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Japan authorizes operations of three ageing nuclear reactors

This is the first time reactors older than 40 years are approved to restart.

India’s NTPC launches tender for 600MW of wind and solar projects

Developers can compete for at least 50 MW to 600 MW in 10 MW multiples.

Here’s why the last dirty fuel project in Japan was scrapped 

The country recently pledged to cut down greenhouse gas emissions by 46% before 2030.

Singapore's Sunseap eyes expansion in Japan after latest Series E funding

The company earned an undisclosed amount from several new Japanese investors.

Japan vows to cut down GHG emissions by 46% by 2030

The country is considered the fifth biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.

South Korea ends state financing of overseas coal projects amidst mounting US pressure

The country has been facing strong public criticism for supporting coal-powered projects.

"Coal inertia" remains strong in Asia Pacific despite climate pressure: report

However, it also found that renewables pipelines accelerated in the region.

India's NTPC launches tender for 1 GW solar capacity

This comes amidst NTPC’s plans to have a minimum 32 GW capacity by 2032.

Renewable energy capacity to nearly double in ASEAN by 2025: HSBC

Technological advancement and lower costs of renewables will drive this expected growth.

China vows to raise solar and wind power generation to 16.5% by 2025

The commitments come amidst its pledge to decarbonize the country.

Chinese banks 'genuinely' trying to exit coal: Project Finance International

Banks are said to have introduced policies to immediately phase out coal power from their investments.

South Korea jacks up renewable energy quota to 25%

The new quota, which represents a sizeable increase from the current 9% target, will be implemented in October.

J-Power shuts down plans for new coal-fired power plant

The power company is considered the biggest coal-fired power company in Japan.