MARKET INSIGHT
Renewable energy market trend and procurement options in Southeast Asia for 2023
This article aims to provide businesses with an overview of the current market situation and procurement methods for renewable energy in Southeast Asia, which can serve as a reference for establishing their plants in the region.
April 18, 2023Southeast Asian countries' ambitions for voluntary carbon market
In recent years, carbon markets have gained increasing attention from governments, corporations, and investors. In Southeast Asia, Thailand and Malaysia have established voluntary carbon credit trading platforms and exchanges in 2022.
April 12, 2023Class 3 renewables potential in Southeast Asia: Geothermal energy in Indonesia
Both Indonesia and the Philippines have abundant geothermal resources. Indonesia, in particular, has the greatest potential in Southeast Asia.
March 20, 2023Class 3 renewables potential in Southeast Asia: Biomass energy in Thailand
It is nearly impossible for businesses to achieve 100% renewable energy use (RE100) depending solely on wind or solar energy, especially with the bundled REC mechanism and 24/7 use of renewable energy. Therefore, most companies that have completed RE100
March 20, 2023Carbon neutral: How to buy carbon credits (Part II)
This section will focus on the differences between these trading platforms and the international standards that allow them to distinguish themselves in the voluntary market.
March 01, 2023Carbon neutral: How to buy carbon credits (Part I)
Companies need to assess carefully whether the carbon credits in which they intend to invest are eligible for future offsets.
March 01, 2023Energy strategies for businesses: illustrated by the Taiwanese market
Although the use of renewable energy is a market trend, it increases costs and inconvenience for businesses to purchase electricity. Such concern becomes the reason why many enterprises hesitate to go green. This chapter analyzes the challenges enterprise
December 15, 2022Forecast for renewable energy markets in East Asia: Supply and demand outlook
Will renewable electricity be sufficient for purchase in 2030? From an optimistic point of view, the answer is yes.
July 27, 2022Forecast for renewable energy market trends in East Asia: Renewable electricity supply
In recent years, governments in East Asia have seized the opportunities of foreign capital inflow in the renewable energy market and have taken policy measures to stimulate investment in renewable energy.
July 27, 2022How the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism affects businesses
Trade barriers, such as the China–United States trade war, are government-induced tariffs or sanctions on imported goods to reduce the trade deficit. Today, a new form of trade barriers has emerged – the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
July 15, 2022