Regulation

Singapore to pilot deployment of energy storage systems

Singapore to pilot deployment of energy storage systems

ESS can prevent intermittency of renewable power sources and enhance grid stability.

Regulator rejects PTT's $4b bid for Glow Energy over monopoly concerns

It would have been Thailand's largest investment deal in 2018.

Bangladesh's renewables generation breaches 5% after new solar plant

The 28MW solar plant in Cox's Bazar District is the country's largest yet.

Hong Kong unveils guidelines for solar power installation

It aids in understanding related Feed-in Tariff application procedures.

Here's how financiers jump hurdles in funding Asia's power projects

Risks are still prevalent, but experts are finding ways to curb them with the help of governments, investment regimes, and flexible thinking.

Independent entity takes over Philippine electricity spot market

The former operator was required to sell itself of this function in favour of an independent entity.

Indonesia raises coal target in 2018 by 4.5%

It issued additional quotas that will be split between 32 miners.

India utilities hit by credit risks amidst renewables push: Moodys

State-owned distributors face weak off-taker credit quality and a young regulatory environment.

China drafts law to boost nuclear firms' overseas expansion

The law targets reactor exports based on the CAP1400 and Hualong One reactors.

Japan to restart Ikata-3 reactor on 27 October

The Hiroshima High Court has reversed its previous decision on the unit.

Indonesia eyes higher power consumption rate

It aims to boost the electricity per capita consumption rate to 1,200 kWh in 2019.

India sets timetable for solar auctions

This follows pressure on the solar auction landscape, marked by tender cancellations and lowered tariffs.

Singapore open electricity market to be extended island-wide in November

Consumers may opt to stay with SP group to buy power at a regulated tariff.

Japan eyes cutting solar power feed-in tariffs

Sources said the cuts are expected to hit levels like in European countries.

Vietnam unveils new feed-in-tariffs for wind projects

They will be valid for projects that will enter commercial operations before November 2021.

India imposes fresh emission rules on 57 thermal plants

The plants need to follow the requirements in 28 months.