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January 15, 2024
New World Wind’s “wind trees” generate dual green energy discreetly
French energy startup New World Wind has developed the “WindTree”, a tree-shaped turbine equipped with micro-wind turbines called Aeroleaf Hybrid. These leaves keep rotating to capture the air and solar panels absorb sunlight just below the leaves.
January 12, 2024How green manufacturing can maximize profitability
Japanese data communications company NTT DATA and Business Weekly co-organized an ESG forum on Jan. 11 in Kaohsiung to explore pathways for Taiwan’s manufacturing industry to align with the global net-zero trend.
January 12, 2024Farmers ambivalent over Vietnam’s low-carbon rice programme
A World Bank-backed project has been criticised by rice farmers for high costs and poor returns. Can its proposed second phase salvage things?
January 12, 2024Thailand electricity price increase moderates, businesses breathe a sigh of relief
After amending the electricity pricing structure and obtaining cabinet approval, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of Thailand announced on Jan 10 that the electricity price for January to April this year is set at 4.18 Thai Baht per kWh.
January 12, 2024Philippines' biggest data center with most energy-saving design
The Philippines estimates that the total capacity of the country's data centers is expected to grow fivefold by the end of 2025, reaching 300MW. However, given the significant power consumption of data centers, energy efficiency has been a constant concer
January 11, 2024Thailand accelerates lithium exploration to boost EV industry
To develop electric vehicle industry, Thailand is not only offering subsidies to increase incentives but also, according to the Minister of Industry, Pimpatra Wichaikul, has urged the DPIM to expedite for lithium ore sources.
January 11, 2024Singapore's Keppel inks power supply deal with chipmaker GlobalFoundries
The infrastructure unit of global asset manager Keppel Cooperation will supply electricity to the Singapore operations of semiconductor manufacturing giant GlobalFoundries under a multi-year agreement, the group said on Jan 9.
January 11, 2024Solar power poised to be sunrise industry this year in Malaysia
The power sector in Malaysia is expected to see a proliferation of solar projects in 2024, as households and companies seek to lower electricity bill and reduce carbon footprint.
January 11, 2024Indonesia introduces electric pole charging stations with Jakarta as the pilot city
Charging poles become a key element in EV development, but the challenge lies in finding the most convenient locations. Indonesia’s State Electricity Company (PLN) introduces an innovative approach with electric pole charging stations, piloting in Jakarta
January 10, 2024China & Taiwan enterprises shift focus to Vietnam in electronic components, green energy
Global economic growth has slowed down, and Vietnam is no exception. Despite this, there are bright spots in public investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects; capital from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan has flowed back into Vietnam.