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Philippine central bank rolls out framework for renewables transition
Philippine central bank rolls out framework for renewables transition
Banks are expected to provide transition plans in the next six months.
Lockdown heightens risks for India's coal power sector
New thermal power delivered less than half of renewables in new capacity additions.
Tohoku Electric defers safety upgrades to 796MW Onagawa-2 reactor
It is now expected to be completed by March 2023.
Western Australian authorities endorse 15GW renewables project
The proposed Asian Renewable Energy hub comprised wind turbines and solar panels.
Total applies for electricity retailer license in Australia
It is currently building a 256MW solar project in the country.
Grid congestion drags renewable investments in eastern Australia
New investments in Australia plummeted to $2.9b in 2019.
TGP co-develops 600MW offshore wind farm in Taiwan
It has received environmental impact assessment approval.
UN chief lauds South Korea's coal phaseout plans
Other countries were urged to follow its example.
Coal exit plans on the rise in Asia
Lenders could follow after Mizuho’s move to shun financing of coal-fired power.
Philippines' Meralco cuts capex to half
This is caused by lower power demand due to the pandemic.
Coal generation in Australia's NEM fell by 1.11GW in Q1
A surge in power outages in February and March in New South Wales drove the decline.
Vietnam adds 2.7-3GW gas-fired projects to national planning
Their first phases are set to be commissioned in 2025-26.
Indonesian government's subsidy debt to PLN hits $3.1b
The slow disbursement of funds has put a strain on the state utility’s cash flow.
Solar FiTs not enough to boost Vietnam's investor sentiment: report
Tight deadline for the projects drives investments outside the FiT allotment.
India's wind power installation hits 2.07GW in FY2020
Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading wind installer.
150 GW of renewables in Asia Pacific at risk if recession stretches
A loss of 380 TWh in power demand is expected this year.
Avaada Energy wins 2GW solar project in India
The auction by state-owned NHPC attracted seven bidders.