Regulation
China targets 3.5 billion kW of renewable power capacity by 2030
China targets 3.5 billion kW of renewable power capacity by 2030
Wind and solar capacity is expected to exceed 2.8 billion kW.
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India pushes solar cell approval waiver to end‑2026
Net-metering and open access projects received relief from List-II sourcing rules.
BESS testing market to double to $1.30b by 2032 on rising safety needs
APAC, which accounted for 40% of global revenue, is expected to remain the largest market.
Renewables see growing supply‑chain risks despite strong investment appetite
Generation is projected to grow 8% annually through 2030.
Australian PM proposes power rules for AI data centres
It will also set rules on where large data centres are built.
Philippines puts first offshore wind auction on hold
The Energy department placed the auction framework under review.
Taiwan expands energy audit rules to 4,900 firms
Companies above 800 kW must map power use before filing five-year plans.
India lets Chinese power equipment makers bid on critical projects
It would be valid for two years.
Certified mapping of energy assets aids climate due diligence
It provides a tool for climate-related reporting and due diligence requirements.
Malaysia’s energy workforce is upskilling, but to what standard?
The country focuses not just on the quantity, but the standardisation of that training.
Hydrogen Council calls for government action to bolster energy resilience
The Council set out three key priority areas for state action.
South Korea’s energy transition plan flagged as inadequate response to fossil fuel risks
Greenpeace East Asia said strategy trades coal dependence for expanded LNG capacity rather than renewables.
China’s renewable buildout falls short as fossil fuel exposure persists, report says
Coal still accounts for more than half of the country’s total energy consumption.
IEA urges countries to diversify as green tech supply chains remain concentrated
Disrupting battery supplies would be a massive multi-billion-dollar hit to several markets.
India clarifies captive plant ownership across corporate groups
The amendments are intended to reduce regulatory ambiguity, amongst others.
Middle East conflict revives push for wind energy security
The plan calls on countries to immediately review their exposure to future fossil fuel prices.
$18b grid investment crucial to driving Vietnam’s energy future, report says
However, the country continues to face transmission challenges.
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