Solar Philippines to build ‘world’s largest solar project’ with 4GW capacity
The listed subsidiary of PV project developer Solar Philippines is planning to add a 3.5GW solar farm to its 500MW system already under construction on the Northern Filipino region of Luzon, which the company claims would make it the largest PV project in the world.
Laos to focus on development of renewable energy
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The government has vowed to diversify energy sources in Laos by placing more emphasis on renewable energy sources, particularly electricity generated by solar, wind and biomass systems.
Indonesia Decarbonizes its Electricity Production
Indonesia aims to be carbon neutral by 2060. Thus, the country is working on its energy mix by developing renewable energies. While the majority of electricity production comes from coal, Jakarta aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 23% by 2025.
Indonesia has Potential to Lead in Shipping’s Energy Transition
As the shipping industry looks for future sources of alternative fuels and emerging nations look to the opportunities being created by the new fuel industry, a new report suggests that Indonesia has the opportunity to take a leadership role.
Clean energy brings stable electricity supply to Truong Sa Archipelago
Solar and wind power is used widely in islands belonging to Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, said Colonel Le Dinh Hai, Deputy Head of Brigade 146 under Naval Region 4.
PetroVietnam rolls out measures to facilitate energy transition
Despite various difficulties, the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has rolled out measures to keep operations buoyant in the current situation and to engage in energy transition based on the future of the industry.
Vietnam’s Target for Carbon-Neutral Transportation: Opportunities and the Path Forward
Vietnam will soon be embarking on a considerable project, costing more than US$100 billion, following the recent approval of plans to reach carbon-neutrality in transport. The government has set out its targets and now requires ministries and partners to come together to develop plans and realize the state’s ambitious, but necessary objectives.
Jokowi accentuates need to optimize green economy development
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) drew attention to the need to optimize clean energy resources and the green economy to achieve an inclusive, just, and sustainable Indonesia in future.
