Southeast Asia is facing a dilemma. The region knows it must phase out fossil fuels, but the roadmap to embark on it is full of trade-offs. A rushed and poorly managed phase-out could lead to rising energy prices and job losses. Moving too slowly risks increased climate change impacts and potential economic disadvantages in a […]
Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and intensifying trade tensions, Southeast Asia’s energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Driven by rapid population growth, urbanisation, industrialisation and the rise of artificial intelligence, the region is expected to see a surge in energy demand, making it one of the fastest-growing energy markets globally. Meeting this soaring demand while […]
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, 4 August 2025 – Representatives from the Northern Samar provincial government and energy transition advocates have identified grid infrastructure as a key barrier to the full-scale development of renewable energy (RE) projects in Eastern Visayas, particularly in Northern Samar, where four wind projects are in their pre-development stage. Northern Samar is gaining […]
Bangkok, 23 July 2025 – Government representatives, energy regulators and utilities from across Southeast Asia gathered alongside international experts in Bangkok for the CASE Regional Energy Transition Dialogue (RETD) 2025, an annual platform for high-level exchange on energy security, cooperation, and transition. Held under the theme “Geopolitical Currents & Energy Shifts: Southeast Asia’s Strategic Future,” […]
TAGUIG CITY, 26 June 2025 – Increasing the share of renewable energy (RE) in the Philippines’ power generation mix marks a strategic shift away from costly and volatile fossil fuels, and in turn, will lower electricity prices in the long run, the Department of Energy (DOE) emphasized in a briefing yesterday. DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina […]
Bangkok, 8 August 2024 – The project “Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia” (CASE), implemented by GIZ, in collaboration with the School of Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Technology, Naresuan University (SGtech), organised the “Thailand Agrivoltaics Policy Recommendations Validation Forum” in Bangkok.
Bangkok, 26 May 2025 – The project Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) and the Thai-German Cooperation on Energy, Mobility and Climate (TGC EMC) project, both implemented by GIZ, jointly hosted a one-day workshop titled ‘Vision 2030 for Renewable Energy Deployment in Thailand’ at Siam Hall, 6th floor, Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai. […]
Women play a critical role in shaping the future of energy. As the world moves towards cleaner, more sustainable energy systems, ensuring that this transition is just and inclusive is paramount. This aligns closely with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDG 13: Climate […]
This year’s International Women’s Day highlights the necessity to accelerate gender equality through actions, #AccelerateAction (IWD, 2025). Energy, one of the main GHG emitters, could be instrumental to fill the gap of gender disparity with the right approach to sectoral transformation. In this article, we will explore the nexus of gender and energy, and what […]
As Thailand strides toward its 2050 carbon neutrality goal, innovative solutions are essential to balance energy demands, food security, and climate resilience. Enter agrivoltaics—a dual-use approach that integrates solar panels with agricultural activities. This blog explores how Thailand can harness agrivoltaics to transform its energy and agricultural sectors, drawing insights from a recent study by […]
