Regulation

PH to rollout energy scorecard for climate resilience

The final scorecard for electric cooperatives will be out in September.

ASEAN can better utilise RE through third-party-access principle

Vietnam recently allowed large consumers to directly procure from clean energy producers. 

Vietnam’s direct power purchase agreement decree could catalyze a new era for renewable energy

On 3 July 2024, the Government of Vietnam issued its long-awaited decree permitting direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) for renewable energy...

India extends coal mines’ star rating submissions deadline to 31 July 

The extension aims to increase participation by allowing more mines to register and complete self-evaluations.

Potential barriers to tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030

Lawmakers play a crucial role in achieving this goal.

IEEFA urges policy reforms to attract more RE investments in Indonesia

Planning, procurement, and investment processes should be reevaluated.

No total ban on coal power plants in PH, gov’t clarifies

Authorities clarify the coverage of a 2020 moratorium.

PH-US civil nuclear agreement takes effect

This will facilitate transfer of knowledge and equipment for nuclear energy development.

India, Russia eye enhanced cooperation in energy sector

Coal and nuclear were some of the specific areas discussed. 

Eight reforms India should focus on to boost renewable installation

The state should improve its policies to attract more developers.

India calls for swift completion of RDSS projects in Arunachal Pradesh

This was part of the review conducted by the government for the power sector.

Permit processes need streamlining to drive APAC’s wind energy growth

A ‘route-to-market’ approach will help emerging markets boost their offshore wind capacity, says expert.

World Bank unveils 10-year initiative to boost energy efficiency in Central Asia

The programme, which also covers Europe, will have a funding of over $3b.