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Japan mulls suspending 100 ageing coal plants by 2030

Japan mulls suspending 100 ageing coal plants by 2030

These make up nearly 90% of the country’s power plants built before the mid-1990s.

Laos plans new 1.4GW hydro project on Mekong River

The Luang Prabang project will be Laos' third and largest dam on the river.

China's 10.2GW hydro project begins operations

It is expected to become fully operational by end-2021.

Asia's annual offshore growth to rise to 9GW in 2030

Almost 1,500GW of technical offshore wind potential have been identified.

ADB inks $200m loan to improve Nepal's power supply

It will fund the reinforcement of Kathmandu Valley’s supply system.

NTPC's profits dropped to $1.34b in FY 2020

Generation declined to 290.19 billion units compared to last year.

NTPC snags consultancy contract for 500MW solar park in Mali

It received an award letter from the ambassador of Mali and the government.

Japanese firms urge government to shift to renewables

They also recommended introducing carbon pricing.

Rising bad loans weaken investor appetite for India's renewables

Financial deals in renewable technologies were halved in H1 2019.

WWF Australia's proposed renewable stimulus to bring $10b boost

The organisation proposed investing $500m in solar projects.

Renewables transition in Philippines urged for cheaper electricity

Its reliance on imported thermal coal has caused price surges for consumers.

Japan opens bids for floating wind farm auction: report

Auction winners will be selected in June 2021.

Adani Power buys 49% stake in 1.74GW coal plants

The government owns the remaining stake.

Cleantech Solar bags $104.36m green loan for 500MW solar projects

Proceeds will be used to finance its expansion across Southeast Asia.