Vietnam prepares for 11-15% power supply growth in 2025: ministry
Vietnam expects its electricity supply to grow 11-15% in 2025, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said Thursday, while asking relevant state agencies and power suppliers to make utmost preparations.
Egat keen to expedite 15 solar farm projects
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) wants to accelerate the development of 15 planned floating solar farm projects with a total capacity of 2,656 megawatts on the reservoirs of its six hydroelectric dams under the new national power development plan (PDP) of 2024.
Malaysia to deliver 1st green electricity package to Singapore by year-end
MALAYSIA is expected to make its first green electricity delivery to Singapore, from its cross-border renewable energy (RE) auction under the Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM) platform by year-end.
Thailand Takes First Step Toward Nuclear Power Plant Study
BANGKOK — Thailand’s nuclear power plant project is about to make its debut as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) plans to sign a MoU with the Office of Atoms for Peace on November 15. This agreement aims to establish a study committee to outline the operational framework, conduct public hearings and promote clean, low-cost energy.
Vietnam’s PM urges reactivation of nuclear power project to secure sustainable energy
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized reactivating nuclear power, accelerating public investment, and advancing high-quality human resources as crucial strategies to sustain Vietnam’s socioeconomic growth and meet rising energy demands.
Trinasolar, Citicore in 2GW Philippines TOPCon module supply deal
Chinese solar manufacturing giant Trinasolar has signed a 2GW module supply deal with Philippines renewable energy developer Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC).
Thailand to add 3 more large-scale pumped storage hydropower plants
To mitigate the impact of intermittent wind and solar power generation, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to invest 90 billion Thai baht (approximately 2.6 billion USD) in expanding pumped-storage hydropower plants at three dams.
Meralco raises power rates by P0.15/kwh for September
MANILA (UPDATE) — Meralco power rates are climbing by P0.15 per kilowatt-hour in September. This means the overall rate for a typical household will now be P11.7882/kWh, from last month’s P11.6339/kWh.
