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November 07, 2024
Malaysia considers grid deregulation to support green energy exports, EV infrastructure
Malaysia is also exploring the possibility of opening up green energy exports and plans to expand its national grid to meet the growing demand for clean electricity, particularly for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, said Deputy Prime Minister.
October 24, 2024
Thailand’s PTT GC, Bangchak set to launch SAF next year
Thailand's PTT and Bangchak are investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with plans to launch biofuels next year to tap into the green transportation market.
October 23, 2024
Sarawak achieves renewable energy target 6 years ahead, said Premier
Sarawak, Malaysia, has made significant strides in renewable energy development, with installed capacity for power generation reaching 62% this year—six years ahead of the original target. Hydropower is the primary contributor to this achievement, and the
October 04, 2024
Meranti to deploy 2 technologies to build first green flat steel plant in Southeast Asia
Meranti, a steel manufacturer headquartered in Singapore, pledges to build Southeast Asia's first green flat steel plant in Thailand. The company plans to use hydrogen to replace coal in its operations, coupled with electric arc furnace technology powered
October 01, 2024
Philippines' clean energy startups grow five-fold with nearly half on power generation
The Philippines is witnessing a surge in companies focused on promoting sustainable development, especially in the clean energy sector, where the number of startups has quintupled over the past four years. Most of these startups are concentrated in solar,
September 25, 2024
Tripling renewables, doubling efficiency are ‘feasible’, says IEA
IEA released a new report indicating that the goals supported by countries at COP28—such as doubling renewable energy capacity and increasing energy efficiency by 100% by the end of 2030—could be achievable with the right enabling conditions.
September 23, 2024
Microsoft’s nuclear power deal propels Three Mile Island restart
Constellation Energy recently announced a power purchase agreement with Microsoft to prepare for the restart of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. However, the plan has not yet received approval from federal, state, and local governments.
September 19, 2024
Can the Fed’s rate cut spark growth in renewable energy?
The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by 50 basis points and suggested further reductions to come. The news immediately reverberated in the U.S. stock market, significantly boosting solar energy stocks.
September 18, 2024
Thailand's largest cement producer commits $6.3 billion to green transition
Thailand's largest cement producer, Siam Cement Group (SCG), plans to invest THB 200 billion (about 6.3 billion USD) over the next five years to enhance the competitiveness of its subsidiaries, SCG Chemicals and SCG Cleanergy.
September 11, 2024
Climate talk falls short in Trump-Harris debate
During the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election, Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump faced off against Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris.