Philippines sees increase in employment in RE sector
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines saw an increase in employment in the renewable energies industry last year, but could have employed more if not for the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on various project developments in the sector, according to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
CLEANER FUTURE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY
WHEN former US president Jimmy Carter installed solar panels to heat water in the White House in 1979, people probably thought he was mad.
Cambodia committed to join research on safe, sustainable and affordable energy sources
Cambodia is ready to participate in research on safe, sustainable and affordable energy sources to contribute to dealing with climate change issue.
ADB, government looking into ETM financing in shift to clean energy sources
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Philippine government, together with Indonesia and Vietnam, are considering the implementation of the energy transition mechanism (ETM) to finance the shift to cleaner energy sources.
Indonesia plans 4.7GW of new solar by 2030
Indonesia has planned to increase its solar power generating capacity by an additional 4.7 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 as part of its efforts for net zero carbon emissions by 2060.
Investment in coal-fired power to dry up as world seeks to go green
Vietnam will find it hard to mobilize foreign funding for coal-fired electricity plants because many nations have vowed-up to step up environmental protection.
Coal-fueled power plants no longer an option: Energy Minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The development of coal-fueled power plants (PLTU) is no longer an option in Indonesia, which is moving to transition from fossil fuels to new and renewable energy, the Energy and Mineral Resources Minister has said.
Energy crossroads
Asian countries are taking big steps toward green goals, but huge energy appetites will be fed mainly by fossil fuels in the near term.
