The EU’s photovoltaics (PV) installation rate has to increase drastically if we want to meet set renewable energy targets, according to the latest PV Status report by the European Commission Joint Res…
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Vietnam Begins 48 MW Wind Farm Construction
Climate Fund Managers (CFM), the manager of the Climate Investor One facility (CI1), have announced that construction has begun of its 48MW near-shore wind farm in Tra Vinh province Vietnam. CI1’s Con…
Wind power projects boom in Vietnam’s Trà Vinh province
The Mekong Delta province of Trà Vinh is witnessing a series of wind power projects settling in the province thanks to its favourable position, with total investment exceeding VNĐ42 trillion (US$1.8 …
World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi draws massive interest
The World Future Energy Summit opens at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Monday, with around 35,000 people expected to attend from 170 countries. The four-day event, which is the largest of…
Vietnam faces growing threat to energy security, environment
Your family’s electricity bills might zoom this year as Vietnam is set to buy 1.5 billion kWh of power from Laos. It has become necessary since a shortage is forecast for several years starting …
Well Oiled: Indonesia Spares No Time With B40 Biodiesel Mix
Indonesia continues its research and trial on a diesel fuel replacement, aiming for nationwide usage of B40, a mix of 40 percent palm-oil based biofuel and diesel fuel by next year, the Energy and Min…
Oil Jumps Near $70 as U.S. Says Iran May Strike Saudi Again
Oil’s wild ride continued as the U.S. warned Iran may attack Saudi Arabia again following the American assassination of one of the Islamic Republic’s most powerful generals. Crude futures jumped for a…
Renewable energy investment in Asia expected to expand
Energy demand in Asia will double ten years from now, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Enhancing renewable energy usage in Asia will be vital, which investors, energy providers, and the …
Ayala to invest $1 B for energy projects
The energy investment platform of the Ayala Group will be investing $1 billion next year across five power markets that will include the Philippines, Vietnam, Australia, India and Myanmar. The capital…
Electricity Reform to Light Up Myanmar’s Economy
Businesses and the general public in Myanmar are divided on the recent bold policy move to hike electricity tariffs. But the big question is: how can the electricity reform contribute to the country’s…