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Taipei is shifting focus to increasing renewables capacity instead, cuttings geothermal ambitions more than 80 per cent amid rising power demand.
The renewable energy resource, which has received loan financing for exploration and early-stage drilling, could help shield the country from energy security risks brought about by the conflict in the Middle East, said Philippine energy secretary Sharon Garin.
Will the region see a surge of clean power for cross-border electricity trade? Can stricter measures be enforced with the environmental impacts spurred by the AI boom? Here are the key developments to look out for in the coming year.
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