Renewable Energy
Why Southeast Asia needs a tailored approach to electrification at COP31
Negotiations at COP31 will focus in part on the need to electrify the economy. Southeast Asia’s push for renewable-powered electrification is gaining urgency, but differing energy needs, policy barriers and grid constraints call for tailored national approaches.
The lessons of a Malaysian solar pioneer for cross-border power
Ditrolic Energy’s power project between Malaysia and Singapore could offer a blueprint for cross-border renewable energy trade across Southeast Asia. In an interview, the CEO and founder lays out the key challenges.
Southeast Asia’s energy grid plan: One project at a time
After decades of discussion, the ASEAN Power Grid is taking shape through individual cross-border projects, building the foundations for wider regional electricity trade.
Exclusive: Philippines rooftop solar inquiries up tenfold since March
Rooftop solar inquiries in the Philippines have surged tenfold since March, the industry association president says. However, upfront costs remain high and financing gaps continue to slow the pace of installations.
Taiwan AI growth highlights need for energy storage, renewables
Taiwan’s AI boom will require sustained investment in battery storage and renewable energy sources. Meanwhile, Malaysia and Thailand are also adopting strategies to meet growing data center demand.
Taiwan’s offshore wind slowdown holds lessons for other Asian markets
Despite rapid growth over the past decade, Taiwan’s offshore wind industry faces mounting challenges under its newer auction model, offering lessons for emerging markets across Asia as they seek to turn ambitious targets into operating projects.
ASEAN advances energy security as experts urge faster clean energy shift
ASEAN energy ministers have made new commitments on power trade, data transparency and oil security. Experts say more action is needed - faster - after a year of fuel price shocks.
Electrification: An opportunity for development in Cambodia? [Op-Ed]
Cambodia has a lot to gain from seizing the opportunities offered by the global focus...
Foreign Investment in Bangladesh: Powering Renewable Energy
Introducing policy reforms to address existing barriers, de-risk projects, incentivise developers and improve investor confidence remains key for accelerating Bangladesh's clean energy transition and strengthening its energy security.
What Keeps Halting Bangladesh’s Solar Revolution
Experts warn that Bangladesh’s energy crisis will persist without a decisive shift toward renewable energy. While the political rhetoric for accelerating solar energy deployment to enhance energy security and affordability is growing stronger, structural and institutional barriers threaten to delay progress.
Solar Energy Gives Bangladesh a Way Out of the Energy Crisis
The government is investing heavily in solar energy in Bangladesh to reduce dependence on fossil...
Energy Security and Affordability Arguments Mean the “Electrify Now” Moment is Here
In response to the second global energy crisis in five years, governments, businesses, and NGOs are launching the Electrify Now campaign. The initiative aims to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and scale up investments and support for modern energy systems powered by clean electricity that would ensure more reliable and affordable energy.
Renewable Energy in Thailand: An Alternative to LNG
Promoting electricity generation from renewables can alleviate Thailand’s energy security concerns, accelerate its decarbonisation and protect businesses and consumers from high power costs during future energy crises, which, judging by history, will continue for as long as it relies on fossil fuel imports.
Energy Crisis in the Philippines and Thailand Shows Risks of LNG and Petroleum Over-reliance
The energy crisis gripping the Philippines and Thailand is a direct consequence of over-reliance on imported fossil fuels. While leaders enabled billions of dollars of new LNG infrastructure, renewables like wind and solar remain neglected. Now, ordinary people are paying the price. But shifting to clean energy would boost both security and savings.
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