solar



STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 15, 2022 • 6 min read

Solar New Year Southeast Asia’s Solar New Year shines again

By Brian P. D. Hannon • Apr 15, 2022
The arrival of the three-day holiday brings the end to the regional harvest period, the start of the rainy season and a collection of Globe archive stories

STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 27, 2021 • 10 min read

Opinion The future of solar panels: A serious question for Southeast Asia

By Giap Nguyen • Sep 27, 2021
Ksor Hbo Khap was laughed at when she stood up in Vietnam’s National Assembly and suggested the need for a solar panel recycling plan. But waste created by the solar power industry is no joke in Southeast Asia

Feb 01, 2021 • 9 min read
Energy

A better grid

Cambodia’s recent turn to coal-fired energy has raised eyebrows among investors. But for those in the renewables sector, there are still plenty of reasons to look on the bright side
By Andrew Haffner • Feb 01, 2021

Nov 04, 2020 • 9 min read
Energy

Is Cambodia’s turn to coal power further risking its fragile economy?

Cambodia’s recent turn to coal-fired energy has raised eyebrows among investors, with global brands in particular reluctant to operate using dirty power. But for those in the renewables sector, there are still plenty of reasons for the Kingdom to look on the bright side
By Andrew Haffner • Nov 04, 2020

Oct 24, 2018 • 3 min read
Comin Asia

'Solar systems have the potential to be highly financially attractive'

Comin Khmere, the Cambodian arm of international solutions provider Comin Asia, has enjoyed booming business in the Kingdom by installing large-scale solar projects for clients across the country. Southeast Asia Globe spoke to Comin Asia’s regional operations director Michael Freeman to discuss the business end of the company’s renewable energy projects
By Robin Spiess • Oct 24, 2018