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October 30, 2024
August 22, 2024
ALP Forum: How Siam Cement transforms Saraburi into Thailand’s first low-carbon city
The Asia Low Emission Strategic Partnership (ALP) recently held its annual exchange forum in Taiwan, where Thailand’s Siam Cement Group (SCG) shared insights on finding new investment directions in the sustainable decarbonization process.
October 23, 2024
Singapore gives a green light to import Australia solar power via subsea cable
Singapore government announced the conditional approval for the import of low-carbon energy from Australia, giving the green light to a 4,300-kilometer undersea cable project connecting the two countries.
October 22, 2024
Vietnam's new policy to designate EVN as only buyer for excess rooftop solar power
The Vietnamese government has announced a new draft for the development of rooftop solar energy, which categorizes grid-connected installations into three development models.
September 26, 2024
Thailand prepares $93 bln for energy plans to curb carbon emissions
To achieve its carbon reduction targets, Thailand is formulating five major energy plans with a total investment of 2.9 trillion baht (about 93 billion USD). Over 50% of this budget will be allocated to renewable and alternative energy.
September 10, 2024
Actis invests $602 million for 40% stake in world's largest solar project
To build the world’s largest solar power project, Terra Solar, the Philippines' largest distribution company, Manila Electric Company (Meralco), established a strategic partnership with Actis of the UK on Sept. 6.
August 26, 2024
Indonesia’s JETP receives $25 million rooftop solar development fund
Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has finally attracted its first overseas investment. The startup Xurya has secured a $25 million investment from the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund (NCIF).
US-China trade tensions threaten Southeast Asia's solar supply chain
The solar supply chain in Southeast Asia appears to be facing turbulent times as the U.S. accuses companies in the region of unfair competition and plans to raise tariffs. As a result, some manufacturers are delaying production or withdrawing operations.
August 21, 2024
Volvo aims for 30% carbon reduction in Taiwan by 2024
Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo is set to cut carbon emissions by 30% in Taiwan by 2024, collaborating with 21 dealerships to implement energy-saving measures and install solar panels. The company also plans to expand its energy management systems and energ
August 06, 2024
Thailand targets 585 million kWh savings with new public sector energy-saving plan
To reduce the country’s overall energy consumption, the Thai government is launching an energy-saving program targeting public sector agencies.
July 17, 2024
China's Wuhan residents pioneer a winning formula for rooftop solar
Jianshe’s residents in Wuhan have assigned their rooftop-usage rights to an external solar-power company. The community’s project suggests emissions-reduction work must benefit everybody to succeed.