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South Korea eyes 14% cut in energy consumption by 2030
South Korea eyes 14% cut in energy consumption by 2030
The move is expected to help the country save $8.9b in energy imports.
Inland provinces to drive China's renewables growth until 2028: report
Cost-competitiveness of new projects could be in line with the subsidy phase-out in 2021.
India urged to fix power policy mix-up
The government is expected to announce its second phase of reforms through Uday 2.0.
Can the Philippines curb coal dependence with renewables reform?
It is expediting programmes like the renewables portfolio standard.
Andhra Pradesh's deal renegotiations could derail $40b of renewables investment: report
The state is in the process of reviewing deals due to allegations of corruption.
Japan warns against Andhra Pradesh's review of sealed energy deals
The state is looking to cut renewable energy tariffs by reviewing already sealed contracts.
Tariff war to hit Chinese solar manufacturers
This will drive up costs amidst declining demand for equipment from the US and India.
Philippines looks to fast-track renewables policies to curb dependence on coal
Power distribution utilities will be mandated to source a minimum portion of energy from renewables.
Vietnam may face 6.6 billion kWh electricity shortage in 2021
47 out of 62 power projects are delayed.
Vietnam launches programme to boost rooftop solar power
Renewable energy is expected to generate 6.5% of the country’s total electricity by 2020.
Proposal to revisit nuclear energy generation receives backlash in Indonesia
The country’s position on the Ring of Fire has raised concerns over the safety of nuclear energy.
India could overachieve its Paris Agreement goals by 60%
CEA estimates that growth in new installed power capacity will lead renewables to generate close to 44% of the country’s energy mix.
India launches fresh wave of anti-dumping duties on solar equipment
The duty is expected to raise the cost of solar projects by 2-4%.
India's Andhra Pradesh eyes lowering wind and solar purchase costs
5.2GW of projects with pre-determined tariffs could face renegotiation of costs.
Cybersecurity risks heighten as Asia power plants digitise
Hacking and malevolent interference are key threats to look out for.
India revs up 2030 renewable targets to 500GW
It seeks to cut coal dependence and reduce air pollution.
Taiwan sets up group to oversee offshore wind development
The Taiwan Offshore Wind Industry Association consists of both Taiwanese and foreign companies involved in the field.
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