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December 13, 2023
Asia under pressure for COP28 vow to triple renewables
Nearly 120 nations have pledged to triple their installed renewable energy capacity by the end of 2030 at COP28. This commitment is expected to accelerate the global energy transition, posing a new challenge in economies across Asia.
December 13, 2023Thailand may import more green energy from Laos
Thailand revealed the potential for increased import of hydroelectric power from Laos to reduce reliance on natural gas. However, experts are concerned that this could lead Laos to construct new dams on the Mekong River. Furthermore, the electricity costs
December 12, 2023More companies set internal prices to manage carbon risk
COP28 has officially concluded. While the global carbon price is not set to be standardized, the concept of "carbon pricing" has begun to ferment. Governments and large corporations alike have established carbon pricing mechanisms.
December 12, 2023Taiwan exchange set to kick off trading for first batch carbon credits
The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) will start trading carbon credits on Dec. 22, offering international credits from seven countries in Asia, Africa, and South America at a price of US$5 to US$15 per metric ton of CO2 equivalent.
December 12, 2023Vietnam shaping 2 renewable energy industrial and service centers
As the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in Vietnam proposes the latest development direction to the Prime Minister, anticipates establishing two cross-regional RE industrial and service centers located in the Northern and South Central to Southern ar
December 11, 20232023 DJSI is out: 24 Taiwan companies are listed in 2 indexes
The latest results of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), the highest honor for corporate ESG performance, were announced on 8th December. Taiwan has added four new companies to the list.
December 11, 2023NYCU initiates research on organic photovoltaic to improve efficiency
How can solar energy and plants thrive together while increasing rooftop utilization? The answer lies in the organic photovoltaic (OPV) installations.
December 08, 2023Indonesia’s carbon storage ambition could be a risky business
Indonesia officially launched its first Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project at the end of November. However, experts believe that Indonesia faces significant risks in becoming a hub for carbon storage.
December 08, 2023Indonesia's 1 trillion appeal to net zero raises concerns over lack of commitments
President Joko Widodo explained Indonesia's climate efforts, inviting global cooperation at COP28. However, some experts find these actions insufficient to solve the global climate crisis.
December 07, 2023Philippines eye first coal-plant phase-out by carbon finance
The Rockefeller Foundation collaborates with ACEN, a major Philippine energy player, using carbon financing for the early decommissioning and transition of a coal-fired power plant in the Philippines to renewable energy.