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August 30, 2023
McDonald’s Philippines says 25 stores now powered by rooftop solar
McDonald’s announced that 25 of its stores in the Philippines are now installed rooftop solar power. The company expected to save around 546,000 kW of electricity annually.
August 28, 2023
ACEN seals joint venture with Ib vogt for solar projects in Asia
ACEN and Ib vog, a solar developer based in Singapore, have recived regulatory approvals to jointly establish a platform for financing large-scale solar power projects across Asia.
August 28, 2023
Bangkok’s high school installs solar panels on campus roofs for energy saving
Saint Dominic School in Bangkok has installed 816 solar panels across three buildings on the campus. The school recognizes the importance of implementing sustainable practices to promote environmental protection.
August 24, 2023
U.S proposes tariffs on solar panels from Southeast Asia to punish China’s trade violations
Starting June 2024, the U.S. will impose a 254% tax on Chinese solar panel manufacturers in Southeast Asia, unless they can prove key components are not from China.
August 23, 2023
Indonesia will lift solar energy rules to unleash green investment
Indonesia will ease rules that have slowed development of solar power in the coal-dependent country, lifting one of the many legal roadblocks to the archipelago’s goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
August 22, 2023
China to build solar, wind recycling system as waste from renewables surge
China will set up a recycling system for ageing wind turbines and solar panels as it tries to address the growing volumes of waste from the industry.
August 21, 2023
Malaysia’s UEM secures majority stake in sustainable energy solutions firm Cenergi
The Malaysian engineering-based infrastructure and services company, UEM Group, has acquired a majority shares in sustainable energy solutions firm Cenergi from Khazanah. Cenergi is now one of its subsidiaries.
August 21, 2023
Amazon inks PPA with Itochu in Japan for 38MW solar deployment
US retail giant Amazon has signed a power purchase agreement with Japanese conglomerate Itochu to purchase solar energy.
August 18, 2023
Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport plans to be “green airport” with solar rooftop
The Airports of Thailand has successfully installed solar rooftop panels on the terminal of Suvarnabhumi Airport. This is part of a broader initiative aimed at achieving a target of sourcing 20% of the airport’s electricity from green energy within the ne
August 17, 2023
Singapore EMA, Shell launch first smart and clean energy service stations
Singapore's EMA and Shell have partnered to launch Singapore's first smart green energy service stations, developed by Eigen Energy, a local renewable energy provider.