Regulation
South Korea to temporarily shut down 10 coal-fired plants
South Korea to temporarily shut down 10 coal-fired plants
They'll stop operation in June this year.
Taiwan unveils 8-year wind power development plan
It eyes investing US$22.7b to boost generation capacity to 4,200MW by 2025.
India approves a tender of another 1000MW
A developer can bid for a max of 250MW capacity.
Coal-fired power gets another punch as South Korea elects new leader
President Moon vows closing 10 old coal plants earlier than scheduled.
South Australia is getting $37m budget for energy infrastructure
Energy expert says this is a move away from a "bipartisan market-led approach".
China eyes merging seven power generation firms into three
Shenhua, Datang Power and CGN will become one.
Vietnam unveils first draft of solar power purchase agreeement
Analysts say some issues are still unresolved and may affect projects' bankability.
Australia mulls over curbing LNG exports to ease local gas prices
How will gas producers take this?
Indonesia eyes energy policy "overhaul" to attract investments
Explorers will be offered various financial incentives.
Saga governor approves restart of Genkai nuclear reactors in Japan
Units 3 and 4 finally gained approval.
Vietnam approves new policy on developing solar power projects
Here's what you should know about "Decision 11".
Will Singapore's power sector bear the brunt of its carbon tax?
Earlier this year, the Singapore government announced that it will impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from 2019. The tax amount, which is...
Taiwan government reveals new renewables financing plans
The plans target generating US$58.7 worth of business value.
Malaysia's energy subsidies are not sustainable: energy expert
Greentech Catalyst's Syed Ahmad Syed Mustafa said it stretches expenditure capacity.
India's renewable energy capacity surged by 11.2GW
Whilst thermal capacity addition dropped by 50%.
India approves incentives scheme for grid-connected rooftop solar projects
This includes small solar power projects.
China aims to hike non-fossil energy to at least 15% by 2020
Additional policies will likely be rolled out to achieve this.
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