Power Utility

China dominates global wind turbine orders in 2022

The market accounted for 70% of the order capacity during the year. 

Ramping up clean energy will help Bangladesh reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels

Bangladesh’s energy and power sectors continue to experience the pinch of its reliance on expensive and highly volatile imported liquefied natural gas...

China, Vietnam lead markets with most gas plant build-out: report

The gas capacity across the globe grew by 22% YoY in 2022. 

NTPC transfers RE assets to its green energy subsidiary

This is in line with the group’s plan to reach a renewable energy capacity of 60 GW by FY32.

South Korea’s electricity demand up by around 3% in 2022

Renewables and nuclear mainly catered to the demand growth.

New South Wales declares Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone

It is the last REZ under the government’s electricity roadmap to be declared.

Meralco core net income up 10% YoY in 2022

Its energy sales were boosted by the recovery of business and public confidence.

How Indian states can catch up in the clean energy transition?

A report found renewable energy-rich states are not utilising their full potential. 

Which Indian states are winning the clean energy race?

The states were measured according to their overall preparedness and commitment. 

How China can control new coal power plant build-out

A report found local governments have permitted a combined 106GW of new coal power capacity.

Two new coal power plants get green light in China weekly: report

The local governments in the market approved a total of 106GWs of new capacity in 2022. 

Looming power supply woes in Thailand could drive renewables market

This will particularly benefit the solar and biomass sector, Fitch Solutions reported. 

Thailand turns to LNG imports amidst growing domestic power demand 

This comes as domestic gas production and piped imports from Myanmar declines. 

Thailand may struggle to meet energy needs with low gas production 

More than half of its power mix is sourced from gas-fired power plants. 

Coal despatches to India’s power sector likely to climb by year-end

This comes as demand for coal-based power remains high.