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January 24, 2025
Thailand launches Utility Green Tariff, offering 2 billion kWh for SMEs
To encourage businesses to use renewable energy, Thailand has officially launched the Utility Green Tariff (UGT), setting the rate at 4.21 THB per kWh (about 0.12 USD), slightly higher than the current rate for conventional electricity.
January 03, 2025How China’s renewables rollout boosts its ‘war on sand’
China’s effort to build large solar power “bases” in and around the desert is a major part of its current renewable plan.
January 02, 2025Thailand cuts electricity prices to alleviate public burden
As the new year begins, Thailand's newly adopted electricity prices remain high, averaging 4.15 Thai Baht per kilowatt-hour (about USD 0.12). Although this marks a slight reduction compared to 2024, the price remains above 4 Baht.
November 06, 2024Vietnam proposes revised Electricity Law to attract energy transition investments
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) of Vietnam recently proposed a draft revision of the Electricity Law, which is expected to attract investments ranging from $70 to $80 billion USD.
October 24, 2024Thailand’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, 2024Sarawak 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 21, 2024AI wave leads Taiwan to reconsider embracing nuclear energy
In a recent interview, Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai indicated that Taiwan is "very open" to new nuclear technologies in light of the increasing electricity demand from the semiconductor industry driven by AI.
October 20, 2024Indonesia’s new green agenda: Prabowo leads push for bioenergy, self-sufficiency
Despite being a major coal producer and the world’s largest palm oil exporter with considerable potential for bioenergy, Indonesia faces unique challenges and opportunities in its energy transition. Under Prabowo’s leadership, what shape will this transfo
October 09, 2024AI's rising energy demands propel tech giants into nuclear investments
As major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft explore nuclear energy to address the surging electricity demands of data centers, Google executives recently indicated that the company is also assessing the feasibility of using nuclear power.
October 04, 2024Meranti 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