Energy price hikes make clean energy compelling for Bangladesh
While the first movers had less savings, the lucrative rooftop solar should now make inroads into all industries and commercial buildings with enough space and load-bearing…
Southeast Asia needs to accelerate renewable energy transition: Experts
McKinsey & Company senior partner Vishal Agarwal suggested at an event that project developers have to build local ecosystems and work with stakeholders to find innovative…
Many Japanese undecided on nuclear plants, survey says
Prof. Hiroshi Yamagata of the Nagaoka University of Technology who conducted the survey said the government needs to share information that is easy to understand, especially with…
Increasing biodiesel use may aggravate environmental risks
The massive push for biodiesel usage had long been predicted to have side effects, Jakarta-based think tank Energy Shift Institute said in a report published on Feb 9.
China can help world find sustainability
Left unchecked, the economic cost of climate change could reach $178 trillion over the next 50 years.
US provides $4m grant to support Nusantara, Indonesia-Malaysia power grid study
The US Trade and Development Agency would provide the first $2 million to the Nusantara Capital City Authority, which it would use as part of technical assistance in designing and…
Philippines’ three power giants sign $3.3 billion energy deal
Once fully operational, the LNG facility is expected to augment the country’s power supply with over 2,500 MW of generation capacity.
Laos proposes to sell 4,150 MW of wind power to Vietnam
Wind power imported from Laos will be brought to Vietnam via transmission lines in the central province of Quang Tri.
New energy rule discourages rooftop solar systems, say users
The provisions will make the installation less attractive, users say.
Safety concerns, high costs stall nuclear power progress
The Fitch Group, through its unit BMI, said in a report that nuclear power generation in the region would be limited to “a handful of markets,” particularly China, India,…