Southeast Asia expands pumped hydro to boost energy storage
As Southeast Asia rapidly transitions toward renewable energy, countries across the region are investing heavily in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) to enhance grid stability and support sustainable growth.
PE2: USD 892B needed to achieve Energy Efficiency goals in Southeast Asia
The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) says that to achieve the energy efficiency goals in Southeast Asia, around USD 892 billion in investments will be needed by 2040.
Coal has covered more than 90% of the electricity demand growth in ASEAN countries
In 2023, electricity demand in ASEAN countries – such as Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines – rose by 3.6%. In absolute terms, the increase was 44.7 terawatt-hours (TWh), comparable to New Zealand’s annual electricity consumption. Coal-fired thermal power plants played a key role in meeting growing demand, increasing […]
ASEAN power grid could create new jobs, bring investments to energy sector: Study
SINGAPORE – The Asean power grid would have many benefits for countries in the region other than providing green electricity, including the creation of new jobs, reduced air pollution, and significant investments generated for the energy sector.
Health and climate risks overlap in coal-burning Southeast Asia
Coal power isn’t just fueling climate change – it’s igniting a global health crisis. As Southeast Asian nations struggle to shake off their dependence on fossil fuels, tiny but deadly fine particle air pollution from coal facilities continues to cut short millions of lives annually.
Japan, ASEAN to seek common rules toward decarbonisation
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will aim to establish common rules to promote decarbonization in Asia, according to a draft joint statement of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) summit to be chaired by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
ASEAN Govts Need to Ensure Power Grid Interconnection Becomes a Reality – Sarawak Energy
ASEAN Governments need to ensure that the interconnection of their power grids becomes a reality as there will be no energy transition without the interconnectivity in this region, said Sarawak Energy Bhd group chief ecexutive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili.
Southeast Asia to miss green goal on slow storage deployment
Southeast Asia will miss its renewable energy production goal, highlighting the difficulties in weaning the region off fossil fuels like coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to an intergovernmental think tank.
