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November 20, 2025
Time for Vietnam to resolve its renewable energy legal quagmire, expert calls
In Vietnam, an impasse over feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy producers threatens foreign investors’ confidence in government policies
November 18, 2025Thailand launches world’s first commercial cement heat battery to supply 24/7 clean energy
A 33 MWh thermal battery integrated with a cement plant’s heat recovery system has begun operating in Thailand. The deployment was built by US thermal-energy-storage startup Rondo Energy in partnership with SCG Cleanergy.
November 18, 2025Tracking ASEAN’s energy shift: 4 charts on investment trends, clean tech priorities
The IEA projects that energy demand in ASEAN will grow at the second-fastest rate globally over the next decade. However, a significant shortfall in renewable energy investment has emerged as a key barrier to the region’s energy transition.
November 18, 2025What’s behind China’s waste incineration overcapacity?
Chinese cities have more waste incinerators than they need, while rural areas go short. Change is needed, writes Xu Nan.
November 17, 2025Thailand to pilot 2 GW direct PPA for data centers in 2026
As Thailand races to become the next data center hub, the government has approved a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) scheme with a power generation capacity of 2 gigawatts.
November 17, 2025From 3 to 10 years: Why solar delays are pushing foreign investors out of Taiwan
Taiwan’s solar sector has faced a difficult year. According to data from the Energy Administration of MOEA, only 738 MW of new solar capacity are installed as of August, putting the industry on track for a record low in annual additions.
November 14, 2025IEA urges stronger ASEAN grid to unlock Southeast Asia’s 20 TW solar and wind potential
Southeast Asia has 20 TW of untapped VRE potential, but countries remain at different integration stages and will rely on the ASEAN power grid to scale up, the IEA says.
November 13, 2025IEA: Fossil-fuel use will peak before 2030 – unless ‘stated policies’ are abandoned
The world’s fossil-fuel use is still on track to peak before 2030, despite a surge in political support for coal, oil and gas, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
November 11, 2025Indonesia’s geothermal governance must empower local people
Giving local governments more autonomy and prioritising human rights are key to advancing Indonesia’s renewable energy aims, write two experts.
November 10, 2025ASEAN’s energy leap: State oil giants Petronas, PTT, Pertamina chart paths to net zero
According to Fortune, energy-related companies account for nearly one-third of total revenue among Southeast Asia’s top 500 firms, making the sector a key driver of regional growth.