Philippines fast-tracks world’s largest solar park with green lane certificate
The Board of Investments of the Philippines has issued a green lane certificate to Terra Solar Philippines for an under-construction project that has been touted as the world’s largest solar array. The certification aims to streamline development.
Indonesia eases local content requirements for solar power projects
Indonesia has relaxed its local content requirements for solar power projects financed by foreign investors, as it seeks to expedite renewable energy development in the country and boost the domestic solar panel industry.
New body proposed to regulate energy prices
Energy authorities will be given more power to regulate domestic oil and cooking gas prices through taxes and subsidies under a new law, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Update on Malaysia’s national climate change bill will be shared in September, with public consultation launched thereafter
Malaysia’s highly-anticipated National Climate Change bill is making steady progress and the results of a roadshow by NRES (Ministry of National Resources and Environmental Sustainability) across Malaysian states will be shared in September, then thereafter launched for a public consultation for a month for feedback, Minister YB Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad said at the Unlocking […]
PLN And USAID Renew Commitment To Accelerate Renewable Energy Development In Indonesia
PT PLN (Persero) has reinforced its collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to expedite Indonesia’s energy transition through various renewable energy and electricity modernization initiatives. This renewed commitment was formalized with the signing of the continuation of the Terms of Reference (TOR) at the PLN Head Office in Jakarta.
Indonesia’s energy subsidies to rise this year: Finance Minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Monday that the energy subsidies in the State Budget (APBN) are expected to increase this year.
Gulf Energy supports nuclear power, urges public education on
Ratthaphol Cheunsomchit, deputy chief executive officer of Gulf Energy Development PCL, says that according to the draft of Thailand’s Power Development Plan for 2024-2040 (PDP 2024) by the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), the plan includes small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) as an option for maintaining energy security.
Direct power purchase pilot project approved
The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a pilot project that will allow businesses to purchase electricity directly from power producers. The move is a response to requests from foreign investors, particularly energy-intensive data centre operations, about the possibility of direct power purchase agreements (PPAs) that would help them better manage energy costs.
