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February 26, 2024
World's most expensive carbon credits in Thailand's first forest initiative
The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in Thailand has bought 400 tons of carbon credits at what is considered the world's highest price for such a project.
February 26, 2024Semarak RE secures funding for Malaysia’s largest green hydrogen project
Malaysia’s Semarak Renewable Energy (Semarak RE) successfully secured a financing package of RM1.88 billion from Singaporean investment firm Captiale Ventures on Feb. 20 for its green hydrogen project in Perak.
February 23, 2024Indonesia’s new law could make rooftop solar less attractive
The Indonesian President Joko Widodo is amending regulations to prohibit the resale of excess electricity generated from rooftop solar panels to the state-owned electricity company, PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara).
February 23, 2024Laos’ biggest wind power project may provide excess electricity to Vietnam
The Lao government signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) in collaboration with SVARE (Savan Vayu Renewable Energy) on Feb. 16. This agreement entails an investment of USD 2 billion to develop Laos' largest wind power project.
February 23, 2024Changi Airport, Keppel initiate Singapore’s largest rooftop solar project
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has embarked on a project in collaboration with Keppel, marking the commencement of construction for a vast solar PV system across the rooftops of Changi Airport’s terminals and a designated area within its airfield.
February 23, 2024Thailand’s new power plan expected to be implemented by Q2
Thailand’s new power development plan is expected to be finalized by Q2 and will focus more on renewable energy. The final decision on whether to include nuclear power as part of the alternative energy mix will be made by the minister.
February 22, 2024Indonesia’s new government energy policies may impact global climate change
From coal, nickel, palm oil to rainforests, Indonesia’s riches matter to the rest of the world, as does its presidential election.
February 22, 2024Tesla achieves record breaking sales of $1.79 billion from carbon credits
Tesla earned $1.79 billion from carbon credit sales last year, as disclosed in its Q4 2023 and annual financial report, bringing its total earnings from such credits since 2009 to nearly $9 billion.
February 21, 2024Conference draws over 600 experts to discuss Taiwan geothermal development
Taiwan International Geothermal Conference returned for its second edition on Feb. 20 to 21 in Taipei, bringing together 47 companies and more than 600 experts to exchange ideas on geothermal development.
February 21, 2024Taiwan's carbon fee exemption sparks debate as government, industry, academia urge fair competition
A forum titled “Carbon Levy and Sustainable Governance” took place on Feb. 20 in Taipei to facilitate exchanges among industry, government, academia, and research institutes on the topic of carbon pricing.