Northern Solar Poised for Growth Amid Malaysia’s Renewable Energy Boom
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on Malaysia’s surging renewable energy market, fueled by large-scale solar (LSS) projects, national grid modernization efforts, and rising corporate demand for clean energy solutions.
Vietnam Unveils National Action Plan to Boost Renewable Energy and Circular Economy
Vietnam has introduced its National Action Plan for a Circular Economy until 2035, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy development to drive sustainable economic growth and environmental protection. The plan, approved on January 23, 2025, under Decision No. 222/QĐ-TTg, outlines strategies to enhance energy efficiency, minimize waste, and promote resource recycling as the country […]
Sungrow Deploys Philippines’ First MW-Level Rapid Shutdown Project, Advancing Solar Safety
Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverter and energy storage solutions, has successfully implemented the Philippines’ first MW-level rapid shutdown project, marking a major advancement in solar safety technology. The project, a commercial and industrial (C&I) photovoltaic (PV) installation in Quezon District, Metro Manila, utilizes Sungrow’s SG125CX-P2 and SR20D-M PV rapid shutdown solutions.
Thailand Urged to Renegotiate Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements to Lower Electricity Costs
The Thai government is facing growing calls to renegotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) with renewable energy producers to ease the financial burden on consumers and businesses. The proposal, led by Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) member Worawit Srianunraksa, suggests adjusting electricity purchase prices to reflect actual generation costs, potentially reducing electricity bills by 0.17 baht per […]
Government commits to renewable energy growth as data centres multiply in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has 18 data centres with a total electricity demand of at least 800MW, and the number is expected to increase to 81 by 2035, says Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pic).
Singaporean RE developer eyes $300-M investment in Philippines
SINGAPORE-BASED renewable energy (RE) developer Gurīn Energy plans to invest approximately $300 million (around P17 billion) in the Philippines to develop one gigawatt (GW) of RE projects over the next two to three years.
Thailand Explores Energy Cost Reductions While Balancing Renewable Investments
Thailand’s Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has proposed a significant reduction in electricity tariffs by adjusting the use of Pool Gas, a key component in the country’s energy generation mix. The proposed cut of nearly 0.40 baht per kilowatt-hour surpasses the 0.17 baht reduction initially suggested by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which had recommended lowering […]
Thailand Strengthens Air Quality Efforts with Renewable Energy and Innovation
Five key agencies, including the Ministry of Energy, Pollution Control Department, Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), Chulalongkorn University, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), have announced a joint initiative to improve air quality and reduce pollution. The collaboration, titled “Breathe Our Future: Space & Sensor Synergy,” aims to integrate satellite and […]
