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Malaysia’s deputy minster for Energy Transition and Water Transformation announced an encouraging surge in solar panel installations in residential areas across the country, marking a promising step towards its energy transition.

Floating solar PV capacity is expected to play a key role in fulfilling Southeast Asia’s overall solar expansion, with countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand well positioned to use their unique geographies to support the technology.

Thailand’s UMC Metals and Singapore-based New Energy Capital Asia have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 1.6 MWp solar project in Thailand featuring floating and ground-mounted solar installations.

The announcement of the constructing of what will be “the largest solar project in the world” has now come from the Philippine Islands. The solar park, called Terra Solar, will have 3,400 to 3,500 MW of solar panels and 4,000 MWh of battery storage.

Indonesian state electricity company, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), announced on Tuesday (Jan. 30) through its subsidiary responsible for power generation, Indonesia Power (IP), that it plans to add 1.06 GW of clean energy this year.

The Indonesian government remains devoted to its commitment of establishing an eco-friendly National Capital City (IKN), with a focus on sustainable practices. A crucial step in this direction involves the implementation of 50MW Solar Power Plants.

Israeli solar inverter manufacturer SolarEdge Technologies announced a strategic organizational adjustment aimed at reducing their operational costs. The company plans to implement global workforce reduction of 900 employees, equivalent to 16% of its tota

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) ensures the sustainable development of its airports through solar power system.

The Thai Ministry of Industry is currently amending the Factory Act, and starting as early as this year, rooftop solar installations with a capacity exceeding 1MW will no longer require obtaining a factory license.

The power sector in Malaysia is expected to see a proliferation of solar projects in 2024, as households and companies seek to lower electricity bill and reduce carbon footprint.