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The U.S. has imposed record-high tariffs on solar panels from Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia, with rates up to 3,521%. These measures disproportionately impact smaller Southeast Asian manufacturers and workers, while larger Chinese firms had already relocated operations to avoid such penalties.
Masdar has strengthened its partnership with Indonesia’s PLN to develop Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant, advancing Indonesia’s net-zero goals. The 145 MW Cirata Floating Solar PV project showcases Indonesia’s clean energy potential and Masdar’s commitment to accelerating renewable energy deployment across the region through innovative, scalable solutions.
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Southeast Asia is set to become a key global hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), driven by strong government support, abundant feedstock, and strategic location. The ASEAN region is aligning policies to scale up SAF production and investment, aiming to support aviation decarbonization and regional economic growth.
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Outside the islands of Java and Bali, and particularly in the less developed eastern regions of Indonesia, many people still have no access to electricity. The “1000 Islands” programme utilises small hydropower plants and solar mini-grids to contribute to environmentally sound and climate-friendly energy supply and thus to social and economic development in remote regions of Indonesia.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) marked the completion of the five-year USAID Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program (V-LEEP) today. Through V-LEEP, MOIT and USAID worked together to enhance Vietnam’s capacity in developing long-term energy strategies, mobilize private investments for renewable energy, and improve compliance of industrial energy efficiency.