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Scatec, ACME put 900MW solar project in India on hold

Its construction is expected to start in 2022, along with other backlog projects.

Japanese nuclear agency, firms to develop fast reactors in the US

US’ TerraPower has agreed to share data on advanced sodium fast reactor technology.

Japan’s renewable capacity to increase 46GW by 2026: IEA

This will be led by solar photovoltaics and wind power.

APAC to add almost 330 GW renewables capacity until 2026

India would account for almost 40% of the capacity expansion.

China to lead countries that dominate renewables expansion

It is projected to contribute nearly 45% by 2026, the IEA reported.

Doosan Heavy installs 8MW offshore wind turbine in South Korea

Standing 232.5 metres high, it is the country’s largest wind turbine to date. 

Net-zero track needs $4.18t annual investment in 2026-2030

This is double the required $2.06t annual investment between 2022-2025.

South Korea’s renewable electricity output rises 30% YoY in 2021

The increase was led by solar and biomass, according to IEA.

AC Energy buys 49% stake of Super Energy Corp.’s Vietnam arm

This is seen to expand the company’s international portfolio to over 1,900MW.

Philippine electricity demand growth hinges on vaccine drive: report

It is expected to show an annual growth of 5-6% until 2024.

​​ACEN, UPC to build 300 MWac Masaya Solar farm in India

This will be the third and largest solar project of UPC-AC Energy Solar in India.

Gas-power generation in Myanmar remains ‘weak’ amidst oil giants’ exit plans

Total and Chevron’s are looking at withdrawing from the Yadana natural gas project.

​​APAC energy transition investments reach $368b in 2021

The region accounts for 49% of the global energy transition investments.

​​Shell’s 20MW hydrogen electrolyser begins operation in China

Half of the hydrogen supply will be allocated for fuel cell vehicles during the Winter Olympics. 

Japan’s electricity demand to dip less than 1% annually to 2024

This is due to the strong energy conservation activities in the country.