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FROM THE EDITOR
As Asian markets grapple with retiring highemission power plants, they confront financial risks, socio-economic impact, and the need to strike a delicate balance between environmental goals and energy security. Read more on pages 14 and 24 about how industry experts deliberate on these complex challenges and explore concrete steps taken by Asian nations.
In Thailand, amidst the socio-economic implications of the green energy leap, the retiring Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Boonyanit Wongrukmit unveils EGAT’s commitment to carbon neutrality, aligned with the government’s ambitious targets. Read the detailed conversation on page 18.
In Japan, the country faces a struggle to boost its energy transition despite its progress due to its land constraints. Discover on page 20 the analysts’ insights on tapping the offshore wind potential to power their renewable energy ambition.
In the Philippines, delve into the plans of Solar Philippines on page 12 as a prominent player in the solar energy sector. Solar Philippines’ record-breaking utility-scale solar farm exemplify the region’s evolving renewable energy landscape.
Read on and enjoy!
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