Project set to power rural solar shift

Czech NGO People in Need, with support from the EU and the Czech Development Agency (CzDA), launched the Switch to Solar project, aiming to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the Kingdom’s rural areas, CzDA said in a press release.
Vietnam Boosts Wind Power in Soc Trang Province

This information was released during a working meeting between the secretary of the Communist Party Committee in Soc Trang, Lam Van Man, and the managers and workers who work on these projects.
Large budget cuts to geothermal drilling program in Indonesia

With the world’s second largest geothermal potential behind the United States, Indonesia continues to lack the seriousness in tapping it effectively, so an article by CNBC in Indonesia this week. With an estimated potential estimated at around 24,000 MW, its current utilisation stands at an installed generation capacity of 2,131 MW, or only 8.9% of […]
Australian mini-grids to power Cambodian villages renewably

As part of Australia’s engagement in the Mekong sub-region, the nation’s embassy joined the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) yesterday to launch a landmark initiative to electrify villages in Cambodia not connected to the grid.
Knight Frank to handle sale of Panasonic solar panel plant in Kulim

KUALA LUMPUR: Knight Frank Malaysia has been exclusively appointed by Panasonic Solar Energy Malaysia for the sale of its solar panel plant in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah.
Vietnam may have to reduce renewable power in next five years: institute

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – It is likely that Vietnam will have to reduce renewable energy sources in the next five years, as booming development in recent years was weighing on the power system, according to a recent report by the Institute of Energy.
Vietnam’s Offshore Wind Development Roadmap Report Launch

This roadmap provides strategic analysis of the offshore wind development potential in Vietnam, considering the opportunities and challenges under different growth scenarios. It is intended to provide evidence to support the Government of Vietnam in establishing policy, regulations, processes, and infrastructure to enable successful growth of this new industry.
Indonesia lifts new, renewable energy generation target
Indonesia’s energy and mineral resources ministry has raised the country’s target to generate electricity from new and renewable energy (EBT) from 30pc to 48pc, which includes co-firing coal with biomass.