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Why are Asia’s decarbonisation efforts falling short

More than solutions, the markets need stronger energy security and targets, expert claims.

Why are Asia’s decarbonisation efforts falling short

More than solutions, the markets need stronger energy security and targets, expert claims.

What makes the Philippines the most ‘fundamentally attractive’ solar market in SEA?

Power generation cost in the Philippines is double compared to its neighbouring countries, Solar Philippines CEO claims.

APAC to lead battery storage market through 2026: GlobalData

It is projected to account for 68% of the global market value.

Asia needs to increase RE capacity 4 times by 2030 to fulfil climate targets

The region's capacity has to reach 5,442GW to meet the 1.5°C Scenario.

Hydropower projects might rough-sail in Asia: report

Environmental and social opposition, and financial concerns pose challenges to hydropower.

Could phase-outs harm Asia’s nuclear energy growth?

The region is expected to bring 30GW in electricity per year with 32 reactors under construction.

Why are Australia’s coal plants exiting at a faster pace?

Coal plants’ profitability is declining with the entry of low-cost renewable energy.

Renewable growth is grappling in South Korea

Could this be due to geographical barriers, prices, or the presidential elections?

Renewables growth in Asia risks collapse sans transmission system expansion 

Black & Veatch says this will need government policies, investment, and storage capacity.

Ukraine-Russia conflict to hit Asian LNG

Spot prices are expected to be elevated, Rystad Energy said.

Philippines may become ‘regional leader’ in wind power

However, there are barriers that hinder progress in the sector.

LEGAL BRIEFING: Will the energy bill dim out competition in SG’s electricity generation market?

Under the bill, the Singapore regulator will be allowed to be a market player.

REGULATION WATCH: New customs duty on solar equipment threatens India’s RE goals 

The government will be introducing a 25% rate on solar cells and 40% on solar modules in April.

Direct PPAs should be scaled up: Asia Clean Energy Partners

But doing so poses financial risks to the operator due to the longevity of contracts.

Geothermal power needs policy boost to stay on the net-zero track

Its annual capacity additions averaged only 500MW annually in the last five years.

China will be most affected if Indonesia’s coal export ban becomes indefinite

The government imposed the ban due to low stocks of coal at power plants.

India’s non-hydropower renewables to reach 229GW by end-2030

The country's non-hydropower renewables capacity in 2021 was at 102GW.