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Coal-dependent countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines should address power systems dominated by existing coal plants, which hinder investment in new geothermal projects, said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Centre for Energy.
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Grid bottlenecks, policy gaps and financing barriers hinder Philippines’ path to net zero, experts say
Speaking at the Net Zero Carbon Alliance conference, industry and academic experts urged coordinated efforts to strengthen the grid, align government policies and expand access to affordable financing to accelerate the Philippines’ transition to a low carbon economy.
Shandong province has led China in retiring small coal-fired power units. But the real test, cutting coal reliance while keeping heat and power supplies secure, lies ahead.
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Philippines should rethink data centre ambitions amid energy, geopolitical risks: biz leaders
The Philippines’ data centre push faces scrutiny as power shortages, high resource demands and geopolitical risks raise questions over whether they offer the best path for sustainable economic growth.
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