Renewables to eat up 21% of Thailand’s energy mix by 2028
Strong government support is pushing reliance away from natural gas-fired power. The capacity of non-hydro renewables may expand to 21% of Thailand’s total power capacity mix at 14,858 MW by 2028, according to a report by Fitch Solutions. The report forecasted capacity growth in the renewables sector to be robust over the coming decade driven […]
Negros Oriental declares Renewable Energy Day
NEGROS Oriental is the first province in the Philippines to institutionalize unequivocal support and commitment to renewable energy sources through an annual commemorative local government event. Governor Roel Degamo recently signed Executive Order No. 22 to 18 declaring Renewable Energy Day in Negros Oriental every fifth day of March. This follows a similarly groundbreaking executive […]
Indonesian institutions struggle to get funding for green energy projects
Securing funding for environmentally friendly projects has not been a straightforward process for Indonesian companies and organizations, many of which are unaware that certain standards need to be fulfilled before applying for funding for green energy projects at international and multilateral organizations. The standards are considered basic: Write a clear proposal and comply with the […]
Vietnam’s renewables industry looking rosy
This opens up golden opportunities for the private sector to tap into the growing demand, but several bottlenecks must first be solved. The energy industry is now looking to the private sector as a financial, source in order to develop, according to the World Bank In 2018, the Vietnamese renewable power sector fared well, with […]
Power generation from renewable energy to be ended in six months
Power generation by renewable energy to be used for Hpa-an industry zone and Myawady economic zone will be finalized in six months, said Nan Khin Htwe, Chief Minister for Kayin State. “Good opportunities for those wishing to make investment will come into view. Power will be available from the national grid and other resources,” said […]
Business groups laud Renewable Energy Day declaration
DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) on Monday lauded Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo’s move declaring every March 5, starting this year, as Renewable Energy Day. Dumaguete-based PCCI regional governor for Central Visayas Edward Du described the executive order (E0) […]
Cambodia’s renewable energy supplies to grow
The amount of clean power supply in Cambodia is expected to rise as solar power gains momentum. ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK The Kingdom’s renewable energy supply is expected to grow as more solar power plants are being built and new investors express interest in the sector, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Ministry spokesman […]
Draft law for new, renewable energy should be prioritized: lawmaker
Jakarta, (ANTARA News) – A member of the House Commission VII overseeing energy, mineral resources, research and technology and environmental affairs, Tifatul Sembiring, spoke about the importance of the draft law for new and renewable energy in an attempt to prepare people for the future. “The draft law for new and renewable energy should be […]
European Union supports 7 renewable energy projects in PH
The European Union, through the Access to Sustainable Energy Programme, agreed to co-finance seven renewable energy projects that would provide power to around 40,000 households in remote areas of the Philippines, the Energy Department said Thursday. “Our goal is to provide electricity throughout the entire archipelago by 2020. These projects will bring more progress in […]
Three Singapore firms to invest $100m in Southeast Asian renewables projects
Projects in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Myanmar are already in the pipeline for financing. Singapore-based firms WEnergy Global, ICMG Partners, and Greenway Grid Global (GGG), an investment company with TEPCO Power Grid Inc (TEPCO-PG) as one of the major shareholders, have formed an investment entity of $60m. According to an announcement, this entity will finance […]