#TECH: Passion for climate change sparked smart energy consumption solution for buildings
BUILDINGS consume a lot of energy from the use of air-conditioners, lights and other equipment. Can these be controlled and managed for better energy consumption? This was on Saikrishnan Ranganathan’s mind when he and his business partner, Max Pagel, decided to set up SensorFlow, an energy management and smart home automation start-up. THE BEGINNING The […]
Vietnam: Corporate Direct Renewable Energy Deals In Vietnam Move Closer
Corporate renewable power purchase deals are a step closer to reality in Vietnam following a proposal from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) recommending the Prime Minister approve a so-called DPPA pilot project this year. In Proposal 544 dated 21 Jan 2020, the MOIT gave its formal recommendation to the PM to approve a […]
Malaysia’s banks are bucking global finance decarbonisation trend by funding coal, study finds
Maybank, CIMB and RHB Bank have provided almost US$5 billion in loans and bonds for new coal projects over the last decade. And unlike international and Singaporean banks, Malaysia’s banks show no signs of going cold on the climate-changing fossil fuel, the study claims. Malaysia’s major banks are bucking a global trend towards the decarbonisation of […]
Sarawak CM: Indonesia asked for guidance on hydro projects
KUCHING, Feb 16 — Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg today said the Indonesian government has requested for assistance from the state government in the development of hydropower projects in Indonesian Kalimantan. “I will be going to Jakarta next week to meet with Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif,” he said […]
Son La hydropower company aims to produce more electricity in 2020
Hanoi (VNA) – Son La hydropower company has set a target of producing over 11.7 billion kWh of electricity in 2020, up about 2.5 billion kWh compared to the previous year. Director Khuong The Anh said his firm, which manages the Son La and Lai Chau hydropower plants, will strive to ensure safe and effective operation […]
New renewables bill may give Indonesia chance to move away from coal
Energy industry observers and activists have welcomed the move of Indonesia’s parliament in drafting a bill on renewable energy that will be included in its docket of priority legislation for passage this year. Indonesia’s parliament has for the first time prioritized passing new legislation on renewable energy, and activists have seized the opportunity to call for […]
APAC Hydrogen Association launched in Singapore
February 14 (Renewables Now) – A new organisation dedicated to supporting the hydrogen industry in the Asia Pacific region has been formed this week. The Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Association (APAC Hydrogen Association) was set up by industry executives from the renewables sector in Asia. The Singapore-based entity will coordinate international policy, communications, research and analysis. Additionally, […]
Singapore’s clean energy firm Sunseap raises $72m from Thailand’s Banpu Group
Singapore-based renewable energy solutions Sunseap Group on Friday announced it has raised S$100 million ($71.8 million) from Thailand’s listed energy company Banpu Group to support its regional expansion. The latest financing forms the fourth tranche of the firm’s Series D round. In January, the company had secured S$50 million ($36.8 million) from Singapore’s state investor […]
