Setting Emission Standards for Coal-Fired Power Plants in ASEAN
In the projections up to 2040, coal is projected to remain an important source of energy to power ASEAN’s economic and
industrial development. Improving the overall efficiency of ASEAN’s coal-fired power plants by moving from sub-critical
(SubC) to supercritical (SC) and ultra-supercritical (USC) technologies can contribute positively to ASEAN’s decarbonisation effort.
Maximizing the Co-Benefits of Climate Action by Enhancing the NDCs of Vietnam and other ASEAN Member States
As the heart of the Paris Agreement, the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) chronicle the climate strategy of each party to the agreement in reducing GHG emissions, including associated policies, financial measures and progress towards achieving the targets. Every five years, the NDCs must be updated, to gradually enhance climate policy ambitions.
ASEAN Climate Action: A Review of Nationally Determined Contributions Update in 2020
As the heart of the Paris Agreement, the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) chronicle the climate strategy of each party to the agreement in reducing GHG emissions, including associated policies, financial measures and progress towards achieving the targets. Every five years, the NDCs must be updated, to gradually enhance climate policy ambitions.
Enabling Policies for Promoting Battery Energy Storage in ASEAN
To reveal the enabling policies of battery energy storage (BES) application for higher renewable energy systems in ASEAN, this policy brief identifies the challenges and opportunities in each AMS by reviewing the current development and regulatory framework.
Pursuing Affordable and Clean Energy for a Resilient Economy in ASEAN Communities
To understand what ‘affordable and clean’ energy means to ASEAN, the urgency to push it forward and to explore the recommendations for achieving a resilient economy in ASEAN communities.
Economic Assistance to Electricity Customers in the ASEAN Member States during the COVID-19 Pandemic
To outline the status of the government initiatives in ASEAN geared to supporting electricity consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to convey recommendations for a sustainable recovery.
RE Investment Series – Vietnam
Action plan to attract investment in renewable energy in Vietnam
Prioritise renewable energy in the governance system
Streamline the regulatory framework
Facilitate market entry for investors
Improve transparency and communication about the investment regime
Improve grid expansion planning
Join IRENA to further build the capacity for renewable energy governance
RE Investment Series – Thailand
Action plan to attract investment in renewable energy in Thailand
Set up a dedicated ministry for governing renewables
Expand and improve the regulatory framework
Capitalise on its peer-to-peer energy trading experience
Simplify market entry for foreign investors
Build capacity for renewable energy governance
