Environment
New renewables trumps cheapest fossil fuel on cost
New renewables trumps cheapest fossil fuel on cost
2020’s new renewable project additions will save an estimated $156b.
Wind and solar investments to hit $1.3t by 2030 in APAC: WoodMackenzie
Fossil fuel power investment will see a loss of $54b a year.
Japan pledges whopping $10b to aid Asia’s green energy projects
The financial aid includes lending and investment from Japanese private and public sectors.
China spearheads global wind power growth: report
The government’s ambitious climate goals supported renewables in the country.
Zero emission commitments chokes out coal industry in NSW: report
2041 may see the last coal job in NSW sputter out.
How South Australia will pave the way for a wind and solar dominated future
South Australia has successfully gone green in 14 years.
South Korea’s National Pension Service curbs investments in coal
The NPS is considered the world’s third largest pension fund.
South Korea pushes for bigger cuts in GHG emissions
The country also pledged $5m for a green fund to boost renewables in developing countries.
Asian Power Renewable Energy Digital Conference discusses issues and trends for 2021
This two-hour digital conference will happen on 17 June 2021.
Japan’s Mizuho joins APAC banks to cut off coal financing
The company is the country's third largest bank.
Australia’s coal plants may soon go extinct
Wind and solar edging coal plants out of Australia’s power mix.
Why LNG power investors should remain vigilant in the Philippines LNG market
Investors are said to risk exposure to $14b in stranded assets.
Australia fast-tracks dumping of dirty power
The Energy Security Board predicts 75% renewables within the country's energy mix by 2025.
India’s Tata Power contemplating $473m IPO for renewable energy business
It initially planned to seek a partner to invest in its green assets.
"Coal inertia" remains strong in Asia Pacific despite climate pressure: report
However, it also found that renewables pipelines accelerated in the region.
Chinese banks 'genuinely' trying to exit coal: Project Finance International
Banks are said to have introduced policies to immediately phase out coal power from their investments.
Philippines vows to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030
The country initially aimed to cut emissions by 70%.
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