BRIN develops eco-friendly energy sources to cut emissions
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing alternative environmentally friendly energy sources, such as bioethanol for biofuels and hydrogen, to support the transition from fossil-based to clean energy to reduce carbon emissions.
Bursa takes another step to help companies offset carbon emission
Bursa Malaysia will launch a voluntary carbon market (VCM) by year end, with the aim of increasing transparency and enabling companies to buy carbon credits to offset their emissions.
Sabah joins world commitment on climate change
The capital city must take the lead in climate change actions for Sabah and setting an example for other cities in Malaysia.
Minister in charge of Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) Datuk Abidin Madingkir said there were generally two aspects to combating climate change — adaptation and mitigation.
KBank offers free solar rooftop installation for 500,000 households
To further implement the GO GREEN Together project, Kasikornbank has teamed with four partners, i.e., Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, PEA ENCOM Smart Solution Limited, Supalai Public Company Limited, and INNOPOWER Company Limited, to unveil the SolarPlus project to support the Thai public’s use of clean energy.
The first effort of its kind in Thailand, the SolarPlus project aims to install solar rooftops for households for free to allow the general public to generate and sell electricity.
Norway says RE investment to hinge on PHL openness to foreign equity
NORWAY’s ambassador said the Philippines is a potential destination for Norwegian businesses, but their interest in renewable projects here will depend on the industry’s openness to foreign investment.
Vietnam needs US$8-US$14bil power investment a year through 2030, says minister
Vietnam will need investment of between US$8 billion and US$14 billion a year through to 2030 to develop new power plants and expand its grid, its deputy industry minister had said this week.
Shell and Nickel Asia team up for renewable energy in Philippines
Shell (LON:SHEL) has signed a collaboration agreement with Nickel Asia’s renewable energy subsidiary, Emerging Power (EPI), to jointly develop, own, operate, and maintain renewable energy assets in the power hungry Philippines.
Indonesia encourages using domestically-made electric vehicles
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi encouraged the use of environmentally friendly vehicles made by the nation’s children as a momentum for sustainable development and better environmental sustainability in future.
