Indonesia’s January biodiesel consumption at 706,176 kL -ministry
JAKARTA, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Indonesia consumed 706,176 kilolitres (kL) of unblended biodiesel in the month of January, data from Energy and Mineral Resources showed on Tuesday. That is 35% higher than the average monthly biodiesel consumption in 2019. In the whole of 2019, Indonesia used 6.26 million kL of unblended biodiesel made from palm […]
Coronavirus delays 135MW solar duo by Philippines utility
As global efforts to contain the coronavirus step up, the disease continues to affect the solar industry, with a subsidiary of major Filipino utility Meralco announcing that the commissioning of 135MW of solar projects has been delayed due to the virus outbreak. Meralco PowerGen Corp’s (MGen) two PV projects in the Luzon provinces of Tarlac […]
Next-generation coalition invites government and business leaders to champion energy transition
A next-generation coalition of youth, local governments, business start-ups, and healthcare professionals laid out today their principles and demands for a responsive and inclusive energy transition in the Philippines. The OurEnergy 2030 coalition (www.ourenergy2030.org) is calling on government and business leaders to drive forward the Philippines’ bold path towards justly and effectively transitioning our energy […]
Fear? Cost? Fame? What’s turning on Asian businesses to renewable energy?
Businesses hardly ever adopt renewable energy for altruistic reasons, but does that matter? In this interview with Eco-Business, Lionel Steinitz, CEO of LYS Energy, talks about why firms go green, and how Southeast Asia can unlock its solar potential. Lionel Steinitz, the founder and chief executive of Singapore-based renewable energy firm LYS Energy Group, came to Singapore […]
Vietnam sets long-term renewable goals as solar auctions beckon
Nearly a third of Vietnam’s primary energy supply could be covered by green energy by 2045, according to government proposals emerging as the country prepares to hold PV auctions. The 97-million-inhabitant state and current solar hotspot in Asia will work to ensure renewable energy accounts for a 15-20% share by 2030 and grows to 25-30% […]
LONGi Solar strikes deal to buy Vietnam-based OEM Vina Solar
‘Solar Module Super League’ (SMSL) member, LONGi Solar has signed a framework agreement to buy Vietnam-based solar cell and module OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Vina Solar for RMB 1.78 billion (US$253 million). Vina Solar is a subsidiary of Chinese industrial company East Group. The deal to purchase Vina Solar comes straight after China-based PV manufacturer, […]
Programme helps promote solar power use in Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) – An online seminar on promoting cooperation in the “Million Green Homes” programme in Vietnam was jointly held by the Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID) and the Vietnam Coalition for Climate Action (VCCA) in Hanoi on February 24. According to Director of GreenID Nguy Thi Khanh, the programme was initiated in 2019, aiming to developing one […]
Malaysia lays out plans for next state-level smart city project
As highly-integrated urban spaces, smart cities will be key to supporting tomorrow’s businesses, as digital becomes less an initiative, and more part of their DNA. Underpinning these urban landscapes will be the core concepts of sustainability and efficiency. Data collected through sensors will feedback information enabling analytics programs to optimize transport and energy systems. While […]
