Myanmar’s erratic electricity supply is forcing small businesses to shut down
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are reportedly experiencing adverse effects due to frequent electricity blackouts, leading to some businesses having to halt their operations. The state-owned Yangon Electrical Supply Corporation (YESC) reported in April that the production capacity of large hydropower plants in the national power system has decreased due to dry conditions.
Meralco hikes power rate in May
The tight power supply in the Luzon grid during the yellow and red alerts in April has pushed electricity rates up in franchise areas of Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Meralco announced Tuesday that power rates in May increased by PHP0.4621 per kilowatt hour to PHP11.4139 per kWh from PHP10.9518 per kWh in the previous month.
Sarawak-Singapore electricity project to be operational by 2031
The electricity supply interconnection project linking Sarawak to Singapore is expected to be commercially operational by 2031, says state utilities and telecommunications minister Julaihi Narawi. He said the project is currently undergoing technical research, which involves survey work for the undersea cable route.
Voluntary power cuts may be encouraged in extreme gas shortage; power rationing a last resort: EMA
Industries and households may be encouraged to voluntarily cut electricity use during an extreme gas shortage, with power rationing being a last resort, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) told The Straits Times on May 9.
Malaysia sets up Energy Exchange Malaysia for cross-border sales of green electricity
The Malaysian government has agreed to establish the Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem) to facilitate cross-border sales of green electricity to neighbouring countries. The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry said the setting up of Enegem is in line with Malaysia’s energy transition aspiration and commitment to support regional power integration via the Asean Power Grid […]
Restricting waste-to-electricity capacity will do more harm than good: experts
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST), the technology of incinerating waste to generate electricity has been used widely in the world thanks to outstanding advantages over other technologies.
Delta farmers apply solar power for cost-efficient production
The application of a solar power model combined with agricultural production helps many farmers in Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta provinces become more proactive in production plans and reduce costs.
Cambodia’s regional power grid bid gets ADB support
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), yesterday, supported Cambodia’s push for the establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), sharing a vision to enhance the region’s green energy security.
