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October 20, 2025
Malaysia’s energy commission eyes battery storage to flatten ‘duck curve’
The rapid growth of renewable energy in Malaysia is transforming the nation’s power consumption patterns. Due to the intermittent nature of solar power, the country’s peak electricity demand has shifted to nighttime.
October 20, 2025Energy trade in Southeast Asia: The need to address resource nationalism
Resource nationalism can impede energy cooperation in Southeast Asia. ASEAN can use a mix of carrots and sticks to deal with it.
October 16, 2025Smart grids could save ASEAN $2.3 billion by 2040 if regional links strengthen, Ember finds
Renewable capacity in ASEAN has more than doubled over the past decade, but an investment of up to USD 10.7 billion in smart grids will be needed to meet rising power demand and sustain economic growth, according to Ember.
October 14, 2025Keeping cool with geothermal: Philippines' Mets Cold Storage turns to clean energy
Mets, the Philippines’ leading cold-storage provider, has signed a renewable-energy supply deal with First Gen Corp., the country’s largest geothermal supplier, to cut costs and emissions in this energy-intensive sector.
October 14, 2025Can China’s green ammonia cope with the green hydrogen slowdown?
Producing green ammonia can be commercially viable without domestic subsidies, but obstacles to scaling remain.
October 13, 2025Big Oil isn’t part of the clean energy push, despite its claims, study shows
A new study that mapped the portfolios of the world’s 250 biggest oil and gas companies found their deployment of renewable energy is paltry: they’re responsible for just 1.42% of the global renewable energy capacity in operation.
October 09, 2025Why Thailand’s Bangchak is turning to e-fuels to cut transport emissions
Thailand’s energy giant Bangchak Corporation will allocate part of its USD 30 million budget to develop e-fuel technology, aiming to reduce transportation carbon emissions.
October 08, 2025ASEAN stands out in IEA renewable outlook with solar, geothermal expansion
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a 15% upward revision in renewable capacity growth for the ASEAN region over the next five years.
October 08, 2025How will new smart inverter rules help Australia send more solar power to the grid?
Australia has the most solar panels per person in the world, with one in three homes powered by rooftop solar. A new standard, the Australian Common Smart Inverter Profile, sets rules for how these systems communicate with the grid.
October 07, 2025With red tape, canceled rebates, Indonesia risks missing Chinese renewables investment
Chinese clean energy firms are investing in solar panel manufacturing in Indonesia. However, strict quotas set by Indonesia’s state-owned utility PLN limit rooftop solar installations, dampening investor enthusiasm despite the country’s vast potential.