IEEFA

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) examines issues related to energy markets, trends, and policies. It aims to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy.

Australia’s business rooftops miss solar potential amidst regulatory barriers

Its grid and tariff systems constrain enterprise solar deployment.
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Cambodia beats long-term solar goals with 1.5 GW installed

It surpassed its tagets nearly a decade early.

Bangladesh power sector’s $4.53b shortfall underscores transition imperative

Industries now face tariffs of up to $0.13/kWh following increases of as much as 17%.

India’s energy storage auctions face risk as tariffs undercut costs

Nearly 75% of standalone battery capacity sits in the risk category.

Indonesia’s $1b grid funding shortfall exposes PLN’s structural financing strains

Underinvestment leaves power network behind transition requirements.

Bangladesh power costs climb despite falling coal and oil prices

Primary energy imports increased to 62.5%, exposing deeper reliance on external supply.

Japan energy policy forces renewable curtailment surge

Solar output hits 3,290 MW cuts in Tokyo grid as inflexible supply rises.

India's annual clean energy investment projected at $145b by 2035, says IEEFA

Debt structure will determine the pace of capacity expansion, report says.

Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA

Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.

PLN to face three risks amidst continued coal-fired power generation

The state-owned firm can implement specific models to mitigate the effects of the transition away from coal.

Jharkhand needs $256b to fuel clean energy transition in India

Its renewable energy potential positions it as a hub for low-carbon manufacturing.

How will early retirement of coal-fired assets benefit Pakistan?

If the Sahiwal coal-fired plant is closed early, this could avoid up to 38 million tonnes of emissions.

Global turbine crunch threatens Vietnam and Philippines gas power

The shortage is seen to delay projects in the said countries.

Gas plants fall idle as India’s power mix shifts

High fuel costs and poor competitiveness have left 8GW of gas power capacity stranded.

How can Indonesia achieve its 2034 renewable energy target?

The rapid rollout of projects should include three factors.

How to enable a just transition in emerging economies

The shift to cleaner energy sources must be coupled with support for affected communities.