Regulation

Japan sets solar FiTs for 2020-2021

Japan sets solar FiTs for 2020-2021

The rates for systems below 10kW is set to 19 cents/kWh.

Indonesia eyes revamping FiTs to promote renewables

The measures would apply to new hydro, solar, and wind power projects.

India mulls removing wind tender ceiling tariffs: report

The tariffs may not be imposed on the 10th tranche of tenders, sources said.

Vietnam eyes direct PPA pilot for large renewable projects

The scale of the projects qualified for the programme will range from 400MW to 1,000MW.

China eyes capping new renewables subsidies at $722m

The quota of the subsidies will be decided based on the scale of their funds.

Asia set to become global capital for solar power by 2050

As renewables take over the world’s energy mix, the region will continue to grow its global PV capacity at full speed.

China looks to cut on energy intensity of economic growth

It is boosting the efficiency of the power sector.

China, India need renewables boost as displacement for coal miners looms

In China, 1.8 million coal miners could transition to solar jobs locally.

Indonesia eyes replacing 69 old coal plants with renewable plants

PLN is now taking inventory of the dated coal plants.

Vietnam retains FiTs for solar rooftop until 2021

The tariff has been set to 9.35 cents per kWh until 2021 to lure solar developers.

Private developers to play greater role in Indonesia's power expansion

65% of capacity additions in the pipeline are allocated to IPPs.

China mulls withdrawal of subsidies for CSP and offshore wind in 2021

It already set aside $217m to fund new solar power projects in 2020.

62% of Japanese firms call on government to ditch coal plans

But a third said cutting off coal power would harm their businesses.

Indonesia eyes pilot for carbon trading in 2020

Power generation would be included in the scheme.

India mulls allowing foreign investments in nuclear power

The country has already allowed foreign technologies and developers to be integrated into projects.

Tariff policy and renewables trading to boost India's renewable PPA market

Cross-subsidy charges on private renewable energy procurement may be slashed.