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Malaysia Energy Transition Outlook

Malaysia Energy Transition Outlook

March 9, 2023 | ,

The outlook provides a comprehensive, renewables-focused, long-term energy pathway for the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy system in Malaysia. It explores end-use sector electrification, the rapid expansion of renewable generation, energy efficiency solutions, the role of emerging technologies such as clean hydrogen and batteries, as well as the importance of expanding regional power sector integration, both within the country and with neighbouring countries.

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Singapore’s clean electricity success rests on support from exporting nations

Singapore’s clean electricity success rests on support from exporting nations

June 15, 2022 |

Singapore’s serious commitments to shift its energy dependency from natural gas power imports could be at stake. This is due to Indonesia’s lack of clarity on power export regulations and Malaysia’s ban on renewable energy exports. This could all jeopardize Singapore’s ambitions. The GW export market to Singapore along with the recent 2.3 GWp rooftop solar commitment from local C&I installers could present a potential solution for the lack of domestic market growth.

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US waives off solar panel duties for SEA nations

US waives off solar panel duties for SEA nations

June 8, 2022 |

The Government of the United States of America (USA) has waived solar panels tariffs for four Southeast Asian (SEA) countries, including Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, for a period of two years. These countries account for about 80 per cent of total panel imports into the USA.

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ACEN and ib vogt partner to develop solar power projects across Asia 

ACEN and ib vogt partner to develop solar power projects across Asia 

April 6, 2022 |

ACEN, a power company based in the Philippines, and ib vogt, a German engineering firm, have agreed to enter into a joint venture (JV) to fund the construction and operation of nearly 1 GW of solar power facilities across the Asia-Pacific region. The proposed JV will operate in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries in the region to develop shovel-ready and late-stage projects.

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Government of Malaysia to install 10,000 EV chargers by 2025

Government of Malaysia to install 10,000 EV chargers by 2025

March 23, 2022 |

The Government of Malaysia will partner with the private sector to install around 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Malaysia by 2025 as a part of the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) 2021-2030. The government will provide companies who plan to build EV infrastructure with tax incentives and financial assistance.

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Solar Driving Malaysia’s Renewables Growth Following Renewed Targets

Solar Driving Malaysia’s Renewables Growth Following Renewed Targets

December 28, 2021 |

The revision up of Malaysia’s 2025 renewable target in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) will be supported by strong solar power growth. The government has noted the 12MP as means of setting the market on the path toward a low carbon emissions economy. A notable target, in the 12MP, is for Malaysia to have 31% of total power capacity to come from renewables by 2025 (up from the National Energy Plan’s 20% set in 2018).

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