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June 20, 2024
Thailand's new power plan aims for 51% renewable energy by 2037
Thailand's latest power development plan (PDP) raises the renewable energy generation target from the previous 36% to 51%. However, some renewable energy industry stakeholders believe that the country should set even more ambitious goals.
June 20, 2024Johor requires green energy for data centers to tackle power and water challenges
To meet the demands of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), investments in data centers in Malaysia have surged. However, this has raised concerns about the shortage of power and water in Selangor, Johor.
June 19, 2024Pupuk Indonesia expands clean ammonia production to meet Japan, Korea's demands
Pupuk Indonesia, an Indonesian state-owned fertilizer company, is dedicated to accelerating their development of clean ammonia products, with a primary focus on adopting the demands of countries like Japan and South Korea.
June 07, 2024Singapore to build more hydrogen compatible power plants to meet electricity demand
Anticipating continuous domestic growth in electricity demand, Singapore plans to add two more natural gas hydrogen-compatible power plants by 2030 to ensure stable and secure power supply.
June 06, 2024Thailand aims for 50% renewable energy by 2040: What challenges lie ahead?
Recently, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced at an event, "Thailand will achieve 50% renewable energy by 2040." However, Thailand's green energy share is only 16.61%. How will he achieve this goal? What challenges are there?
June 06, 2024What are Just Energy Transition Partnerships, and what progress has been made in Indonesia?
To accelerate decarbonization efforts in the power sector, Southeast Asian countries require strategic climate assistance. Therefore, the implementation of projects like the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) is crucial for developing economies.
June 04, 2024Why is Vietnam stuck in power shortages, and how are they dealing with them?
The power shortage crisis in northern Vietnam last year is still vivid. With the expectation of electricity demand surge, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has implemented various measures to manage power distribution and alleviate the pressure on supply.
June 03, 2024Philippines sees surge in renewable development with record-breaking IPOs
The renewable energy sector in the Philippines is experiencing a significant boom. Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation is expected to raise 5.3 billion pesos (about 90.4 million USD), potentially marking the largest renewable energy IPO in the country.
May 31, 2024Singapore aims to expand data center capacity 35% by green strategies
Singapore is planning to expand its data center capacity by more than one-third, aiming to integrate greener facilities to achieve sustainable growth in the energy-intensive industry, according to a state minister overseeing a new roadmap.
May 30, 2024Indonesia's new capital attracts water businesses from Japan, Korea, and China
Water infrastructure companies from Japan, South Korea, and China are eager to participate in Indonesia's multibillion-dollar project to build a new capital, with the first phase of the relocation set to begin in August.