Indonesia plans 10GW of nuclear power in major renewable energy push, presidential aide says
JAKARTA – Indonesia plans a major expansion in renewable energy by 2040, including the introduction of 10 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power, and expects contracts to be given in the next five years, a senior aide of President Prabowo Subianto said in an interview.
Philippines Urged to End Fossil Fuel Dependence Amid Climate Crisis, Advocates Push for Nuclear Power
The Philippines is facing a critical moment in its energy transition. With fossil fuels still supplying 78% of the country’s electricity, climate advocates and policymakers are calling for an urgent shift toward cleaner alternatives like nuclear power.
Heading towards a Nuclear Future: Filipino Scholars to Train Abroad for Energy Transformation
Within this collaboration, Filipino scholars and students will train in nuclear engineering at UT, gaining access to world-class expertise and research networks, including resources at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The expertise they acquire are expected to jumpstart the country’s ambitions to restart the long-dormant Bataan Nuclear Power Plant and potentially build new nuclear facilities, Knox News reported.
RI Launches First Hydrogen Refueling Station, Eyes Green Future
KBRN, Jakarta: State-owned electricity firm PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) has inaugurated a Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS), known as Stasiun Pengisian Bahan Bakar Hidrogen (SPBH), in Senayan, Jakarta. This marks Indonesia’s first infrastructure supporting hydrogen-fueled, environmentally friendly vehicles.
Meralco Explores Small Modular Reactors in Nuclear Energy Transition
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has formally launched its Nuclear Energy Strategic Transition (NEST) program, with the chance of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) installments identified as a key component of its long-term energy strategy.
IEA to assist Malaysia in studying nuclear energy use
LONDON, England: The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) has agreed to support and assist Malaysia in relation to policies to explore and study the use of nuclear energy, said Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said the matter was mentioned during his courtesy […]
Vietnam raises solar feed-in tariffs with energy storage, regional incentives
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has announced a new round of feed-in tariffs (FIT) for solar power, introducing location-based pricing and, for the first time, incorporating energy storage systems.
Malaysia advances on RE as ASEAN lags behind regional targets
MALAYSIA is making strong progress on renewable energy (RE), despite ASEAN’s overall shortfall in meeting regional targets.
