solar

AWS signs first Malaysian solar deal, powering 50,000 homes with 23 MW plant

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed its first carbon-free energy agreement in Malaysia with Elphil Energy, an affiliate of Asiabina Group, for a 23-megawatt solar project in Sungai Siput, Perak.

Vietnam’s renewable energy startup Stride raises $15M in Series B round as Touchstone partially exits

Vietnam-based solar energy startup Stride has raised $15 million in a Series B funding round, while early investor Touchstone Partners announced a partial exit from the company.

Vietnam-based SmartSolar secures $3.15M to expand rooftop solar financing for SMEs

Vietnam-based rooftop solar startup SmartSolar has closed a debt financing round, bringing its total funding to $3.15 million in combined equity and debt, as it expands financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)) facing rising electricity costs.

Singapore-based Equator Renewables Asia raises $39M for solar, green hydrogen, sustainable projects in Indonesia

Singapore-based Equator Renewables Asia (ERA), founded by entrepreneur Frank Phuan, has raised S$50 million to develop large-scale solar, green hydrogen and sustainable industrial zone projects across Indonesia.