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China sets $435m solar subsidy budget for 2019
China sets $435m solar subsidy budget for 2019
Of the total, $108.62m will be allocated to rooftop power projects with a combined capacity of 3.5GW.
China's hits roadblock in ambitions to cut coal reliance by 2020
Solid demand from its mills are expected to stoke coal consumption to about 4.49 billion tonnes.
Vietnam to ramp up electricity imports from China and Laos
Its domestic supply is running low as its power projects run behind schedule.
Vietnam's MT Energy inks deal to develop 485MW of solar projects
The projects will be located in Binh Phuoc, Quang Tri, and Nghe An provinces.
Bangladesh and Japan team up to build energy infrastructure worth $500m
It is part of Bangladesh’s $18b infrastructure project that will add 2.4GW to its total generation capacity.
Difficulties for IPPs intensify after new PLN rules: Adaro Power CEO
For the past two years, IPPs like Adaro Power struggled with PLN’s ownership and PPA commitment rules.
India's Adani Green Energy quotes lowest tariff in 1.2GW solar-wind hybrid auction
The tender was undersubscribed by 300MW as bidders stayed away from its large tariff cap.
Malaysia's thermal power capacity to grow by 5GW in 2019-2030
Its renewables market remains immature and public resistance to nuclear power is strong.
Vietnam expects to operate 88 solar power plants by June
The additional 61 solar power plants are expected to generate a total capacity of 2GW.
China to cease onshore wind power subsidies by 2021
Tariffs paid to onshore wind projects will be cut to as low as $0.0420/kWh in 2020.
Japan fires up first large-scale geothermal power station after 23 years
The Wasabizawa Geothermal Power Plant has a total power generation capacity of 46MW.
Philippines' non-hydro renewable power capacity to grow 11.2% by 2030
Its non-hydro renewable power capacity accounted for 16.9% of its total energy mix, led by geothermal.
Taipower looks to build country's largest solar energy facility in Tainan for $235m
The planned facility in Cigu District will have a capacity of 150MW.
China to build $23.5b offshore wind project in Jiangsu province
It will have an installed capacity of over 10GW.
Thai officials reject coal use at NPS power plant
The plant has been ordered to run on natural gas to generate electricity.
China retains crown as most attractive renewable energy market
It accounted for 35% of global solar capacity with 172GW in 2018.
Investors look to inject $150b in Vietnam's power sector
The country will need 60GW by 2020 to meet its surging power demand.
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