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September 24, 2024

Singapore’s cross-border deal reveals obstacles of ASEAN power grid

Singapore announced that the second phase of the project will expand, with plans to import an additional 100 MW of electricity from Malaysia. However, unexpectedly, this electricity may not necessarily be renewable.
July 30, 2024

Malaysia's CRESS initiative to grant third parties grid access from September

Malaysia's electricity market is gradually moving toward liberalization, with the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) expected to launch in September.
July 18, 2024

ASEAN Power Grid encounters setback as Singapore-Laos agreement hits snag

Japan had just announced its support for Indonesia in expanding cross-island transmission infrastructure, which could accelerate the integration of the ASEAN regional grid. However, it has been reported that the progress of the cross-border green energy p
July 03, 2024

Japan to help ASEAN expand green energy through regional power grid

Japan is set to join the ASEAN power grid race. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce Japan's support for ASEAN member countries in expanding their power transmission and distribution networks. This initiative aims not only to promote decar
June 04, 2024

Singapore, Cambodia, Laos form alliance to boost cross-border electricity trade

In a significant move to enhance regional energy cooperation, Singapore, Cambodia, and Lao PDR have established a working group aimed at facilitating cross-border electricity trade and advancing the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) vision.
June 04, 2024

Why 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.
May 22, 2024

Vietnam urges Apple suppliers to cut power use amid record electricity usage

After Vietnam's nationwide electricity usage hit a record high in late April, the local government is concerned about a potential recurrence of power shortages. Authorities have requested businesses and enterprises to implement power-saving measures, incl
December 14, 2023

Malaysia’s renewable ambition needs grid improvements

Malaysia is striving for energy transition and underwent a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The previous Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change has been split into two departments, seen as an effort to enhance administrative efficiency
October 26, 2023

ASEAN distributed renewable energy expect to boom

ASEAN nations face the challenges of transitioning from fossil-fuel dependency to sustainable energy. An expert believes the rapid rise of distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems should offer promising solution.
October 20, 2023

The blind spot? IEA: 80m km power grid must be upgraded

The world must add or replace 80 million kilometers of electricity grids by 2040 for countries to meet their climate goals, according to the latest report published by International Energy Agency (IEA).

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