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Just Transition Support Platform for developing countries launched
Just Transition Support Platform for developing countries launched
This forms part of the ADB’s commitment to ensure build capacity of developing countries.
Asia’s pumped hydropower capacity to overtake NAWE in 2023
Developments will mostly be located in Mainland China.
Global pumped hydropower to reach 233GW in 2031
It will help resolve the intermittency of renewables.
Asia coalition launched to accelerate clean energy procurement
ACEC’s vision includes clean energy’s accessibility and affordability in the region by 2030.
Industry decarbonisation alliance identifies six priorities
The six pillars include renewables, and green energy, amongst others.
Fossil fuel cost savings in Asia could reach $44b: report
This $10b more than in the first half of 2022.
How much did these Asian countries saved with solar power
Seven countries were able to save about 9% of their fossil fuel costs in the first half.
Ingka Group becomes Asia Clean Energy Coalitions’ founding member
The coalition will convene the world’s leading clean energy buyers, investors, and developers.
IRENA’s energy transition platform bags $1b investments
The platform aims to ramp up funding for renewable projects in developing countries.
Will COP27 be a Mere Diplomatic Gathering?
As the UN climate change summit (COP27) will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in November, politicians, environmentalists, and industrialists from all over the world are full of expectations and doubts about what it may bring.
ACWA Power, OIA ink MoU to co-invest in 1.5GW wind project in Egypt
The Oman Investment Authority is looking into owning 10% of the project.
AIIB, GEAPP to invest $1b for energy transition projects
They will identify co-financing opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
Rapid growth seen in Asia’s offshore wind capacity: report
It is expected to rise by 15.3% annually.
JERA, Chevron tie up to study lower carbon technologies
They will focus on the Asia Pacific region and the US.
Targeted RE capacity needs to be doubled by 2030 to reach climate goals
Total capacity needs to reach 10.8TW from the current target of 5.4TW.
SVEVIND subsidiary to develop wind-solar-hydrogen plant in Kazakhstan
The 20GW electrolysers can produce up to 20 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
Sun Cable forms Asia Green Grid Network
This aims to boost partnerships to connect renewable energy in Asia.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy
Entering the age of electricity in Asia