PETRA To Launch New Large-Scale Solar Bidding In Second Quarter 2025

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has announced that a new round of bidding under the Large Scale Solar (LSS-6) programme will commence as early as the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) to further increase renewable energy capacity in Malaysia’s electricity supply system.
Govt explores development of Maung Pindad electric version

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The government is continuing to explore the development of domestically produced electric vehicles, including an electric version of the Maung tactical vehicle manufactured by PT Pindad.
Vietnam identifies five provinces for large-scale nuclear power plants

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has identified five provinces in Vietnam as potential locations for large-scale nuclear power plants. These provinces are concentrated in the South Central, Central, and North Central regions.
Malaysia to submit Carbon Capture Bill to parliament in March

To achieve its net-zero target, the Malaysian government is adopting various carbon reduction technologies, with carbon capture set to present a development draft in March to help hard-to-decarbonize industries transition. According to TA Securities, Malaysia’s carbon capture technology is expected to attract over $10 billion in capital investments within the next five years.
WWF-Cambodia equip ranger stations with solar energy

WWF-Cambodia has taken a significant step in strengthening conservation efforts in the Mekong Flooded Forest by equipping ranger stations in Sambo and Prek Prasob Wildlife Sanctuaries with solar energy systems and essential patrol gear.
Singapore’s solar deployment reaches 1.35 GWp as of June 2024

Its current capacity is able to meet 2% of total energy demand. Singapore has reported a solar energy deployment of 1.35 gigawatt-peak (GWp) as of June 2024, nearly reaching its target of 1.5 GWp in 2025.
Indonesia to Build Three Solar Power Plants

Purwakarta. Indonesia is set to begin the construction of three solar power plants in East Java, West Java, and West Sumatra, with a combined capacity of 220 megawatt-peak (MWp), a senior official announced on Thursday.
RI secures 14.7 M Euros grant from EU-France to fund energy transition

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia secured a grant of 14.7 million Euros (around US$15.2 million) from the European Union (EU) and France for the development of energy transition in the country.