Exclusives

Investment opportunities, government support drives Asia Pacific's geothermal growth
Power Utility, Regulation
11 Oct 20
Indonesia is expected to overtake the US in leading the global geothermal power sector.
Taiwan's offshore wind sector stays afloat amidst tariff cuts
Regulation
10 Oct 20
Investors with neither experience nor capacity in the sector seek chances to buy into an existing project.
Why APAC is tipped to lead renewable investments by 2030
Power Utility
9 Oct 20
Wind and solar in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan enjoy feed-in-tariffs with reliable counterparties.
Behind Avaada Energy's rapid expansion across India
IPP
25 Sep 20
The company has clinched repeat investments from institutions such as ADB, DEG, FMO and Proparco.
Singapore's 5G and government support boost renewable use for data centres
Power Utility
25 Aug 20
Data centre firms have tempered expectations for green energy sources, but opportunities still await.
Droughts and regulatory mayhem taint hydropower development on Mekong waters
Power Utility, Project, Regulation
11 May 20
Projects still get greenlighted as Mekong River nations struggle to meet climbing power demand, but concerns on their environmental, social, and...
Tech deployment delays put heat on Asia's nuclear momentum
Power Utility, Regulation
11 May 20
China seeks to raise total nuclear capacity to 58GW by 2020, but whether this target will be hit or not relies on the pace of equipment upgrades...
Asia set to become global capital for solar power by 2050
Regulation
5 Feb 20
As renewables take over the world’s energy mix, the region will continue to grow its global PV capacity at full speed.
Firms slash electric bills as Singapore launches live auctions for packages
Power Utility
29 Jan 20
On average, savings can hit 30% off the regulated tariff after live auctions were launched.
Eyes on the east: China asserts power over global offshore wind sector
Power Utility, Regulation
22 Jan 20
Despite being a newcomer in the global scene, China added more capacity than any country in the last two years.
How Senoko Energy brings tech innovation in Singapore's power sector
IPP
8 Jan 20
They recently launched an SGQR code for bills payment.
Vietnam, Malaysia lead the race for power growth
Power Utility, Regulation
8 Jan 20
Regulators might find it difficult to catch up with rapid developments in the industry.
Vena Energy grows renewables portfolio to 11GW
IPP
16 Dec 19
It eyes adding more projects in massive Asian energy markets like South Korea, Japan, and India.
Tariffs and tenders drive Southeast Asia's renewables boom
Regulation
16 Dec 19
The share of renewables in the region’s power mix could rise from 14.3% to 43% by 2040.
Is there room for the Singapore-Australia power project in a crowded market?
Project
22 Nov 19
Incumbent gencos are grappling with overcapacity and excess gas supply.
Enterprize Energy develops Vietnam's 3,400MW offshore wind giant
Project
19 Nov 19
Its development banks on the European firm's experience in the UK and Taiwan.
What's next for Singapore's mature power market?
Regulation
19 Nov 19
Growth for power producers lies in innovations geared towards grid transition, according to S&P Global Ratings.
Inside Southeast Asia's first large-scale floating solar project
Project
28 Oct 19
Installing the 47.5MWp facility in Vietnam’s Da Mi plant needed a $37m investment in a nascent renewables market.
WEnergy Global develops microgrids in Southeast Asia's rural communities
IPP
16 Oct 19
Microgrids could serve 100 million people in the region who still have no electricity.
Inside Taiwan's largest ground-mounted solar project
Project
30 Sep 19
The 70MW project, called Mingus, was built on an abandoned salt production farm.
Indonesia's utility-scale solar projects to take off
Power Utility
12 Sep 19
Competitive solar production costs will drive installations in the country, according to Roland Berger.
Capital crunch haunts South Asia's power developers
Power Utility, Regulation
12 Sep 19
Opening up regional markets could make it easier for developers to access funds, says Summit Power International’s CEO.
Will a new DPT process risk the repeat of Indonesia's renewables slump?
Regulation
31 Aug 19
It took two years before another renewables project to come through.
Gas to fire Eastern Indonesia's power plans
IPP, Project
3 Jul 19
15 planned gas receiving and bulk-breaking stations are expected to fuel 2.5GW of gas-fired power.
After Fukushima: TEPCO shells out $6.33b to make nuclear safer
Power Utility, Regulation
26 Jun 19
It now looks to clear the Fukushima Daiichi’s reactors of fuel debris after the 2011 accident.
Indonesia's solar rooftop C&I projects hamstrung by regulations
Regulation
21 Jun 19
Manufacturers could avoid Indonesia if they cannot obtain 100% renewable energy.
ING builds green loan structure for small renewable projects in Asia
Environment, Project
11 Jun 19
It sealed its first green loan through Sunseap’s rooftop solar projects for over 20 C&I customers in Singapore.
Difficulties for IPPs intensify after new PLN rules: Adaro Power CEO
IPP
5 Jun 19
For the past two years, IPPs like Adaro Power struggled with PLN’s ownership and PPA commitment rules.
Malaysia's power companies revamp strategies for full market liberalisation
Regulation
15 May 19
State utility TNB prioritises digital initiatives to connect producers, consumers, and T&D networks in a less rigid market.
Indonesia seeks projects to hit 17GW of electricity supply targets
Regulation
7 May 19
But IPPs face regulatory hurdles that hamper the development of renewables and other energy sources.
Thai developers flock overseas as domestic hurdles intensify
Regulation
17 Apr 19
A 9GW transmission project between Thailand and Laos marks the kingdom’s increased reliance on ASEAN neighbors.
Nuclear projects languish as government support wanes
Project
12 Apr 19
Energy policy constraints prevent energy giants South Korea and Taiwan from reaching the 81% global average capacity factor for nuclear power...
Asian Development Bank invests in Asian renewables developers' maiden green bonds
Project
19 Mar 19
It has injected a total of $175m into AC Energy and B.Grimm Power to fund plant developments.
Winds of change: Vietnam pushes for more developments amidst growing energy demand
Power Utility, Regulation
13 Mar 19
From a new FiT policy to a different market mechanism, the country is finally opening up.
ENGIE launches venture capital arm in Singapore
IPP, Power Utility
22 Feb 19
Over 80 startups have signed up to its programme aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment in the Asia Pacific.
Asian institutional investors eye renewables as shelter from market volatility
Project
22 Feb 19
About 22% of investors are planning to increase their allocations to the sector by more than 20%.
ACWA Power builds world's largest concentrated solar project
Power Utility
13 Feb 19
CEO Paddy Padmanathan discusses ties with Silk Road Fund to create the world’s largest single-site CSP and expansion into the Indonesian...
Adaro Power taps Japan, Korea for 2GW capacity
People, Project
5 Dec 18
President director Mohammad Effendi shares how the company has linked with Japan and Korea to give 2.26GW of power to remote areas.
Senoko Energy hits over 1,000 signups in first phase launch of open electricity market
People
21 Nov 18
They are offering two fixed price plans for 24 and 12 months.
What are the woes in Myanmar's energy mix?
Regulation
14 Nov 18
No new MOA or PPA has yet to be concluded for two years already.

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