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Asia to nearly double global offshore wind share by 2030
Asia to nearly double global offshore wind share by 2030
China’s dominance in the market might weaken as more countries ramp up capacity.
Enhancing Energy Resilience for ASEAN: Regional Actions in Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery Plans
Since its earliest infections started cropping up in Wuhan, China, December last year, the COVID-19 coronavirus has been expanding towards approximately 4 million confirmed cases globally. In ASEAN region, based on the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the confirmed cases have reached almost 300,000 as of early August 2020, which dominantly occurred in Indonesia, Philippines, and Singapore. Most countries, including the ASEAN Member States, have enacted containment measures in order to control and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus particularly after it was officially announced as a pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020.
Singapore-Australia power project fast-tracked by Australian government
This will provide extra support such as a single entry point for approvals.
Canadian pension fund buys 20% stake in TransGrid
The company operates the transmission network in NSW and ACT, Australia.
Senoko Energy co-launches pilot renewable trading platform
The platform offers dynamic pricing for the users’ green electricity rates.
Asia lags in energy transition policy response: report
Governments have been prioritising immediate needs such as wage subsidies.
Microgrids: Helping to Bring Reliable, Accessible and Clean Energy to Asia
Energy demand across Asia is surging and expected to grow by two-thirds by 2040, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. At the same time, more than 65 million people mostly in Southeast Asia are without adequate or reliable access to electricity.
Over $13b of wind turbine capacity ordered in Q1
Wind turbine orders for the global onshore market made up 85% of Q1 capacity.
Floating solar farms make waves in Southeast Asia
They can help insulate coal-importing ASEAN countries from volatile fuel prices.
Laos plans new 1.4GW hydro project on Mekong River
The Luang Prabang project will be Laos' third and largest dam on the river.
Asia's annual offshore growth to rise to 9GW in 2030
Almost 1,500GW of technical offshore wind potential have been identified.
5 Reasons Why Battery Storage will take off at Southeast Asia's Gas-Fired Facilities
How will Southeast Asia’s electric utility market evolve as it emerges from the fall out and impact of COVID-19 on the global economy? Already facing what was predicted as moderate GDP growth rates and a slowdown in the growth of demand for electricity, the region could also be coping with increased pressure to lower electricity rates and sustained pressure to broaden the energy mix, transitioning to cleaner forms of generation.
Cleantech Solar bags $104.36m green loan for 500MW solar projects
Proceeds will be used to finance its expansion across Southeast Asia.
APAC to make up nearly half of global solar repair spend by 2025
Solar power systems nearing inverter end of life accounts for 5% of the global PV market.
Modular renewable systems in the cards for Bangladesh
Less reliance on imported fuel will help avoid fluctuations in volatile commodity markets.
Singapore's power consumption surged 22% in May
Apart from WFH arrangement, the hot weather called for more power in cooling appliances.
Residential use drives Asia Pacific's power demand
Bill shock could occur in countries with rising block tariffs.
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Exploring clean, renewable energy sources to meet Southeast Asia’s energy demands