Ministry pushes for direct power purchase agreements across Vietnam
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Effective from July 3, 2024, Decree 80 outlines the framework for direct power purchase agreements, aiming to enhance the collaboration between renewable energy supplier and major electricity users.
Prospect of pricier power bills alarms Federation of Thai Industries
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The state plan to increase the cost of electricity later this year may affect foreign direct investment in Thailand, which is now grappling with a sluggish economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Singapore needs SEA neighbours to power renewable energy transition
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Experts favour Malaysia and Indonesia as renewable energy import sources.
Indonesia needs more micro hydro power plants for energy transition
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Deputy Minister for Environment and Forestry Alue Dohong has urged the public to help the government script the transition to new and renewable energy by installing more micro hydro power plants (PLTMHs).
Energy transition pushed as PH dependency on coal deemed high
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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday renewed his call for an energy transition as the country’s dependency on coal-fired power has surpassed that of Indonesia and China.
Govt Expands Hydroelectric Power Initiatives To Boost Renewable Energy Use
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As of December 2023, hydroelectricity accounts for 15 percent of the total energy mix in Malaysia.
Philippines switches on 64 MW solar project
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Prime Solar Solutions Corp. has completed a 64 MW solar project in the eastern Philippines. It is one of two facilities by the company that will supply 128 MW per year combined.
Indonesia seeks green investments to combat climate change, boost sustainable growth
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The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlighted Indonesia’s significant potential in the green and renewable energy sector, noting that it has the second-largest nature-based solutions capacity in the world after Brazil, at up to 1.5 GtCO2 per year.