In Focus
India needs $101b to meet wind, solar targets
This is to meet the International Energy Agency's Net Zero Emission pathway.
India needs $101b to meet wind, solar targets
This is to meet the International Energy Agency's Net Zero Emission pathway.
New coal plant construction outside China to reach nine-year low
Only 2 GWs started construction this year.
Over 70 power projects abroad under China’s Belt & Road Initiatives shelved
The country installed around 128 GW of power capacity in 2022.
Fossil power exceeds peak use for half of the world
Emissions from 107 power sectors fell by nearly 20%.
Indian solar PV exports to keep rising but will decline by 2027
PV exports may experience stagnation in 2025 and will decline by 2027.
Energy consumption to rapidly grow 1.8% in 2024 driven by Asian demand
Asia’s energy demand will expand by 3.1% in 2024.
Australia’s power market is the most volatile globally: study
The Down Under reports price fluctuations following coal generation outages.
Solar, wind to dominate India's RE growth by 2032: Ember
Solar energy needs to grow 36% YoY to reach the 186 GW solar capacity target by 2027.
Global offshore wind growth slows in H1; China remains top market
Total offshore wind capacity addition exceeded 60 GW.
TBS Energi's contribution to Indonesia's 23% renewable energy goal
TBS Energi helps Indonesia hit 100MW installed capacity target by 2025.
Cambodia’s 18-year energy plan sets ambitious targets for renewables
To attain energy security, Cambodia will have to overcome investment challenges, cut wasteful consumption, and review pricing policies.
Asia turns to biomass co-firing in coal plants for energy security, transition
However, experts cautioned this means that the operations of coal-fired power plants would be extended.
Asia needs natural gas to balance ‘energy trilemma’
Natural gas is cleaner than coal and would support the intermittency of renewables, ANGEA said.
Why ASEAN should take a regional approach to accelerating RE
The Regional Approach Report outlines how collaboration is key to the aim of 35% renewable energy capacity by 2025 in the region.
China continues coal plant ‘permitting spree’ in H1
Coal plants commissioned doubled YoY to 17.1 GW.
Australia’s energy storage investments hit record-high in Q2
Investments in storage reached billions for the first time in a quarter.
Southeast Asia sees rapid LNG regasification capacity growth
The region relies on LNG for energy security and transition.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises