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ADB invests $20m in AC Energy's maiden climate bonds

It is an anchor investor in the 10-year tranche.

Taiwan to abolish nuclear power by 2025

It defied the referendum to keep nuclear power in the energy mix.

Tokyo Gas, Kyushu Electric, and Idemitsu scrap 2GW coal plant in Japan

Companies are under pressure to sell or give up coal assets as Japan tries to meet its emissions targets.

KEPCO eyes 1,000MW coal plant in the Philippines

The project cost is estimated to hit $1.83b.

India's 25% tariff on solar glass imports fails domestic manufacturers

Some manufacturers are now calling for anti-dumping and countervailing duties to the tariff.

Developer fury tilts Taiwan's cuts in offshore wind tariffs

It had to change the 12.71% cut in FITs to 5.71% after developer backlash.

Vietnam unveils draft for solar projects' new feed-in tariffs

Tariffs range from 6.59 to 9.85 cents/kWh, depending on the project’s location and technology.

Saudi Arabia launches tenders for 1.5GW of solar projects

The deadline for expressions of interest is on mid-February 2019.

Japan warns against fire risk for rooftop PV systems

The number of fire accidents recorded in 2008-2017 hit 172.

India unveils tender for 1.2GW of solar projects

SECI is becoming more lenient to developers.

Vietnam rolls out more stringent rules for wind power projects

Additional feasibility requirements will be implemented.

Two Indonesian geothermal plants to go online by March

Up to 180MW in capacity will be added to the grid.

Taiwan weighs policy choices as energy reform plan deadline looms

New policies should be revealed before the end of January.

Changes in Thai energy mix to slow gas demand

Gas demand growth could hit 1-2% in the next 10 years, compared to 5-6% over 2010-2014.

Kazakhstan launches largest solar plant in Central Asia

The plant has 100MW capacity and uses 300,000 solar modules.

Asia Pacific breaks record with 2GW of PPAs in 2018

India and Australia led the region region, with 1.3GW and 0.7GW of PPAs.