CASE for Southeast Asia

🌍 CASE for Southeast Asia Joins Earth Hour 2026 in Hanoi! 💡 On Saturday, 28 March 2026, the project CASE in #VietNam participated in Earth Hour 2026 at Thống Nhất Park in Hanoi — a vibrant, day-long event that brought together citizens, organisations, and businesses to promote energy efficiency and sustainable lifestyles.   Organised in cooperation with the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade and the State Agency for Technology Innovation under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the event created a dynamic platform for collaboration, learning, and #ClimateAction.   Throughout the day, visitors engaged in a wide range of interactive activities, including: 🔋 Exhibition booths showcasing green technologies and sustainable solutions 🌱 A children’s activity corner where young participants played renewable-energy games and learned about environmental protection 🎮 Interactive games for adults designed to raise awareness of energy topics   We were honoured to engage with partners, stakeholders, and the public, highlighting CASE’s commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions and supporting the #EnergyTransition in Viet Nam and across the region. Together, we continue to work towards a clean, affordable and secure energy future for Southeast Asia. 🌱 #EarthHour2026 #CASEforSEA #EnergyTransition #GIZVietnam GIZ Viet Nam GIZ Energy Support Programme - Viet Nam

Keliki Village: Preserving Culture through Energy Transition 🌿   🌾During the 2023 Workshop, Project CASE for Southeast Asia visited Keliki Village in #Bali to observe how the locals unite their beliefs with #sustainability practice. ♻️As one of the traditional villages in Bali with strong spiritual values, Keliki Village acknowledge the importance of sustainability of their land, which one of them are achieved through the utilization of #RenewableEnergy.    Keliki village has started to utilize #solar panels to power their irrigation system and waste management center. ☀️ How much costs and emissions can be lowered from this transition? Watch till the end to find out! #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #SustainableCommunities #SoutheastAsia #Indonesia #KelikiVillage #CASEforSEA Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Women are shaping the energy transition. ⚡️🌏 In our latest CASE blog, Larasati Eka W., Energy Advisor at GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN and Gender Focal Point for the project CASE in #Indonesia, shares her perspectives on integrating gender considerations into the project’s work. Her insights underline the importance of embedding inclusivity in day-to-day activities and decision-making processes, recognising that energy access and use are shaped by different needs and realities. Strengthening gender inclusion is therefore key to ensuring that the energy transition is effective, equitable, and responsive to diverse contexts.  💬 Women are not only beneficiaries of the transition, but also key actors in shaping more inclusive and sustainable energy systems. Read the full interview to explore how gender inclusion can move from principle to practice, and why it is essential for a clean, affordable and secure energy future in #SoutheastAsia: https://lnkd.in/gEwPkfgS Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #CASEforSEA #WomenInEnergy #GenderEquality #EnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment #Inclusion

⚡Energy security has returned to the centre of global economic and policy discussions. Recent tensions in the #MiddleEast are creating uncertainty in global energy markets, with implications that extend well beyond the region. For #SoutheastAsia, where many countries depend on imported fuels and maritime supply routes, these developments highlight how closely regional #energy systems remain tied to global geopolitical dynamics. 💡Our latest CASE for Southeast Asia blog, “Tensions in the Middle East: Implications for Southeast Asia,” marks the first article in a new series examining how evolving geopolitical developments are shaping #EnergySecurity and #EnergyTransition pathways across the region. Written by Suchart K., Senior Energy Advisor for the project CASE at GIZ Thailand, the first article explores how disruptions linked to the Strait of #Hormuz, along with wider tensions in the Middle East, are affecting #oil and #LNG markets, and how these pressures may unfold across Southeast Asian economies. 📖 This article series will continue to track emerging developments across oil, gas, and power systems, providing regional perspectives on what these shifts mean for Southeast Asia’s energy security, resilience, and just energy transition.   Read the analysis here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbfNeB34

🌎 Earth Hour 2026 - Green Innovation, Green Future What if “going green” was no longer just a slogan, but an exciting experience you can create yourself? 💡 Earth Hour 2026 is here! Join us this weekend to explore, get creative, and take action for the Earth in the most fun ways! 🚴♀️ Light up a bulb - just by cycling 🌿 Check in at the super chill Green Balcon ☕ Enjoy a cup of coffee powered by green hydrogen energy 📸 Check in at the “green” photobooth and take home your awesome shots 🌱 Explore more about sustainable lifestyle from leading renewable energy and energy efficiency companies ✨ The highlight of this year’s event is the “Green Visa”. For each activity, you’ll collect a stamp. Gather all 5 stamps to unlock exciting rewards waiting for you! Event details: 📍 Location: Thong Nhat Park 🗓️ Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM, March 28, 2026 💚 Don’t miss the lights-off moment of Earth Hour this year. Invite your friends and family to join and spread the message “Green Innovation, Green Future”! #GioTraiDat2026 #EarthHour2026

Can emerging technologies fast-track #Indonesia’s journey to #NetZero? ⚡️ To reach our climate goals by 2060, we need more than just traditional renewables. ♻️ The Roles of Technology to Support Net Zero Emission Targets in Indonesia report by #CASEIndonesia explores high-potential solutions that will redefine our power sector. Here’s what you need to know:  🔹#Solar and Wind are just the start: While Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) is key, we need advanced storage and grid flexibility to make them reliable.  🔹The role of Hydrogen & Ammonia: The report looks at how these fuels can help decarbonise heavy industries that are hard to electrify.  🔹#Nuclear remains a major debate: While it offers massive power generation, it requires careful consideration of infrastructure and public policy.  🔹Smart Grids are the backbone: Modernising our grid is essential to manage a complex mix of energy sources and rising demand. As Indonesia’s electricity demand triples by 2045, choosing the right "tech mix" today determines our economic and environmental security tomorrow. 🌱 Read the full analysis to see which technologies will power our future. 📖 https://lnkd.in/gguSwnp9  #NetZero #EnergyInnovation #SmartGrid #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #IndonesiaEmas2045 #CASEIndonesia Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

📢 Request For Proposals: Submarine Power Cable Development Framework for ASEAN 🔎 We are seeking a qualified consultant or firm to develop a Submarine Power Cable Development Framework to support the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). 🔋 This study will inform the drafting of technical and governance framework to advance cross-border subsea power cable projects among ASEAN Member States. The selected partner will develop the following outputs: 🔹 A Submarine Power Cable Development Framework (technical and governance aspects)  🔹 A Playbook for Submarine Power Cable Interconnection  🔹 A Technical Report on Submarine Power Cable in Malaysia 📩 Submit your proposals ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRwJEZsJ ⚠️ Deadline for proposals: 17 April 2026 📣 Pre-bid Meeting: 🗓️ 2 April 2026 | ⏰ 3pm - 4pm, Bangkok time (Register using the link above). This project is a key initiative under the ASEAN Power Grid Advancement Program (APG-AP), co-funded by the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package (SCOPE) Energy, jointly implemented by ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), ETP, the CASE for Southeast Asia and the United Nations ESCAP. -- #APG #EnergyTender #RFP #RequestforProposal #UNTender European Union Global Gateway Dimas Fauzi

Snapshots from the interactive workshop “The Power Jungle Board Game: Pathway to Sustainable Energy” held at Chiang Rai Rajabhat University by the Energy Research Institute (ERI), Chulalongkorn University, on behalf of the project CASE for Southeast Asia in Thailand. Participants explored energy and environmental topics through a fun, hands-on board game, gaining insights into energy systems, the energy transition, and decision-making for a sustainable future. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for learning, sharing, and inspiring each other to drive sustainable energy forward! 😊Play your part in a sustainable future! . #CASEforSEA #Thailand #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #SustainableEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Decarbonisation

💡Dr Supawan Name Saelim, Project Lead for Southeast Asia Energy Policy at Agora Energiewende and a researcher for the project CASE for Southeast Asia, shares her thoughts on recent geopolitical developments and ways forward for Thailand’s energy security:  ⚡️Recent geopolitical developments have highlighted that reliance on #NaturalGas for power generation can expose energy systems to risks in both security of supply and price stability. Conflicts in the #MiddleEast have already affected #LNG export infrastructure to Asia, and even if the conflict ends quickly, restoring this infrastructure will take time. This creates an opportunity to reassess long-term energy planning and strengthen the role of #RenewableEnergy sources, particularly solar and wind. At the same time, this geopolitical uncertainty is a critical moment to strengthen #EnergySecurity, manage import risks, and invest in infrastructure, regulations, and market mechanisms that support #Thailand’s future #energy system. 🌱 🔎Learn more in our policy brief Rethinking LNG: Safeguarding Thailand’s Energy Security Amid Heightened Risks 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghjAESQM 📖 And our gas report, Thailand’s Natural Gas Crossroads: Strategic Risk Mitigation for a Carbon-Neutral Era 👉https://lnkd.in/g_WSjhMU . #CASEforSEA #GasAtCrossroad #EnergyTransition #GasTransition #Geopolitics

🌏 Southeast Asia is particularly exposed to the #energysupply disruptions following the escalating conflict in the #MiddleEast. At the same time, the region has substantial potential to scale up renewable energy and build cleaner, more resilient #powersystems – helping shield economies from global instability and price volatility. #Thailand shows both what is at stake and what is possible. As part of our work under CASE for Southeast Asia, we have analysed the country’s growing dependence on liquefied natural gas (#LNG), outlining a pathway to move structurally away from this reliance and towards a renewables-based electricity system. 🔎 Thailand generates around 64% of its electricity from gas, much of it locked in through existing power purchase agreements. As domestic gas resources decline, the country is turning increasingly to LNG imports. The vast majority of these transit the Strait of Hormuz, where around 87% of crude oil and 86% of LNG flows were destined for Asian markets in 2025. 💰 That reliance on imports already came at a cost. After the 2022 fossil energy crisis, Thailand's LNG import bill rose 187% and #electricity tariffs hit a record THB 4.72/kWh (equivalent to USD 0.14), fuelling inflation and squeezing export competitiveness. 📊 Thailand's upcoming Power Development Plan for 2026–2050 comes at a critical juncture. The decisions made now will shape the country’s #energysecurity for decades. Three strategies stand out: ✅ Accelerating #renewables, modernising the grid and improving efficiency to reduce LNG demand and manage a just transition to a more resilient renewable-based electricity system. ✅ More resilient procurement strategies and stronger consumer protections to limit exposure to global LNG volatility. ✅ Aligning LNG infrastructure with the clean energy transition to avoid overcapacity and stranded assets. 📈 Thailand is one of many countries in Southeast Asia navigating this shift. As domestic production falls and demand grows, the region's exposure to volatile global fuel markets deepens. Renewables and #electrification offer a pathway to stabilise costs, reduce import dependence and strengthen long-term energy security. 🔗 Read more in our studies on the energy transition in Southeast Asia through the links in the comment section below.