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July 23, 2026
Vietnam 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 21, 2026Singapore-Indonesia green power trade advances as carbon prices guide pricing
Singapore's Minister of State says carbon credit prices benchmark what companies will pay for Indonesian green power. IEEFA projects 11 GWp of solar and USD 6B in annual Indonesian foreign exchange at stake.
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 17, 2026Inside Shinfox’s offshore wind collapse: Industry source reveals what went wrong
Shinfox Energy’s USD 1.8 billion EPC contract for Taipower’s Phase 2 offshore wind project ultimately exposed the financial risks of offshore wind developments after the company was delisted.
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 10, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Singapore, Indonesia advance 3.4 GW power trade; Temasek expands sustainability portfolio
This week in ASEAN, Singapore and Indonesia took another step toward deeper regional energy integration by advancing cross-border electricity trade, while Vietnam pressed ahead with power market reforms to support rooftop solar and battery storage.
July 08, 2026Could India’s geothermal potential be unlocked by homegrown technology?
The north-east is a key focus, though seismic risk, remoteness and cultural sensitivities pose challenges.
July 07, 2026Power trade between Singapore and Indonesia seen accelerating ASEAN grid integration
Danantara signed MoUs with Keppel Electric and Sembcorp to advance 3.4 GW of Indonesian power imports to Singapore by 2035, alongside an Article 6 carbon market pact and CCS cooperation on Batam.
July 06, 2026Cambodia’s grid has reached people who can’t connect to it
Connecting remains too expensive for many rural poor, while solar stopgap measures prove insufficient for their needs.