy strategies.
March 03, 2026Updated: Philippines mandates 20% energy storage for renewable projects above 10 MW
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular on Feb. 26, mandating the integration of energy storage systems (ESS) into the development and grid connection of variable renewable energy (VRE) power plants, including wind and solar.
February 10, 2026After the mandate: China’s energy storage sector one year on
With clean energy projects no longer needing to be bundled with energy storage, companies are finding new opportunities at home and abroad.
February 09, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines passes energy storage law; Thailand election sidelines climate policy
This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup highlights developments in energy storage, green transport, and renewable fuels.
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.