Myanmar energy crisis: 5 Stunning Solar Initiatives Transforming the Future
Myanmar is grappling with an acute energy crisis that has resulted in widespread blackouts and soaring fuel prices, severely affecting businesses and households. The crisis began under the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi and worsened following the military coup in 2021. The junta’s mismanagement and international sanctions have further strained the economy, causing […]
Gas, kerosene price rollback set April 8; diesel unchanged
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can see a small break from rising oil prices this week as fuel retailers will implement a rollback for gasoline and kerosene, while there will be no price movement for diesel.
Vietnam sets new framework for retail electricity pricing
HANOI – Việt Nam has officially established the new framework for average retail electricity prices, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn.
PH expands EV charging infrastructure with stronger regulations and public consultation drives
The Philippines is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with 912 publicly accessible charging stations operational nationwide as of 31 March 2025, primarily concentrated in the National Capital Region. To further accelerate EV adoption, the Department of Energy (DOE) is introducing new regulatory initiatives and public consultations aimed at ensuring a safe, efficient, […]
ASEAN to unveil standard EV policy at upcoming summit
ASEAN member states are set to introduce a unified electric vehicle (EV) policy as part of broader efforts to promote regional sustainability and speed up the transition to clean energy.
Indonesia publishes new guidelines for PPAs from power plants using renewable energy
The Government of Indonesia through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has ratified the Ministerial Regulation (Permen) ESDM Number 5 of 2025 concerning Guidelines for Power Purchase Agreements (Perjanjian Jual Beli Tenaga / PJBL) from Power Plants that utilize Renewable Energy Sources. The new guidelines will apply to geothermal power plants, as well as hydroelectric, […]
Philippines Launch Major 9 GW Energy Auction for 2029
The Department of Energy of the Philippines (DOE) has just launched the fourth cycle of renewable energy auctions, known as the Green Energy Auction 4 (GEA-4), aimed at awarding precisely 9,378 MW of new ground-mounted solar, onshore wind capacities, and integrated battery storage solutions. This new initiative is part of a series of successive auctions […]
Philippines opens tender for 9.4GW of renewable energy and storage
The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has started an auction scheme for renewable power paired with storage which aims to tender over 9GW of capacity.
