In post-Covid Asia, countries should develop their own renewable energy capabilities
With clean energy projects experiencing delays due to the coronavirus, developing economies in the region should scale up local manufacturing and employment, said the Asian Development Bank’s energy sector chief. With developing Asia set to build fewer solar plants and wind turbines this year amid the Covid-19 crisis, the region should turn to domestic suppliers for renewable […]
Energy minister: Four million domestic users whose bills are under RM77 get three months’ free electricity supply
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 ― A total of four million or 52.2 per cent of domestic users of electricity with a monthly bill of up to RM77 or 300kWh usage will enjoy free supply for three months under the Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik scheme. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the free supply […]
Indonesia working on $1b solar-driven green economic recovery scheme
A think tank and the government are working on an ambitious billion-dollar plan to recover Indonesia’s virus-ridden economy by installing thousands of rooftop solar panels.The scheme ultimately entails installing panels with a combined capacity of 1 gigawatt of peak power GWp) a year for millions of Indonesia’s poorest households over the next four to five […]
Analysis: Low gas prices not enough for Asia to move away from coal
Singapore — Record low global gas prices may have hit the appetite for coal in the Americas and in Europe, but it may do little to snatch away the fuel’s strong presence in Asia, thanks to the region’s limited scope to switch between fuels.
Thailand extends discounts on LPG for households and NGV for taxis
The current discount campaigns on LPG and NGV will be extended by 1-3 months, according to the latest resolution from the Committee on Energy Policy Administration (CEPA).
TNB seeks solution to high electricity bill problem
PUTRAJAYA: Tenaga Nasional Bhd has given an assurance that it is working with the energy and natural resources ministry and Energy Commission to solve the problem of high electricity bills.
Indonesia pushes back target for palm oil fuel refinery to 2026
JAKARTA, June 16 (Reuters) – Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, is pushing back by three years its target to produce fuel made entirely from palm oil, a government document showed on Tuesday.
Diversification of energy resources to support resiliency
MANILA – Not overly relying on one or two specific resources will help countries to be more energy resilient, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Southeast Asia Department principal climate change specialist Toru Kubo said Tuesday.
