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December 25, 2024
Malaysia eases solar energy installation requirements
In a move to accelerate its energy transition, Malaysia has continued to relax conditions and scale for solar energy installation. Following the announcement of an increase in the net metering (NEM) solar quota, the government on December 24 further revea
December 16, 2024
Chinese solar manufacturers’ continued losses prompt industry action
Ending the damaging price war may require fundamental reform. How did the industry get here, and how can it recover?
December 02, 2024
What China’s green ‘overcapacity’ could mean for the Global South
While the US and EU impose tariffs in response, some developing economies see opportunities to benefit from China’s green manufacturing strengths.
November 11, 2024
Vietnam’s new rooftop solar decree sparks investor concerns over implementation
The Vietnamese government’s recent decree promotes self-consumption rooftop solar power, but unclear regulations complicate the application process for investors.
November 04, 2024
Chinese solar plants shift to Indonesia, Laos to evade U.S. tariffs
The effects of the U.S. increasing tariffs on four Southeast Asian countries have become apparent, with Chinese companies in Vietnam's solar sector being forced to cut production and lay off workers.
November 04, 2024
Grid interconnectivity is critical to ASEAN’s energy transition, Ember says
But the ‘hardware’ of energy infrastructure must be accompanied by just and inclusive approaches, write two energy analysts.
October 30, 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.