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ADB approves $200m loan for Uzbekistan’s power distribution system
It aims to digitalise 26 distribution substations in the country.
Masdar, EDF to develop solar power for Amaala
The concession deal will also include a battery storage facility.
TotalEnergies invests $300m to Adani Green
This will support the joint venture that the companies will form.
CLP Power, Far East Consortium secure sustainability-linked loan
The loan was issued by the Hong Kong Branch of the Bank of Communications.
Why blue hydrogen is not the solution to reducing emissions
IEFFA said investment should be focused more on other technologies such as solar and wind.
ACWA Power partner with 2 Chinese firms for clean energy development
This will include green hydrogen and ammonia, amongst others.
India to pilot 100 MW green hydrogen storage
This will bring the round-the-clock renewable energy cost to $0.072 (INR6) per unit.
China’s solar exports up 34% YoY in H1 2023
The country produces around eight in every 10 solar panels.
Asia leads growth in oil, gas capacity globally
The region holds 75% of the capacity that started construction last year.
China’s coal IPPs to continue profit recovery
Spot thermal coal prices were down by around 20% from January to August 2023.
Taiwan’s Formosa 2 Offshore Wind starts operation
The wind farm can supply power to around 380,000 households per year.

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Power Utility Asia turns to biomass co-firing in coal plants for energy security, transition
However, experts cautioned this means that the operations of coal-fired power plants would be extended. 
Asia needs natural gas to balance ‘energy trilemma’
Natural gas is cleaner than coal and would support the intermittency of renewables, ANGEA said.
Regulation Cambodia’s 18-year energy plan sets ambitious targets for renewables
To attain energy security, Cambodia will have to overcome investment challenges, cut wasteful consumption, and review pricing policies. 
IPP Why ASEAN should take a regional approach to accelerating RE
The Regional Approach Report outlines how collaboration is key to the aim of 35% renewable energy capacity by 2025 in the region.
IPP VOX POP: How AI adoption transforms power plant operations
Whilst AI is still nascent, its integration in the power sector has significantly improved power plant operations.
IPP Phl power plant seeks 10-year PSA as supply deal nears end
Quezon Power Managing Director Frank Thiel confirms plans to extend the plant’s life and explore cleaner energy initiatives. 
Regulation ‘Expensive pathway’ awaits as Vietnam trails to achieve PDP8 targets
Vietnam targets to phase out coal plants and convert them into biomass and ammonia plants.

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ADB approves $200m loan for Uzbekistan’s power distribution system
It aims to digitalise 26 distribution substations in the country.
Masdar, EDF to develop solar power for Amaala
The concession deal will also include a battery storage facility.
TotalEnergies invests $300m to Adani Green
This will support the joint venture that the companies will form.
CLP Power, Far East Consortium secure sustainability-linked loan
The loan was issued by the Hong Kong Branch of the Bank of Communications.
Why blue hydrogen is not the solution to reducing emissions
IEFFA said investment should be focused more on other technologies such as solar and wind.
ACWA Power partner with 2 Chinese firms for clean energy development
This will include green hydrogen and ammonia, amongst others.
India to pilot 100 MW green hydrogen storage
This will bring the round-the-clock renewable energy cost to $0.072 (INR6) per unit.
China’s solar exports up 34% YoY in H1 2023
The country produces around eight in every 10 solar panels.
Asia leads growth in oil, gas capacity globally
The region holds 75% of the capacity that started construction last year.
China’s coal IPPs to continue profit recovery
Spot thermal coal prices were down by around 20% from January to August 2023.
Taiwan’s Formosa 2 Offshore Wind starts operation
The wind farm can supply power to around 380,000 households per year.

Exclusives

Power Utility Asia turns to biomass co-firing in coal plants for energy security, transition
However, experts cautioned this means that the operations of coal-fired power plants would be extended. 
Asia needs natural gas to balance ‘energy trilemma’
Natural gas is cleaner than coal and would support the intermittency of renewables, ANGEA said.
Regulation Cambodia’s 18-year energy plan sets ambitious targets for renewables
To attain energy security, Cambodia will have to overcome investment challenges, cut wasteful consumption, and review pricing policies. 
IPP Why ASEAN should take a regional approach to accelerating RE
The Regional Approach Report outlines how collaboration is key to the aim of 35% renewable energy capacity by 2025 in the region.
IPP VOX POP: How AI adoption transforms power plant operations
Whilst AI is still nascent, its integration in the power sector has significantly improved power plant operations.
IPP Phl power plant seeks 10-year PSA as supply deal nears end
Quezon Power Managing Director Frank Thiel confirms plans to extend the plant’s life and explore cleaner energy initiatives. 
Regulation ‘Expensive pathway’ awaits as Vietnam trails to achieve PDP8 targets
Vietnam targets to phase out coal plants and convert them into biomass and ammonia plants.

Join the Asian Power community