Power Utility

Renewables issuers to expand access to bond market: Fitch Ratings
3 Dec 18
They are backed by longer operating histories, larger scale, and improved credit profiles.
Meralco expects electricity demand growth to hit 4.5%
28 Nov 18
But factors like higher inflation, interest rates, and increased rooftop solar adoption threaten to slow down consumption.
Three Japanese companies eye investments in Sarawak
28 Nov 18
They expressed interest in digital data, biomass and hydrogen-related industries.
Kansai Electric to decommission two Ohi reactors
26 Nov 18
Overhaul works would be too expensive at $7.3b.
UN-backed Green Climate Fund pledges in 2014 have yet to reach Philippines
26 Nov 18
The country is eligible to tap into $10.3b of pledged financing.
Onshore wind and solar are now cheaper than coal: report
21 Nov 18
Policy revisions in China have affected the costs of new PV installations.
China, India, and Southeast Asia contribute to world's 350GW excess capacity: IEA
16 Nov 18
Developing economies are now leading the growth in energy demand.
Singapore's Energy Market Company to help firms pick electricity retailer in 15 minutes
16 Nov 18
It launched a procurement portal, PowerSelect, which also houses electricity futures data.
South Korea, China to lead $620b energy storage market: report
15 Nov 18
They are some of the countries where increasingly cheap batteries could be installed in more business premises.
Indonesia's approach to Waste-to-Energy
14 Nov 18
Indonesia currently has over 230 million inhabitants spread out in 34 provinces demanding basic supplies for domestic and industrial needs....
YTL PowerSeraya launches retail arm Geneco amidst opening of Singapore's electricity market
14 Nov 18
Its 24-month fixed rate price plans will go head-to-head against 12 other retailers.
Can PV systems provide resilient electricity to earthquake prone areas in Indonesia?
14 Nov 18
Just in the last four months, July to October 2018, seven earthquakes with magnitude greater than 5 have hit Indonesia.
Indonesia expects trend of higher coal prices to extend until end-2018
13 Nov 18
Coal production has already hit 48.5 million tonnes or 9% of national production in 2018.
Ansaldo Energia revs up energy development in Indonesia
12 Nov 18
It is willing to offer top technologies to customers in Indonesia as its power market is expected to grow at a tremendous rate.
TEPCO F&P eyes regional and global reach through expansive knowledge and technology
12 Nov 18
Its collaboration with Chubu Electric Power will allow it to supply energy to Asia and conduct knowledge transfer, skills training, and...
Philippines' MGen eyes 1GW renewables output
7 Nov 18
It wants solar to drive this renewables output.
Egypt inks $2.3b deal for 2,250MW power plant
7 Nov 18
The plant would be built in Luxor province in Southern Egypt.
China could raise solar PV targets to at least 210GW
7 Nov 18
Total installation has already reached 165GW, surpassing the 105GW target in 2016.
PLN bags $1.62b loan for power station development
7 Nov 18
Over 20 banks provided for the syndicated loan facility.
Here's how China's rapidly growing EV storage could improve grid stability
31 Oct 18
China is expected to have access to 1,138GWh by 2027 thanks to these vehicles.
$60b of coal assets could get stranded in Southeast Asia due to renewables
31 Oct 18
This puts the $120b total investment by Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam in coal at risk.
China's nuclear power generation jumped 13.3% in 9M2018
31 Oct 18
It comprised 4.1% of the national total in just the three quarters.
Azure Power raised $400m since June 2018
30 Oct 18
It will fund the realisation of its 2GW solar pipeline.
Monks to sell electricity in western Japan
30 Oct 18
It will get electricity from traditional sources in its first year and then switch to renewables.
ASEAN inks deal with IRENA for rapid renewable energy development
30 Oct 18
IRENA will support renewables projects with its project facilitation platforms.
SP Group rolls out world's first smart grid index
30 Oct 18
It has been validated by the Energy Research Institute of NTU.
SP Group unveils green energy trading marketplace
30 Oct 18
City Developments Limited and DBS were amongst the first of its renewable energy certificates (RECs) buyers.
Top Energy Leaders to discuss “Transforming Energy: Invest, Innovate, Integrate” at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018
26 Oct 18
The 11th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) will bring together distinguished global energy leaders to share insights and perspectives on...
Asia Pacific's offshore wind capacity could rise 20-fold to 43GW in 2027
24 Oct 18
Together with Korea and Japan, East Asia alone needs $37b of investment to meet ambitious energy goals.
Use of biomass for plants of India's NTPC a ‘bold' move
24 Oct 18
It follows regulators’ advisory for utilities to enforce a 5-10% biomass blend in their power plants.
Newly floated Australian coal firm's price fell 8.5% on debut
24 Oct 18
Fund managers shunned the offer over the timing of the decision to float the company.
Japan's utilities challenged by growing competition and credit risks
24 Oct 18
Since market liberalisation, 5.7 million customers have already switched to new electricity providers.
11 Chinese firms owned 63% of wind capacity additions in 2017
22 Oct 18
China’s grip on the market was strengthened by the CHN Energy merger.
10,500MW of Indian power plants close down over ‘coal shortage' woes
22 Oct 18
About 22 stations were running at critical stock as of 22 September.
Over 4 in 5 of Asean fossil fuel power plants clash with UN climate goals: report
18 Oct 18
Most of the plants don’t meet the emissions thresholds for keeping global temperatures within 1.5 degrees Celsius.
India's NTPC eyes bidding for 8-10GW of stressed private projects: report
18 Oct 18
It is waiting for projects to fall into the bankruptcy court.
India to miss 175GW renewables target in 2022: report
17 Oct 18
However, hitting 76% amidst auction risks would still be a noteworthy achievement, an analyst said.
Largest Australian states lag world leaders in renewables race
17 Oct 18
Victoria and New South Wales generated only 13.6% and 12.6% of electricity from renewables in 2017.
Here's how a shift from feed-in tariffs to auctions could drag Japan's solar power sector
11 Oct 18
It will transition to auctions for procurement of bigger solar projects.
Thailand's biogas and biomass industry grew 19.7% in 2012-2017
2 Oct 18
The northeastern part of the country significantly grew both biogas and biomass.

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