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Avaada Energy implements 2GW of open access solar power plants

To date, the firm has over 1.8GW of commissioned renewable assets in India.

Philippines looks to fast-track renewables policies to curb dependence on coal

Power distribution utilities will be mandated to source a minimum portion of energy from renewables.

Vietnam launches programme to boost rooftop solar power

Renewable energy is expected to generate 6.5% of the country’s total electricity by 2020.

TEPCO to scrap second nuclear plant: report

It will take 40 years to decommission all of the plant’s four reactors.

China's solar production up in H1 as exports climb

Total export earnings from the solar sector rose by a third to $10.6b.

Philippines switches on pilot 200kW floating solar power project

The project will go through a pilot test for 10 months and serve house load requirements by the Magat reservoir.

Proposal to revisit nuclear energy generation receives backlash in Indonesia

The country’s position on the Ring of Fire has raised concerns over the safety of nuclear energy.

PAL Indonesia inks deal to build 500MW nuclear reactor for $1.2b

The thorium molten salt power plant can produce clean energy cheaper than coal.

Australia-Singapore Power Link secures government support

The $19.16b project comprises a 10GW solar farm with a 20-30GWh storage facility near Tennant Creek.

India expects renewables to rise six-fold in next decade

The share of coal in the energy mix is expected to dip from 46% to 32%.

China Energy Group to add 6GW of new ultra-low emission coal capacity

The government has greenlighted the use of coal-fired power in regions with poor wind and solar resources.

Here's why Japan could lose its top LNG importer status to China

Low LNG demand is triggered by competition from coal, nuclear and renewables and Japan’s slow macroeconomic growth.

India launches fresh wave of anti-dumping duties on solar equipment

The duty is expected to raise the cost of solar projects by 2-4%.

India's Andhra Pradesh eyes lowering wind and solar purchase costs

5.2GW of projects with pre-determined tariffs could face renegotiation of costs.