Philippines to rely on coal-fired plants amid green energy push
THE Philippines will exhaust currently operating coal-fired plants as the plan to increase renewable energy’s share in the power generation mix remains at a standstill.
Lao govt, investor ink concession deal to develop 124 MW hydropower project
The Lao government on Wednesday (June 19) signed a concession agreement with an investor to develop a 124 MW hydropower project, boosting the country’s efforts to promote clean energy consumption and export to countries in the region.
Sabah rejects proposed CCUS Bill, citing existing land laws
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah agrees with the stand taken by Sarawak that the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Bill is not necessary for the two states as they have separate land and forestry laws, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.
Energy Outlook Report suggests Vietnam’s net-zero goal technically feasible
The latest Vietnam Energy Outlook Report – Pathways to Net-Zero (EOR-NZ) said that Vietnam’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is not only technically feasible, but also the most cost-optimized scenario.
AIS inks deal to build solar-powered base stations in remote areas of Thailand
AIS signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Gulf Energy development to build 20 solar-powered off-grid basestations in remote areas of Thailand in a transaction worth about 23.27 million Thai baht (US$632.14 million).
Solarvest and Serikandi Launch Brunei’s First Rooftop Solar Project with 382.53 kWp Capacity at Jerudong International School
Solarvest Holdings Bhd (Solarvest) and Serikandi Holdings Sdn Bhd proudly announced the successful launch of Brunei’s first rooftop solar project at Jerudong International School. This historic initiative, with a capacity of 382.53 kilowatts peak (kWp), marks a significant advancement in Brunei’s renewable energy sector and represents a milestone as the country’s first rooftop solar project.
Quezon City powers City Hall with solar energy
In an effort to make the Quezon City Hall and its structures energy self-sufficient, three buildings in the complex are now being powered by solar energy.
DOE: Foreign investors eyeing hydrogen contracts in PH
The Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that several businesses from North America, Europe, and Australia are interested in competing for contracts for hydrogen projects in the Philippines.
