Vincent Mariel Galang
Singapore takes lead in Southeast Asia’s biomethane transition
Singapore takes lead in Southeast Asia’s biomethane transition
Data centres and a new sandbox program are driving demand for renewable gas imports.
Chinese policy shifts bring low-price solar market to a close
The cancellation of the 13% VAT export rebate will fuel prices.
ACWA Power secures $142m financing for RE projects in Uzbekistan
The loans will fund a solar and battery facility in the Central Asian country.
Blueleaf Energy gets BII backing for India and Southeast Asia expansion
The financing will help fund projects such as utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage.
Off-grid energy storage market to hit $18.31b by 2029
The highest growth is expected in APAC.
Meranti Power launches 682-MW hydrogen-ready OCGT facility on Jurong Island
This has the capacity to power over a million four-bedroom HDB homes.
EGAT appoints new governor
Narin Phoawanich has been EGAT’s acting governor since July.
Gurin Energy acquires EDP Renewables APAC’s Korean wind and solar portfolio
The acquired assets have a total capacity of 303 megawatts.
South Australia tenders for 700 MW to lock in long-duration power supply
The programme will establish deals with existing and new power generators.
SG’s Demand-Side Roadmap outlines guidelines to future-proof grid
This will allow users to adjust their electricity consumption to balance supply and demand.
Singapore’s focus areas for a resilient energy grid
New technologies are being developed for a sustainable grid.
IRENA launches new platform accelerating clean energy transition in ASEAN
APRESA will serve as a platform to mobilise financing for relevant projects.
Neoen inaugurates 412 MW Goyder South Wind Farm
The project is under three long-term PPAs.
Tilt Renewables bags environmental approval for Waddi Wind Farm
This has the capacity to power 68,000 homes.
IEA’s first governing board meeting in Asia focuses on regional energy cooperation
The meeting underscores the importance of the ASEAN Power Grid.
SG and Australia ink framework for energy regulatory exchange
Training and exchange programmes will be conducted
Masdar and EWEC inaugurate world’s largest solar plus battery storage plant
The plant can deliver 1 GW of baseload renewable energy.
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