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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.
Andhra Pradesh's integrated renewable project gets greenlight
This involves 1GW of solar and 550MW of wind.
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.
SECI's 2GW solar tender clinches 11 bids
It was oversubscribed by 3.28GW.
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.
India's THDC to co-develop 2GW renewable plant
This includes a 600MW solar project.