Regulation
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.
Solar and wind installations in two Indian states recover amidst waiver of charges
Other states are expected to follow suit in 2020.
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