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Fossil fuel lock-in worsens electricity prices for Southeast Asia
Power sector planners assumed that locking in coal would lead to a least-cost system.
Fossil fuel lock-in worsens electricity prices for Southeast Asia
Power sector planners assumed that locking in coal would lead to a least-cost system.
ADB inks $200m loan to improve Nepal's power supply
It will fund the reinforcement of Kathmandu Valley’s supply system.
Renewables transition in Philippines urged for cheaper electricity
Its reliance on imported thermal coal has caused price surges for consumers.
Energy transition takes off in the Philippines
Congress has approved a resolution against permitting new coal plants.
Philippine central bank rolls out framework for renewables transition
Banks are expected to provide transition plans in the next six months.
Philippines' Meralco cuts capex to half
This is caused by lower power demand due to the pandemic.
Philippines' AC Energy to fully divest coal assets by 2030
It plans to expand its renewables capacity to 5GW by 2025.
Triconti grabs contract for offshore wind in the Philippines
The Aparri Bay and Guimaras Strait projects could produce over 1.2GW.
Philippines mulls adding nuclear energy to power mix
It previously inked a deal with Russia’s Rosatom for a pre-feasibility study.
Southeast Asian power companies are seizing renewable opportunities
The rapid drop in the cost of renewable energy is reshaping the world’s energy systems. Part and parcel of this shift, a new landscape is emerging among finance and power companies. Southeast Asian conglomerates such as Ayala are at the forefront.
Philippine regulators tested by woes over State Grid Corp's stake in grid utility
The grid utility rejected inspections since 2017 even as operations are to be controlled by the Philippine government.
Philippines' competition watchdog OKs AC Energy's stake acquisition in 81MW wind farm
It bought a 67% stake in the wind farm for $53.16m.
AC Energy Philippines buys four local solar firms
The firms operate two solar farms with 80MW and 45MW capacity.
Asia Pacific leads global electricity procurement market in Q3
Manila Electric was the largest issuer in the region with 2.9GW procured from three tenders.
Aboitiz Power's nearing 4GW net capacity to buoy earnings
It may also benefit from a tightening power supply-demand dynamics in 2022.
Yoma Strategic and AC Energy to co-develop 200MW of renewables in Myanmar
The two made a joint investment of $30m in line with the development.
Renewables may cut Philippines' electricity rates 30%
Electricity bills in the country are amongst the highest in SEA at $0.20 per kWh.
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