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India’s JSPL sells coal-fired power business for $400m to Worldone
India’s JSPL sells coal-fired power business for $400m to Worldone
This move aims to reduce the company’s debt and carbon footprint by almost half.
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.
India's state-owned MSEDCL launches 1.3GW tender for solar power projects
MSEDCL has a tariff of US$4.1c/kWh for these projects.
China Three Gorges Corporation poised to be China's biggest IPO for 2021
The firm plans to sell 8.57 billion shares.
SEACEF launches investment in 500MWp floating solar energy plant in Vietnam
The project aims to address Vietnam’s power shortage.
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.