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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.

This week in ASEAN sustainability developments unfolded amid rising energy security pressures across the region.

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.

Vietnam’s power market is moving toward greater liberalization and transparency as the government loosens regulations to let supply and demand play a bigger role in determining electricity prices.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is planning to achieve 100% renewable electricity use in the Philippines, with supply set to begin in late May through energy company ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES).

Taiwan’s geothermal resources have long been seen as a key pillar of its renewable energy strategy. However, policy targets have shifted repeatedly.

Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is planning to invest $30 billion to export solar power to Singapore, but progress may hinge on overcoming persistent financing challenges.

Volatility in global energy prices is underscoring the economic appeal of rooftop solar across Southeast Asia. In Singapore, solar providers report a surge in residential inquiries and faster decision-making among homeowners.

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.

This week in ASEAN, sustainability developments reflected rising energy security pressures alongside policy recalibration and accelerating industrial transition.