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Indonesia's utility-scale solar projects to take off
14 Aug 19
Competitive solar production costs will drive installations in the country, according to Roland Berger.
Experts urge private investment in Vietnam's power grid
14 Aug 19
Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan provinces are increasingly burdened by overloaded transmission lines and substations.
China Longyuan Power's wind generation down 15.4% in July
14 Aug 19
It blamed poor wind resources and a high base from last year.
Vietnam to consider US coal for firing up power plants
14 Aug 19
Vinacomin met up with coal producers to discuss the possibilties of shipping the resource.
Japan warns against Andhra Pradesh's review of sealed energy deals
14 Aug 19
The state is looking to cut renewable energy tariffs by reviewing already sealed contracts.
TEPCO to form new entity for renewables business
14 Aug 19
It will develop projects of 6 to 7 million kW within and outside Japan.
Indonesia needs $15b to meet 7.2GW geothermal targets: report
14 Aug 19
The country looks to raise geothermal power capacity from the current level of 2GW.
CGN Power's 1,000MW Yangjiang-6 unit starts commercial operations
14 Aug 19
It was connected to the grid in late June.
Australian regulator sues four wind farm operators over 2016 blackout
7 Aug 19
On 28 September, two tornadoes damaged facilities that triggered protection features at nine wind farms and caused blackouts.
China's pollution problem curbed solar PV potential by 11-15%: study
7 Aug 19
Surface radiation has been affected by emissions of sulfur dioxide and black carbon.
Tohoku Electric Power seeks to decommission Onagawa-1
7 Aug 19
Dismantling waste is expected to cost $380m.
Adani Power completes 1,370MW coal plant buy
7 Aug 19
This raises its total thermal power capacity to 12.5GW.
Japan selects 11 offshore wind areas for development
7 Aug 19
Four will immediately be prepared for wind and geological surveys.
Tariff war to hit Chinese solar manufacturers
7 Aug 19
This will drive up costs amidst declining demand for equipment from the US and India.
Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Berhad to restructure amidst market liberalisation
7 Aug 19
Restructuring is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2020.
South Korea's nuclear phaseout plans to face headwinds
31 Jul 19
Public opinion is shifting in favour of nuclear after a heatwave has affected power supply and demand.
Renewables in India are cheapest in Asia Pacific: report
31 Jul 19
The levelised cost of electricity using solar power is now 14% cheaper than coal-fired power.
China greenlights three nuclear power plants
31 Jul 19
One in Shandong province is already under construction.
Avaada Energy implements 2GW of open access solar power plants
31 Jul 19
To date, the firm has over 1.8GW of commissioned renewable assets in India.
Philippines looks to fast-track renewables policies to curb dependence on coal
31 Jul 19
Power distribution utilities will be mandated to source a minimum portion of energy from renewables.
Vietnam may face 6.6 billion kWh electricity shortage in 2021
31 Jul 19
47 out of 62 power projects are delayed.
Vietnam launches programme to boost rooftop solar power
31 Jul 19
Renewable energy is expected to generate 6.5% of the country’s total electricity by 2020.
TEPCO to scrap second nuclear plant: report
31 Jul 19
It will take 40 years to decommission all of the plant’s four reactors.
China's solar production up in H1 as exports climb
31 Jul 19
Total export earnings from the solar sector rose by a third to $10.6b.
Philippines switches on pilot 200kW floating solar power project
24 Jul 19
The project will go through a pilot test for 10 months and serve house load requirements by the Magat reservoir.
Proposal to revisit nuclear energy generation receives backlash in Indonesia
24 Jul 19
The country’s position on the Ring of Fire has raised concerns over the safety of nuclear energy.
PAL Indonesia inks deal to build 500MW nuclear reactor for $1.2b
24 Jul 19
The thorium molten salt power plant can produce clean energy cheaper than coal.
Australia-Singapore Power Link secures government support
24 Jul 19
The $19.16b project comprises a 10GW solar farm with a 20-30GWh storage facility near Tennant Creek.
India expects renewables to rise six-fold in next decade
24 Jul 19
The share of coal in the energy mix is expected to dip from 46% to 32%.
China Energy Group to add 6GW of new ultra-low emission coal capacity
24 Jul 19
The government has greenlighted the use of coal-fired power in regions with poor wind and solar resources.
Here's why Japan could lose its top LNG importer status to China
24 Jul 19
Low LNG demand is triggered by competition from coal, nuclear and renewables and Japan’s slow macroeconomic growth.
India launches fresh wave of anti-dumping duties on solar equipment
24 Jul 19
The duty is expected to raise the cost of solar projects by 2-4%.
India's Andhra Pradesh eyes lowering wind and solar purchase costs
24 Jul 19
5.2GW of projects with pre-determined tariffs could face renegotiation of costs.
India's state electricity distribution firms shelled out higher tariffs since Q4 2018
17 Jul 19
States have bought power at an average rate of $0.087 per unit.
Taipower losses extend to $955m in H1
17 Jul 19
Rising fuel prices and anti-pollution initiatives have driven up energy production costs.
Taiwan's UREC to slash workforce by up to 20% by end-2019
17 Jul 19
Its continued losses from its solar cell operations has forced the firm to streamline its operations.
Indonesia's Medco Energi to sell 49% of geothermal power plant to Ormat Geothermal Power
16 Jul 19
The plant is still in development and is expected to start by end-2022.
China's renewables investment slumped 39% to $28.8b in H1
12 Jul 19
This was driven by the country’s shift to auctions from government-based tariffs.
20GW of India's private coal projects on hold
12 Jul 19
Coal stress threatens to drive down India’s capacity additions in 2020-2021.
Asia Pacific's first floating offshore wind project to be developed in South Korea
12 Jul 19
The project will have 200MW capacity and is expected to be completed by 2024.

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