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Electrifying Emerging ASEAN through Off-grid Distributed Renewable Energy Systems

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Electrifying Emerging ASEAN through Off-grid Distributed Renewable Energy Systems

30 April 2017

ASEAN , Energy , Regulation and Governance

By Han Phoumin Some 134 million people in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region do not have access to electricity (IEA and ERIA, …

Propelling ASEAN towards Clean Coal Technology

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Propelling ASEAN towards Clean Coal Technology

11 May 2017

ASEAN , Coal , Energy , Innovation and Technology

By Han Phoumin Coal, the most abundant and reliable energy resource, will continue to be the dominant energy source in power generation to meet the …

How to Unlock the Potentials of ASEAN's Private Sector for the Great Energy Transition?

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How to Unlock the Potentials of ASEAN's Private Sector for the Great Energy Transition?

11 May 2017

ASEAN , Energy , Energy Security , Investment , Regulation and Governance

By Venkatachalam Anbumozhi South East Asian countries are faced with a set of interconnected yet fundamental energy transition dilemmas. The region's rapidly industrialising economies, intensifying …

Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies in ASEAN, India, and China

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Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies in ASEAN, India, and China

18 May 2017

ASEAN , China , Energy , Energy Security , India , Regulation and Governance

By Han Phoumin Energy is heavily subsidised across the globe and energy subsidies exert an extensive economic burden on many countries, particularly on developing economies. …

Is the United States Ceding the Climate and Clean Energy Leadership to China?

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Is the United States Ceding the Climate and Clean Energy Leadership to China?

26 May 2017

China , Energy , Sustainable Development Goals

By Venkatachalam Anbumozhi What happens if the United States (US) is not ready to lead the world on Climate Change and the Clean Energy Transition? …

The Next Revolution of Energy: Energy as Services

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The Next Revolution of Energy: Energy as Services

30 May 2017

Energy , Infrastructure , Innovation and Technology , Services

By Yanfei Li Modern life can be characterized as a constant quest for energy. We make it a daily routine to refill our gas tanks, …

Solar Power for Poor Rural Households in ASEAN: Lessons from Cambodia

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Solar Power for Poor Rural Households in ASEAN: Lessons from Cambodia

30 June 2017

Cambodia , Energy , Energy Security , Innovation and Technology

By Han Phoumin In an innovative initiative to increase access to electrical power, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has adopted a rural electrification master …

Benefits of Increasing Emission Standards for Coal-fired Power Plants in ASEAN beyond Environment and Health

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Benefits of Increasing Emission Standards for Coal-fired Power Plants in ASEAN beyond Environment and Health

02 October 2017

Coal , Energy

By Han Phoumin The East Asia Summit region depends heavily on coal, given its abundance, as a reliable energy source. Coal use patterns around the …

Australia and Japan’s Light Bulb Moment

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Australia and Japan’s Light Bulb Moment

12 March 2018

Australia , Energy , Japan

The future of Australia-Japan energy cooperation will be increasingly shaped by the growing demands of their Asian neighbours, Venkatachalam Anbumozhi writes. Current energy cooperation between …

Saving the Planet and Making Profit: A Nexus Governance Approach for ASEAN

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Saving the Planet and Making Profit: A Nexus Governance Approach for ASEAN

28 June 2018

ASEAN , Energy , Environment , Sustainable Development Goals

ASEAN has put together an ambitious sustainable development agenda with its 2025 community vision. It has also played an important role in shaping the United …

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