Vietnam has cut the utilisation rate of power produced at its largest solar farm by 40% due to the lack of a pricing mechanism in place, authorities have confirmed, in a move that could be a blow to the country’s drive to increase the use of renewable energy.

Indonesia has issued a regulation to encourage renewable energy use in one of the world’s biggest carbon emitters, including a plan to retire some coal plants early, a presidential decree said.  

The growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) requires long-term planning to ensure adequate power supplies, with one idea being to build “micro grids” at charging stations, says Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc.

The government will increase existing promotional grants and subsidies for the commercialisation of renewable energy, says Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif has emphasized the importance of developing new and renewable energy (EBT) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector and realizing net-zero emissions by 2060.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Thursday that renewable energy from hydropower, solar energy and biomass energy has accounted for 40 percent of the kingdom’s total energy.

Acciona Energia has reached a strategic agreement with south-east Asian wind developer The Blue Circle to become the main shareholder in the regional renewables player.  

President Joko Widodo has signed a presidential regulation (Perpres) concerning new and renewable energy (EBT) electricity tariffs, which is expected to be issued this week, the Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has said.

The “Research Report on Vietnam’s Electricity Industry 2022-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. With a large population, strong economic growth, and rapidly declining reserves in existing oil and gas fields, Vietnam is one of the fastest growing energy import markets in Asia. Vietnam’s annual electricity demand is expected to grow by 10% to 12% per year over […]

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recently signed several letters of intent to help Singaporean companies to invest in the Philippines. These plans include efforts to install a 1.3 GW floating solar project on Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the Philippines.