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China injected $1b of 'green' finance into coal power projects: report
China injected $1b of 'green' finance into coal power projects: report
13 coal projects benefited from green bonds.
Can the Philippines curb coal dependence with renewables reform?
It is expediting programmes like the renewables portfolio standard.
Coal to retain dominance in Indonesia despite push for renewables
Its share in generation capacity is expected to rise to 63.2% in 2028 as shelved projects resurface.
Experts urge private investment in Vietnam's power grid
Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan provinces are increasingly burdened by overloaded transmission lines and substations.
China Longyuan Power's wind generation down 15.4% in July
It blamed poor wind resources and a high base from last year.
Vietnam to consider US coal for firing up power plants
Vinacomin met up with coal producers to discuss the possibilties of shipping the resource.
Japan warns against Andhra Pradesh's review of sealed energy deals
The state is looking to cut renewable energy tariffs by reviewing already sealed contracts.
TEPCO to form new entity for renewables business
It will develop projects of 6 to 7 million kW within and outside Japan.
Indonesia needs $15b to meet 7.2GW geothermal targets: report
The country looks to raise geothermal power capacity from the current level of 2GW.
CGN Power's 1,000MW Yangjiang-6 unit starts commercial operations
It was connected to the grid in late June.
Australian regulator sues four wind farm operators over 2016 blackout
On 28 September, two tornadoes damaged facilities that triggered protection features at nine wind farms and caused blackouts.
China's pollution problem curbed solar PV potential by 11-15%: study
Surface radiation has been affected by emissions of sulfur dioxide and black carbon.
Tohoku Electric Power seeks to decommission Onagawa-1
Dismantling waste is expected to cost $380m.
Adani Power completes 1,370MW coal plant buy
This raises its total thermal power capacity to 12.5GW.
Japan selects 11 offshore wind areas for development
Four will immediately be prepared for wind and geological surveys.
Tariff war to hit Chinese solar manufacturers
This will drive up costs amidst declining demand for equipment from the US and India.
Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Berhad to restructure amidst market liberalisation
Restructuring is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2020.
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