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India could overachieve its Paris Agreement goals by 60%
India could overachieve its Paris Agreement goals by 60%
CEA estimates that growth in new installed power capacity will lead renewables to generate close to 44% of the country’s energy mix.
Renewables strain could shatter Taiwan's coal and nuclear dependency dreams
Offshore wind projects are especially threatened by supply issues and uncertain commercial operation dates.
ENGIE seeks turnaround in the Philippines' coal dependency
It is working with a portfolio of sectors in the country to invest in low-carbon energy to meet the country’s power demands.
Gas to fire Eastern Indonesia's power plans
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
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
Manufacturers could avoid Indonesia if they cannot obtain 100% renewable energy.
Taiwan's nuclear phase-out could face election, policy headwinds
Nuclear power support is building up
ING builds green loan structure for small renewable projects in Asia
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
For the past two years, IPPs like Adaro Power struggled with PLN’s ownership and PPA commitment rules.
India needs to re-think policies amidst flopping solar auctions: analyst
The 1GW Gujarat solar PV tender for Dholera Solar Park only got two bids for 300MW capacity.
China scored $350b in energy investments in 2018
That said, total investments slipped 7% over the past three years as coal spending slumped.
Malaysia's power companies revamp strategies for full market liberalisation
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
But IPPs face regulatory hurdles that hamper the development of renewables and other energy sources.
Coal stains remain in South Korea's green growth policy
Despite efforts to slowly reduce coal consumption, policies tilt towards coal and 5.4GW of plants are under construction.
Global concentrated solar capacity to triple to 22.4GW with China and Middle East backing: report
CSP in China grew after the announcement of 20 projects with a feed-in tariff of $0.172/kWh.
Thai developers flock overseas as domestic hurdles intensify
A 9GW transmission project between Thailand and Laos marks the kingdom’s increased reliance on ASEAN neighbors.
Nuclear projects languish as government support wanes
Energy policy constraints prevent energy giants South Korea and Taiwan from reaching the 81% global average capacity factor for nuclear power plants.
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