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October 28, 2024
Feasibility study underway for connecting Sarawak, West Malaysia's power grid
The Malaysian National Energy Company (TNB) is conducting a feasibility study to connect the electricity grids of Sarawak and West Malaysia as part of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). This initiative has the potential to enhance renewable energy
October 24, 2024
ASEAN power grid could drive economic growth, halve air pollution, study finds
A study by the U.S. Department of Energy highlights that the ASEAN power grid not only has the potential to address green energy shortages but can also create job opportunities, attract investments, and reduce pollution.
September 24, 2024
Singapore’s cross-border deal reveals obstacles of ASEAN power grid
Singapore announced that the second phase of the project will expand, with plans to import an additional 100 MW of electricity from Malaysia. However, unexpectedly, this electricity may not necessarily be renewable.
July 30, 2024
Malaysia's CRESS initiative to grant third parties grid access from September
Malaysia's electricity market is gradually moving toward liberalization, with the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) expected to launch in September.
July 18, 2024
ASEAN Power Grid encounters setback as Singapore-Laos agreement hits snag
Japan had just announced its support for Indonesia in expanding cross-island transmission infrastructure, which could accelerate the integration of the ASEAN regional grid. However, it has been reported that the progress of the cross-border green energy p
July 03, 2024
Japan to help ASEAN expand green energy through regional power grid
Japan is set to join the ASEAN power grid race. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce Japan's support for ASEAN member countries in expanding their power transmission and distribution networks. This initiative aims not only to promote decar
October 20, 2023
The blind spot? IEA: 80m km power grid must be upgraded
The world must add or replace 80 million kilometers of electricity grids by 2040 for countries to meet their climate goals, according to the latest report published by International Energy Agency (IEA).
October 06, 2023
Alternergy taps 3 banks to raise P12 billion for wind projects
Alternergy has mandated 3 investment banks to facilitate the raising P12 billion for 2 wind projects, which is expected to be the largest financing deal of the company.
March 16, 2023
Grid shortage hinders South Africa's power generation plans
Shortages of grid connections is a significant obstacle that must be addressed as South Africa endeavors to increase its power generation capacity to put an end to its unprecedented blackouts, according to the head of an office that procures power from pr