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India to revive stressed thermal coal plants
India to revive stressed thermal coal plants
Projects with 1,320MW capacity would also be set up in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Pakistan's energy pathway under the spotlight
With Chinese thermal coal imports set to go into decline, coal exporters are depending on countries like Pakistan to pick up the slack.
Retailer's exit from Singapore's electricity market: No need for warning bells
Earlier in January, electricity retailer Red Dot Power (RDP) announced its exit from the electricity market, citing a “financial challenging period.”
Moving towards renewable and sustainable energy in Sri Lanka: an uphill battle?
Sri Lanka has been one of the fastest growing economies in South Asia in recent years. Following a 30-year civil war, Sri Lanka has seen a sharp rise...
EVN urges government to add $64.96m to electricity purchase costs
Coal demand for electricity generation is estimated at 25.84 million tonnes in 2019.
Solar Philippines' mini-grid franchise under scrutiny
Critics of the bill granting the franchise say it could give birth to a monopoly.
The stakes are higher in China's energy transition
With a newly opened retail market, the country might be halfway in its energy transition, but issues on its overseas investments in coal are potential...
Local developers OK India's 12GW solar scheme for state enterprises
The scheme is now approved at the Cabinet level.
Renewables to eat up 21% of Thailand's energy mix by 2028
Strong government support is pushing reliance away from natural gas-fired power.
What's next for China's renewables after a subsidy phase-out by 2020?
Solar and wind still struggle to be cost-competitive against coal.
Taiwan to abolish nuclear power by 2025
It defied the referendum to keep nuclear power in the energy mix.
India's 25% tariff on solar glass imports fails domestic manufacturers
Some manufacturers are now calling for anti-dumping and countervailing duties to the tariff.
Developer fury tilts Taiwan's cuts in offshore wind tariffs
It had to change the 12.71% cut in FITs to 5.71% after developer backlash.
Vietnam unveils draft for solar projects' new feed-in tariffs
Tariffs range from 6.59 to 9.85 cents/kWh, depending on the project’s location and technology.
Japan warns against fire risk for rooftop PV systems
The number of fire accidents recorded in 2008-2017 hit 172.
Will Indonesia keep its unrelenting grip on coal?
About 58 greenfield coal-fired power plants are due to come online by 2027, blurring the outlook for renewables development in the country.
Vietnam rolls out more stringent rules for wind power projects
Additional feasibility requirements will be implemented.
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