Vann Villegas

Why ASEAN should take a regional approach to accelerating RE

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.

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.

Global alliance formed to boost offshore wind capacity

It aims to increase offshore wind capacity by 670% to 380GW in 2030.

Singapore digs deep to unleash geothermal energy potential

But the volumetric extent of hot rock where geothermal can be sourced is unknown.

Regional grid connection can boost energy transition, economic growth

Having a 15% regional grid connection will create 870,000 jobs.

What happens to CLP Power as Hong Kong transitions to carbon neutrality

Since 2020, it has increased its gas-fired power generation proportion to around 50% to make up for the coal-fired generation to be phased out.

Why are Asia’s decarbonisation efforts falling short

More than solutions, the markets need stronger energy security and targets, expert claims.

Why are Australia’s coal plants exiting at a faster pace?

Coal plants’ profitability is declining with the entry of low-cost renewable energy.

How running the Jawa-7 helps Indonesia’s clean energy transition

With plant efficiency as high as 45%, the Jawa-7 power plant produces lower carbon emissions.

Why should India be aggressive in privatising discoms?

Most public discoms are on the verge of bankruptcy because of high AT&C losses aggravated by political populism, Barnik Maitra claims.

Should governments invest in available technology today to reach net-zero?

Wait for technologies with enough economic feasibility, Senoko Energy chairman advises.

How can Indonesia decarbonise amidst expected energy consumption growth?

Energy consumption is expected to be four times higher in 2060.

What’s next for Senoko Energy’s peer-to-peer RE trading platform?

Following the launch of SolarShare, the company faced contractor issues in Singapore.