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Asia needs natural gas to balance ‘energy trilemma’
Natural gas is cleaner than coal and would support the intermittency of renewables, ANGEA said.
Asia needs natural gas to balance ‘energy trilemma’
Natural gas is cleaner than coal and would support the intermittency of renewables, ANGEA said.
Why ASEAN should take a regional approach to accelerating RE
The Regional Approach Report outlines how collaboration is key to the aim of 35% renewable energy capacity by 2025 in the region.
VOX POP: How AI adoption transforms power plant operations
Whilst AI is still nascent, its integration in the power sector has significantly improved power plant operations.
Phl power plant seeks 10-year PSA as supply deal nears end
Quezon Power Managing Director Frank Thiel confirms plans to extend the plant’s life and explore cleaner energy initiatives.
‘Expensive pathway’ awaits as Vietnam trails to achieve PDP8 targets
Vietnam targets to phase out coal plants and convert them into biomass and ammonia plants.
Geo Dipa, powering up Indonesia’s progress with geothermal innovation
This state-owned enterprise has set a target of 1,000 MW from geothermal power plants by 2060.
SP New Energy Corporation brings ‘newest’ solar technology to the Philippines
The solar farm project in Nueva Ecija will have a capacity of 500 megawatts to address the power needs of 1.5 million Filipinos.
How EGAT contributes to powering Thailand’s energy transition
Retiring EGAT Governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit shared the company’s initiatives towards the shift to clean energy.
Asia faces financial risks with energy transition
Fossil fuel exit is still a steep climb as Asian markets need to rely on coal power at least in the short run for energy security.
Mauban-based coal plants bolster Luzon grid’s power supply
Quezon Power Plant generates 460MW of electricity, whilst San Buenaventura Power Plant produces 455MW of power.
Untapped offshore wind potential can power Japan’s shift to clean energy
Unleashing wind potential could boost Japan’s share of clean power to 90% by 2035, according to the think tank, Ember.
G7 calls for faster fossil fuel phase-out, but sets no deadline
The G7’s push for faster decarbonisation includes ending subsidies for coal power, and supporting cleaner energy technologies.
Southeast Asia at the forefront of coal phase-out in power plants
Amidst the challenges of eliminating coal in the region’s energy mix, ASEAN Taxonomy Board paves way for sustainable financing for phase-out.
Meralco breaks into the Philippines’ solar industry with Spectrum
Spectrum has an installed capacity of more than 50 megawatts throughout the country.
Mauban-based coal plants boost Philippines’ Luzon grid
The two plants combined contribute around 915 megawatts of power to the Philippines’ grid.
SMRs may deliver their climate promise too little, too late
As these nuclear reactors are still in development, their wide deployment is unlikely, analysts say.
How grid enhancements can ignite Malaysia's solar energy boom
Experts warn that grid enhancements will be crucial for the solar energy mix, which accounted for 18% of the country's RE.
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Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises