Govt drops green energy levy to spur uptake among consumers
IN a renewed push to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition, the government will exempt the 1.6% Renewable Energy Fund (KWTBB) surcharge on electricity sourced through certified green energy schemes, starting 1 August 2025.
Indonesia finalizing climate targets in Second NDC plan
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is finalizing its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) climate targets, focusing on emission reductions in the energy, forestry, waste, agriculture, and marine sectors.
Singapore, UK collaborate on energy transition, sustainable infrastructure investments in SEA
Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced a collaboration on last Sunday to drive clean energy transition and advance the development of sustainable infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
Malakoff commits to greener growth with new Sarawak projects
MALAKOFF Corporation Berhad has formalised a collaboration with Evergreen Earth Sdn Bhd (EESB) through the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore investment opportunities in the development of greenfield solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants and other potential renewable energy (RE) initiatives in Sarawak.
PH needs 350,000 more skilled workers for renewable energy projects — ILO
The Philippines must prepare an additional 350,000 workers by 2030 to meet the growing demands of its renewable energy (RE) pipeline, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO), Businessworld reports.
Sarawak key to ASEAN’s green energy push
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak-linked segment of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is shaping up to be a crucial enabler of regional decarbonisation efforts, supplying low-carbon hydropower to displace fossil fuel generation across Southeast Asia, said an expert.
Thailand Approves Major Tax Incentives to Accelerate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
The Thai Cabinet has approved a comprehensive set of tax incentive measures aimed at boosting energy conservation and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy among households and businesses. The initiatives, proposed by the Ministry of Energy, form a key part of Thailand’s climate roadmap targeting carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by […]
Indonesia’s Cirata Floating Solar Farm: Powering 50,000 Homes with Clean Energy
Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands, is making significant strides toward a sustainable energy future. At the forefront of this transition is the Cirata Floating Solar Farm, Southeast Asia’s largest floating photovoltaic (PV) installation, located on the Cirata Reservoir in West Java, approximately 100 kilometers from Jakarta. This innovative project, which generates […]
