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The number of jobs in the global energy sector rose to 67 million people in 2022, an increase of 3.5 million from pre-pandemic levels, according to International Energy Agency report.

Cambodia’s Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak said the country is pivoting to planning a move towards solar and wind energy to meet its rising power needs.

As Southeast Asian countries gear up for the energy transition in a bid to meet their countries’ net-zero emission targets, a regional power grid connecting various member states of ASEAN may no longer just be a pipe dream.

ASEAN nations face the challenges of transitioning from fossil-fuel dependency to sustainable energy. An expert believes the rapid rise of distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems should offer promising solution.

Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As energy demand grows, the region is turning to renewable energy to not only to sustain economic growth but also to safeguard its energy security.

Renewable energy generation in Southeast Asia can generate USD 90 billion to 100 billion in sustainable revenues by 2030, according to a new report.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines will set up a sub-regional focus group to promote existing connectivity and achieve sustainable green energy development.

Starting June 2024, the U.S. will impose a 254% tax on Chinese solar panel manufacturers in Southeast Asia, unless they can prove key components are not from China.

ASEAN holds vast potential for generating carbon credits, given the region’s rich biodiversity and renewable energy sources. Climate experts suggest that member countries should collectively commit to a timeline for implementing regionwide carbon trading.

Asian Development Bank and the Singapore Energy Market Authority partner to develop renewable energy production and transmission in Southeast Asia and develop ASEAN power grid.