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March 19, 2024
Public and private sectors join forces to explore carbon reduction solutions
Business Today held the 4th ESG Sustainability Taiwan International Summit in Taipei on March 18, inviting government bodies as well as Taiwanese companies to share their low-carbon practices.
December 15, 2023
Taiwan greenlights sales of self-generated PV power to electricity retailers
The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on Dec. 14 that self-generated green energy (Type 2 and 3 solar plants) can now be sold to renewable energy retailers, which can then resell it to corporate users. The policy change is estimated to contribute an
November 14, 2023
Undersubscribed small amount green energy auction calls for more flexibility
Taipower’s Round 1 auction, which offered 10 million kilowatt hours of small-amount green energy, was undersubscribed. Some private sectors believe that the small amount of green energy cannot meet demand from SMEs, and with limited offers and the highest
November 07, 2023
Taipower reveals auction winners for small amount renewable energy
Taiwan’s state-owned utility Taipower published on Nov. 7 the first batch of auction results for small amounts of green energy following the introduction of the bidding platform in late October, with 47 enterprises securing contracts.
November 06, 2023
Apple, Nike launch program training suppliers to buy clean energy
Apple, Nike and PepsiCo along with other global firms have launched the Clean Energy Procurement Academy to train supply chain partners in the Asia Pacific, where renewable power is tougher to source.
October 25, 2023
Singapore to bring in 1.2GW of green electricity from Vietnam to achieve renewable imports goal
Singapore to bring in 1.2 GW of green electricity from Vietnam to achieve renewable imports goal.
October 23, 2023
Vietnam boosts green electricity imports to strengthen power supply
Vietnam is pursuing electricity imports from neighboring countries in response to concerns about power shortage concerns for the near future. Vietnam Electricity (EVN) began the construction of the Monsoon - Thanh My 500kV transmission line project on Sep
October 19, 2023
Energy transition in five key Southeast Asian markets
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.
October 12, 2023
Singapore renewables firm plans massive battery project in Indonesia
Renewable developer Morrison & Co. has begun discussions with possible partners for a massive battery project in Indonesia aimed at weaning Singapore off natural gas.
October 11, 2023
Malakoff inks deal with MMC to develop 500MW solar projects in Malaysia
Malakoffis expected to invest RM2.5 billion to develop 500 MW of solar projects within the Albukhary Group of Companies over five years.