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October 06, 2026
Grid access barriers are holding back renewable energy in Asia
Asian governments are accelerating electrification, expanding renewable energy, and investing in power grids, while fast-growing electricity demand from AI data centers and manufacturing industries is putting additional pressure on already burdened power
September 21, 2026What can Southeast Asia learn from China’s AI-powered renewables?
The region must strengthen grids and clean energy capacity to incorporate AI for efficiency, experts say. But in China, the technology is no silver bullet for decarbonising energy systems.
September 17, 2026Can off-grid EV charging help UK transport withstand climate, energy shocks?
The extreme weather and geopolitical conflicts put the grid under pressure. Building a more resilient transport network and energy system involves developing ways to power off-grid EV charging using renewable energy sources that also make financial sense.
August 18, 2026Captive coal threatens Indonesia’s bid to become global EV battery hub
Nickel-driven captive coal is fuelling Indonesia's EV ambitions. As global carbon rules loom, experts urge the government to act quickly to remain competitive.
July 30, 2026WHA and Gulf bundle infrastructure for Thailand’s data center boom, but can they secure enough power?
Bangkok leads Asia-Pacific for data center capacity under construction in 2026. WHA needs 1,000 MW of green power for its EEC park; Gulf's DPPA supply model awaits a virtual framework still pending.
July 23, 2026Vietnam 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 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 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.
June 29, 2026ASEAN Weekly: COP31 electrification target spotlights power grids; Malaysia, South Korea develop bio-CNG
This week in ASEAN, energy transition remained in focus as the Bonn climate talks highlighted a push for a global electrification target ahead of COP31, raising attention on ASEAN’s grid development and renewable energy investment needs.
June 17, 2026Southeast 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.