Regulation
India's renewable energy capacity surged by 11.2GW
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.
India's UDAY scheme deemed "successful": analyst
Sector will benefit from the improvement in DISCOM finances.
Japan court gives go signal to Takahama reactors to restart
Kansai Electric is already popping the champagne.
Is net metering the right way forward for PV rooftops in Asia?
Net metering started by being a very sexy idea in regards to the development of rooftops. Maybe very similar to the infamous feed-in tariffs (FiT)...
Will shift in Thailand's PPA for renewables help or cause harm?
Tougher bidding competition looms ahead.
Why Japan must start weaning itself off oil imports for energy
With the nuclear industry in limbo, Japan has to make up its mind.
Taiwan eyes a four-fold jump in renewables generation
This comes after its commitment to drop nuclear energy.
India finally hits grid parity with new solar auction format
Madhya Pradesh tendered 750MW of solar.
Renewable energy outlook for the Year of the Fire Rooster
Welcome to the year of the fire rooster, a year unlike the previous year of the monkey which followed the path of curiosity, the rooster is...
Taiwan completes offshore wind development guidelines
Three companies have been working on the guide since 2014.
Indonesian government is forcing renewable firms to compete with coal: analyst
Renewable projects could become uneconomical in the future.
Analysts worried over project bankability amidst Indonesia's new PPA model
"PLN's freedom to negotiate terms has been curtailed," they say.
China eyes launching green certificates for renewables in July
This is to help cut down government subsidies to renewables industry.
Singapore looking to develop policy framework for energy storage
In order to fulfil its commitments under the Paris climate change agreement, Singapore’s climate action plan includes a number of strategies...
Philippines' energy agency gears up for Malampaya shutdown
Affected natural gas plants will run on alternative or replacement fuel.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia