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India’s wind sector hits record 6.05 GW capacity addition in FY25/26
India’s wind sector hits record 6.05 GW capacity addition in FY25/26
The country’s installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW.
Singapore’s energy efficiency index falls to 49, signalling gains despite higher emissions
Emissions climbed to 616 million tonnes in 2021 from 440 million tonnes in 2000.
Indian Energy Exchange trades 141 billion units in FY 2026 as prices slide
Power prices dropped across exchange as wind hydro and coal supply increases liquidity.
CVF bloc leads solar uptake, surpassing US in electrotech transition
Solar imports run 3x above official capacity in eight of 10 countries.
NSW’s 70m Central‑West Orana REZ set to power 2 million homes by 2028
It used 2,862 steel components and 6,252 bolts.
Strait of Hormuz disruptions sink energy transits by 95%, report says
A UN report revealed daily ship counts crashed to only 6 in March from 130 in February.
APAC dominates turbine market as OECD curbs coal installs
The region is expected to hold 76.9% of global steam turbine share in 2025.
Malaysia consortium clinches $486m deal to build floating solar plant
It will also develop a battery energy storage system in Terengganu.
Nippon Benex’s 4.2‑MW solar plant in Kanagawa seen powering over 1,400 homes
Its expected annual power generation is approximately 4.31 million kilowatt-hour.
RATCH Group’s Nava Nakorn expansion starts commercial operations
The installed capacity stands at 207.75 megawatts of electricity.
Energy constraints pose biggest credit risk in Asia-Pacific
The Middle East conflict leaves economies exposed to energy supply gaps.
Biggest private microgrid initiative in PH kicks off across 24 locations
The project is aiming to electrify 11,560 households.
India charts path to 500 GW non-fossil power by 2030
A major share is expected from solar and wind energy.
IEA’s new tracker monitors global energy policy amidst ME unrest
It includes measures aimed at conserving energy and those designed to support consumers.
Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA
Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.
JMU-UK university pact accelerates offshore energy innovation efforts
Under the MoU, the two will establish a framework for collaboration across research, amongst others.
Taiwan incentivises energy storage with $156K-per-MWh support scheme
It will target energy storage equipment using locally manufactured lithium-based battery cells.
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