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China greenlights three nuclear power plants
China greenlights three nuclear power plants
One in Shandong province is already under construction.
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 may face 6.6 billion kWh electricity shortage in 2021
47 out of 62 power projects are delayed.
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.
India's state electricity distribution firms shelled out higher tariffs since Q4 2018
States have bought power at an average rate of $0.087 per unit.