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Permit processes need streamlining to drive APAC’s wind energy growth

A ‘route-to-market’ approach will help emerging markets boost their offshore wind capacity, says expert.

Permit processes need streamlining to drive APAC’s wind energy growth

A ‘route-to-market’ approach will help emerging markets boost their offshore wind capacity, says expert.

Developer-led approach poses uncertainty for South Korea’s offshore wind

Experts believe the government can streamline the process by taking the lead in site designation and subsea surveys.

How is APAC faring in managing solar PV waste?

Recycling solar panels remains expensive compared to bringing the waste to landfills.

Sustainability of Malaysia’s ENEGEM hinges on renewable energy growth

The pilot will involve the sale of 100 MW of electricity to Singapore through auction.

Strategic partnership boosts ACE APAC’s New Zealand solar ventures

The company is working with local developer Far North Solar Farm for four solar projects. 

Masdar, PT PLN NR conquer Cirata reservoir’s depth for largest floating solar farm in SE Asia

The power plant can provide electricity to around 50,000 households in West Java.

Why Singapore could be the ‘tipping point’ for ASEAN renewable and grid development

Heavily reliant on gas, the country is still on track for its 2035 net-zero target, but could be more ambitious to hit its 2050 goal by 2045.

Pressures mount for less desirable energy insurance placements in the region

Industry experts eye offshore investments as most attractive, yet more expensive.

Will the government pay for coal power exit in Vietnam?

The country’s coal power phase-out strategy sees renewables accounting for 67.7%–71.5% of the energy mix by 2050.

Japanese utility firms into serious business of reselling LNG surplus

Declining local demand for LNG directs Japanese companies to the South and Southeast Asian markets.

India removes licence requirement to build transmission lines for bulk consumers

The rule applies to those with at least 25 MW of load for inter-state connection and at least 10 MW for intra-state.

NEFIN Group works double time to catch up on projects

CEO Glenn Lim explains how a delay turned out good as the company aims to reach 667 MW of capacity by 2026.

Summit Power International provides vital LNG support to Bangladesh

Without cross-border electricity supply, LNG is needed by a country facing geographical constraints to deploy renewables.

PLN focuses digital processes on equitable electricity distribution

State-run firm’s president succeeded in electrifying 76,900 villages and sub-districts throughout Indonesia.

VOX POP: How can vehicle-to-grid technologies boost energy transition?

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is seen as a groundbreaking innovation towards the resilience of the power grid and the improvement of robust energy...

IDCTA: Global participation can boost Indonesia’s carbon credit sales

The new carbon market has as much as 71.95% of carbon credits unsold at the end of 2023.

How Southeast Asia can unlock its biogas potential

The region only has around one gigawatt of capacity with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia leading in terms of production.