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China’s Sinopec to construct largest carbon capture plant in China
China’s Sinopec to construct largest carbon capture plant in China
The company recently pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050.
India’s NTPC contemplates IPO to raise funds for 60 GW renewable target
The state-owned power company recently raised its renewable target from 32 GW.
Five Asian countries have more than 600 coal projects in the pipeline
This puts the Paris Agreement carbon target at risk.
Wind market needs to train nearly half a million workers: GWEC
This is to safely meet market expansion expected in the next five years.
Malaysia to boost renewable energy capacity to 40% by 2035
The country plans to double renewable energy capacity to 18 GW.
Japan unlikely to meet 46% reduction in emission target: WoodMac
Renewables are playing their part but facing significant challenges.
The 17th Asian Power Awards is now accepting nominations
The deadline for sending entries is on 20 August 2021.
New renewables trumps cheapest fossil fuel on cost
2020’s new renewable project additions will save an estimated $156b.
India’s NTPC nearly doubles renewable energy goals
The power company is India’s biggest power generator.
Thai oil giant PTT’s subsidiary invests $635m in Asia green energy
It aims to have 30% of the power it generates come from renewables.
Australia rejects massive 26 GW renewable energy hub
The government cited environmental concerns as its reason for dismissing the proposed $36b power project.
Japan pledges whopping $10b to aid Asia’s green energy projects
The financial aid includes lending and investment from Japanese private and public sectors.
Philippines to phase out coal in Mindanao
The government is planning to convert most of the region’s energy into hydropower.
Asia outshines the rest of the world in solar project pipeline
The region has a total of 137.5 GW solar capacity currently in development.
Fluence completes 40 MW of 470 MW energy storage system in the Philippines
The first two 20 MW / 20 MWh is only the first wave of 13 energy storage projects.
Zero emission commitments chokes out coal industry in NSW: report
2041 may see the last coal job in NSW sputter out.
Thailand coal power company acquires solar farms in Australia
The acquisition is part of the company’s commitment to greener energy.
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