News

New South Wales' 2GW hydro project gets final approval

The government committed to invest up to $920m for the project.

NTPC signs JV for renewable energy business

The joint venture will explore offshore wind in India and overseas.

Japan tightens foreign investment rules for power companies

Its impact on Japan’s power sector growth is expected to be minimal.

UK-based RES co-plans 2GW of renewables in Australia

It aims to accelerate development of projects in Queensland for the next 10 years.

Myanmar floats 1GW solar tender

The government will award 20-year PPAs to select IPPs.

India's discoms to receive $12b government stimulus

It will be infused in two equal installments.

Gas-fired power on the rise in Myanmar

Two gas power projects are tipped to come online in 2020.

Indonesia to inject $2.4b into PLN in 2020

The utility saw a decline in sales following the lockdown.

Bangladesh's thermal additions tipped to worsen overcapacity

Its existing power plants only have 43% capacity utilisation in FY 2018-19.

China to remain global leader in smart grid technology

The country’s dedication to 5G will boost the power sector’s growth.

South Korea unveils 14-year plan to shift from thermal to renewables

It envisions the closure of nuclear power units from 26 to 17.

South Korea urged to double renewables target

The government currently aims to raise the share of renewables to 20%.

Coal power tipped to decline in APAC in 2020

Low electricity demand hit coal-fired generation in India and Southeast Asia.