In Focus
Thailand’s commitment to power mix diversification attracts Chinese firms
But could there be another reason, too?
Thailand’s commitment to power mix diversification attracts Chinese firms
But could there be another reason, too?
India approves proposed master plan to develop 50 solar cities
3 are from the national capital region.
Asia’s renewables capacity set to double by 2024
Accounting for around 47% of global capacity.
China Power International's generation declined 9% to 15.1b kWh in 2Q15
Hydro power also declined 13% y/y.
China's wind power capacity expected to treble to 347.2 GW
This is projected to happen by 2025.
Asia's carbon reduction policies moving along
But there's more to do.
China's hydropower usage dropped to just 276 hours in May
It's 11% the below seven-year average.
Philippines to go ahead with 200MW Mindanao plant bidding
Current rate will be energy generation cost peg.
Hydropower generation jumped 16% from January to April in China
While thermal power generation was mostly flat.
China's hydropower capacity picked up by 30% between 2012-2014
Water levels in key dams are getting better.
Policy focus in China's power sector shifting to consumption efficiency
As well as environmental friendliness.
China IPPs' cash flow story unfolding unexpectedly stronger
But will this development last?
China's wind, nuke power sectors predicted to grow robust in 2015
Wind power is likely to be a stellar performer.
Power demand in China edges up by 2.5% y/y in 2M15
But generation remained unimpressive.
Huaneng RE eyes 2,000 wind utilization hours in 2015
Following weak wind speed in 2014.
New mathematical equation by Japan group could boost nuclear plant safety
Also medical management of a particular syndrome.
India seeks to get 15% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020
Possibly affecting clean coal technologies.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises