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Pioneer's offshore solar import project to power SG consumers

Pioneer's offshore solar import project to power SG consumers

This will supply RE exclusively to Singapore through solar panels at Bulan Island, Indonesia.

Sembcorp to jointly develop 1GWp solar project in Indonesia

The company partnered with Indonesia’s PT PLN Batam and Suryagen.

China needs RMB200t investment to reach net zero by 2060

An average of RMB5t worth of funds a year is needed to decarbonise its economy.

Vietnam emissions to rise despite clean energy push

It is expected to be higher than the overall level in Southeast Asia in 2030.

Improved green lending criteria to boost discom performance, decarbonisation goals in India

The only green parameter for credit rating is the RPO which carries “the least weight,” IEEFA says.

Vietnamese consortium wins supplier agreement for two wind offshore substations in Taiwan

Hai Long 2 and Hai Long 3 substations have a total capacity of over 1GW.

Eco Wave Power, CIMC OEI ink MOU for power tech dev’t in China

The MOU is effective for two years but it can be extended by the parties. 

China may lift restrictions on Australian coal stranded in ports: Analyst

Some 3 Mt of Australian thermal coal are awaiting clearance at Chinese ports.

How can Thailand develop its green economy?

This is whilst also ensuring the country’s resilience from climate risks. 

Coal demand outstripping domestic supply in India

Producers are only meeting 60% to 65% of annual demand.

India’s rooftop solar capacity growth will remain slow unless…

IEEFA worries that the growth is sluggish with only a 1.8GW annual additional capacity.

Japan should maximise, not reduce, nuclear energy use: JAIF

This comes as the gov't issued the new draft of the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan.

Vietnam’s return to coal puts renewable energy transition at risk

Vietnam should craft incentives to carry out cost-competitive renewables, argues IEEFA.

Where does biomass energy stand in Asia’s power mix?

It will likely grow, but not as rapidly as solar power.

China to halt building new coal power plants abroad

This move is in line with China's carbon neutrality target before 2060.

ADB’s coal retirement scheme is high-risk: analyst

Implementation challenges could lead to a loss of credibility for the bank.