Power Utility
POWERGRID receives LoI to acquire Bhadla-III Power Transmission
The project involves augmenting capacity at the existing Bhadla-III substation in Rajasthan.
POWERGRID receives LoI to acquire Bhadla-III Power Transmission
The project involves augmenting capacity at the existing Bhadla-III substation in Rajasthan.
Indonesia must overcome regulatory barriers to build RE appeal
It needs $285b to boost its clean energy capacity and hit climate targets by 2030.
Vietnam Electricity’s output up 11.5% as of end-July
Coal-fired thermal plants accounted for over half of the production.
India’s national coal index decreases 3.48% in June
This means a sufficient availability of coal in the market.
China’s renewable energy surge: Strengthening energy security and global leadership
The country is set to reach a total wind and solar capacity of 1,200 gigawatts by the end of 2024.
Japan detects water leak at Fukishima nuclear plant
This involves 25 tonnes of radioactive water leak.
Indonesia’s renewable energy shift promises 100,000 green jobs in coal regions
Upskilling and reskilling of human resources needed to meet the demands of green jobs.
Policy gaps challenge Indonesia’s $146B investment goal for renewable energy
$146 billion worth of investments from the private sector is needed.
Renewables to drive 52% of Malaysia’s power by 2050
This could make Malaysia’s power sector vulnerable to fuel price swings and reserve depletion.
Blueleaf secures funding for 200 MW wind-solar hybrid project in India
The Pachora Hybrid Power Project will produce over 600 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy annually.
Is India deploying enough RE to meet its 2031-2032 power demand?
The country needs at least 35GW to reach its 500-GW target in six years.
PH to resume reserve market early-August
Adjustments to the WESM will be made for this.
China’s wind and solar capacity surpass coal for the first time
In H1, wind and solar added over 100 GW versus 8 GW from coal.
India issued vesting orders for 10 coal mines
These are projected to generate $19.96m annually.
India logs highest coal production in 2023-2024
Coal imports also reached a five-year high.
India's renewable energy capacity reaches 195,013 MW in June
The total installed power capacity also increased from 248,554 MW to 446,190 MW.
Indonesia overlooks methane emissions in coal mining
Companies usually focus on CO2 reduction.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises