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To mitigate the impact of intermittent wind and solar power generation, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to invest 90 billion Thai baht (approximately 2.6 billion USD) in expanding pumped-storage hydropower plants at three dams.
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MANILA (UPDATE) — Meralco power rates are climbing by P0.15 per kilowatt-hour in September.
This means the overall rate for a typical household will now be P11.7882/kWh, from last month’s P11.6339/kWh.
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Baku, Azerbaijan (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is promoting a new program for developing 100 gigawatts of renewable energy at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29).
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Singapore could import large quantities of low-cost solar power from neighbouring countries using undersea cables, with the indicative cost being competitive with gas generation. Unlimited world-class pumped hydro energy storage is available in neighbouring countries in the range 50-5000 GWh to support very large scale transmission.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 reflects a commitment not only to global climate targets but also to sustainable development and economic resilience.
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Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam’s (BIBD) new 60kWh photovoltaic (PV) system, inaugurated yesterday, marks a significant stride in the bank’s journey towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. As the first financial institution in Bandar Seri Begawan to install rooftop solar panels, BIBD demonstrates its commitment to a greener and more resilient future for Brunei.
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On the land of Mahãhay in Laos, which has suffered much damage due to forest degradation, the reforestation project implemented by Vietnam has started the journey of regenerating the ecosystem and protecting the livelihoods of the people. With each green forest returning, the people here not only improve their income but also take pride in contributing to sustainable environmental protection.
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SINGAPORE – More public bus users will be able to enjoy quieter, emission-free rides, as the first batch of 360 electric buses purchased by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in 2023 are on track to enter service from December.
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