Indonesia's Renewable Energy Capacity Faces AI Data Centre Test
Nearly 4,000 GW of potential gives the archipelago an edge in Southeast Asia, but infrastructure gaps and bankability questions threaten to slow hyperscaler investment
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Nearly 4,000 GW of potential gives the archipelago an edge in Southeast Asia, but infrastructure gaps and bankability questions threaten to slow hyperscaler investment

Jakarta wants Beijing's construction expertise for a massive renewable rollout while keeping operational control at home

Philippines launches exploration support program covering half of drilling costs to unlock clean energy capacity and reduce exposure to imported fuel volatility

Industry voices question whether multi-billion-dollar data centre projects align with national priorities as brownouts persist and electricity demand outpaces supply

Canberra's ambitious goals for Papua New Guinea and regional island electrification face implementation challenges, while community-level distribution models show promise

Research finds urbanisation, deforestation, and infrastructure failures - not climate change - were the primary culprits behind flooding that killed 99 and displaced half a million across northeastern India.