Vietnam raises solar feed-in tariffs with energy storage, regional incentives
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has announced a new round of feed-in tariffs (FIT) for solar power, introducing location-based pricing and, for the first time, incorporating energy storage systems.
Malaysia advances on RE as ASEAN lags behind regional targets
MALAYSIA is making strong progress on renewable energy (RE), despite ASEAN’s overall shortfall in meeting regional targets.
Government proposes allowing Prime Minister to approve nuclear power projects
The Vietnamese Government has proposed granting the Prime Minister authority to approve nuclear power plant investment proposals, which currently come under the jurisdiction of the National Assembly (NA), in a draft revision of the Atomic Energy Law.
Masdar and PLN to develop floating solar projects in Indonesia
United Arab Emirates-based clean energy company Masdar has partnered Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, PT PLN (Persero), to advance the development of floating solar power projects in Indonesia.
Southeast Asia Set To Soar As Global Hub For Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Southeast Asia is emerging as a promising global hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), thanks to its abundant agricultural waste and supportive regional efforts, a new joint Canadian-ASEAN study reveals.
Vietnam’s nuclear comeback powers the future
The revival of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects, with Petrovietnam and Vietnam Electricity (EVN) as the lead investors, marks a turning point in Vietnam’s energy strategy, ensuring security and meeting rising electricity demand.”
Why is Southeast Asia turning to nuclear power?
Southeast Asia’s only nuclear power plant is located in the province of Bataan in the Philippines, around 40 miles (64 kilometers) from the capital, Manila.
SMR use in Singapore’s data centers pushed
Other experts prefer an energy mix that includes nuclear, hydrogen, and imported RE. Nuclear power is the “right step” for Singapore as it works toward decarbonizing its energy sources in the long run, an industry leader said.
