Regulation

Indonesia unveils net metering scheme for PV installations

The policy is expected to boost the installation of 1GW of PV systems.

Japan to launch offshore wind tenders for five zones in early 2019

Its two houses approved a bill that will enable territorial waters for offshore wind generation facilities.

Japan's proposed solar subsidy cuts anger investors

Under the proposal, subsidy guarantees for developers could fall to $0.18 per kWh.

Indonesia eyes looser foreign investment caps for geothermal energy

FDI is now expected to reach up to 100% in 54 sectors.

Taipower picks government policy over referendum results

It may not be able to postpone the phase-out of the No.1, No.2, and No.3 nuclear plants.

Taiwan eyes imposing fees on solar installations

This is amidst concerns of developers dumping waste panels in the country.

Experts clash over Australian opposition's proposal for 50% renewables and new policies

The opposition pledged $7b of clean energy funding and 45% of carbon emission cuts as well.

What are the woes in Myanmar's energy mix?

No new MOA or PPA has yet to be concluded for two years already.

A riddle wrapped up in an enigma— Why can't Indonesia get the power sector right?

Winston Churchill is famous for many reasons, one of which was his remarkable facility with the English language. Churchill’s pithy phrase about the...

SECI raises tariffs for 10GW solar scheme

Investor interest in the scheme continued to be weak.

Vietnam to open domestic wholesale power market in 2019

It is now training companies and preparing hydropower plants to enter the market.

Making ends meet for Vietnam's growing energy sector

Coal takes centre stage with 35% market share, whilst renewables deals are stuck at pre-investment even with electricity demand poised to grow by 8%...

India eyes gas allocation mechanism for domestic power plants

It aims to address pressures from gas unavailability.

Revival of 620MW nuclear power plant gets support from Philippine officials

A plant revival could help lower electricity costs in the country, officials said.

Renewables investment in Australia interrupted by shaky energy policy

Renewable electricity targets and incentives of all states are highly divergent from each other.