News & Updates

Latest developments from Equator Renewables Asia

FundingMarch 10, 2026

Equator Renewables Asia Raises S$50 Million to Advance Solar and Green Hydrogen Projects in Indonesia

ERA has raised S$50 million from strategic cornerstone investors KPN Corporation and Tsao Pao Chee (TPC), plus management contributions. The funding will support 2.2 GWp solar, 3.2 GWh BESS, and green hydrogen production initiatives in Indonesia.

Source: SolarQuarter

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MediaFebruary 20, 2026

Cross-Border Clean Energy Projects Are Hard – But the Returns Are Worth the Pain

In an exclusive Eco-Business podcast, ERA Founder Frank Phuan discusses the challenges and opportunities of cross-border clean energy projects, the Riau Islands to Singapore 900 MWp solar initiative, and why persistence is key to unlocking Southeast Asia's energy transition.

Source: Eco-Business

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EventOctober 20, 2025

ERA Premium Sponsor at Asia Clean Energy Summit 2025

Equator Renewables Asia is proud to be a Premium Sponsor at Asia Clean Energy Summit 2025, part of Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). ERA featured in the Clean Energy Leaders Dialogue sharing updates on the Singapore–Indonesia Renewable Energy Interconnect Program.

Source: LinkedIn

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ProjectOctober 28, 2025

Equator Renewables, CREI Plan 900-MWp Solar Indonesia-Singapore Link

Equator Renewables Asia and CREI announce plans for a 900 MWp solar project to supply clean energy from Indonesia to Singapore via cross-border transmission link.

Source: Renewables Now

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IndustryAugust 29, 2025

ASEAN Power Grid: Can South-East Asia Finally Plug Into a Shared Power Future?

Cross-border clean energy projects are gaining momentum, with 2025 shaping up as a breakthrough year. ERA's Frank Phuan shares how Equator Renewables Asia is set to import 400MW of solar energy from the Riau Islands into Singapore via subsea cable.

Source: The Business Times

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Company NewsJuly 17, 2025

Frank Phuan Leaves EDP Renewables APAC to Helm New Venture

After almost three years with EDP Renewables, Frank Phuan has stepped down from its regional management team to helm Equator Renewables Asia, a spin-off focused on cross-border projects between Indonesia and Singapore.

Source: Eco-Business

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RegulatoryJune 20, 2025

ERA Awarded 400MW Conditional Import License by EMA

Singapore's Energy Market Authority grants ERA conditional license to import 400MW of renewable electricity from Indonesia as part of the regional power grids initiative.

Source: Energy Market Authority

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PartnershipMay 29, 2025

Indonesia Signs US$22 Billion Investment for Sustainable Green Industrial Zone at World Expo 2025

Equator Renewables Asia, Keppel, Vanda RE, and Gurin Energy commit US$22 billion for Green Sustainable Industrial Zones with large-scale solar in Batam, Bintan, and Tanjung Pinang as part of Indonesia's Green Economic Corridor.

Source: Indonesia Pavilion - Expo 2025

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