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AGL shuts down gas power unit in South Australia

AGL shuts down gas power unit in South Australia

Renewables continued lowering of power prices makes it harder for fossil fuels to compete.

China green lights $55m gas pipeline project

The pipeline will connect Shanxi and Shaanxi province.

Taipower shuts down Kuosheng-1 nuclear reactor ahead of schedule

The reactor has spent its fuel-storage capacity constraints that prevented it from being refuelled.

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.

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.