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Renewables key to expensive Kyrgyz energy imports: IRENA

Kyrgyzstan wants to reduce carbon emissions by 44% by 2030. 

Which ASEAN countries are the most energy-intensive

Their energy intensity is higher than the world average, according to IEA.

China may need 4,300GW storage capacity by 2050: report

This is to help back up renewables’ intermittency. 

China’s renewables could grow up to 6,000GW by 2050

Power demand is projected to reach 13,600TWh by 2050.

Strong growth in natural gas generation seen in Asia

This will mostly be driven by Southeast Asian markets. 

Grid network expansion may boost Philippines’ renewables: report

This is seen to open more opportunities for power project development.

Solar, Wind to lead renewables growth in the Philippines

The non-hydropower renewables are expected to grow by 6.8GW. 

What could dry up Laos’ hydropower potential

The market is poised to be a key electricity exporter in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam leads gas expansion plans in Southeast Asia: report

A total of 56GW is either in pre-construction or construction stages.

Asia’s pumped hydropower capacity to overtake NAWE in 2023

Developments will mostly be located in Mainland China.

Global pumped hydropower to reach 233GW in 2031

It will help resolve the intermittency of renewables.

ADB, Indonesia explore early retirement of Cirebon-1 coal plant

The MoU zeroes in on the retirement of Cirebon-1 in West Java.

How much did these Asian countries saved with solar power 

Seven countries were able to save about 9% of their fossil fuel costs in the first half.

Global Power Synergy net profit falls over 50% in Q3

This was linked to the higher fuel prices. 

China’s offshore wind to grow to 97GW by 2031: report

This represents an annual growth rate of 14.3%.