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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).
August 22, 2024
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 29, 2024
Mapping the future of solar capacity in Southeast Asia
A look at Southeast Asia’s evolving landscape of solar energy adoption, from achievements to hurdles and future aspirations.
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.
June 26, 2024
Philippines overtakes Vietnam, Indonesia in renewable energy investments: Progress at a glance
The Philippines government has clear policies for attracting investment in renewable energy, with a current prospective utility scale of 99 GW in wind and solar projects. However, the Philippines will need to overcome a series of challenges in its future
June 13, 2024
Philippines' largest solar irrigation to double harvests, sell excess power to grid
The largest and only solar irrigation system in the Philippines was officially inaugurated on June 10. The local government has applied renewable energy to agricultural projects, reducing the use of fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions.
June 12, 2024
Indonesia sets quotas for rooftop solar deployment to 5.7 GW by 2028
The Indonesian government has announced a national rooftop solar power quota plan, allocating a total of 901 MW for this year in 11 regulated regions, with annual increases planned to reach a total capacity of 5,746 MW within five years.
May 21, 2024
Indonesia to relax localization requirements for solar modules to attract investment
Indonesian government announced in an official letter in May that it has decided to revoke regulations on the local content requirements (TKDN) within the country’s electricity sector and ease the requirements for the localization of solar module parts.