Regulation
Philippines directs gov’t offices, firms to implement energy efficiency measures
Philippines directs gov’t offices, firms to implement energy efficiency measures
Energy audits and random checks will be conducted to ensure compliance.
India allows bulk consumers to establish transmission lines sans license
The ministry said the new rules will further cut the losses of distribution firms.
IAEA finds progress in Cambodia’s nuclear security
The country has ramped up preventive measures of criminal acts over nuclear materials.
Policy alignment needed to push APAC markets to unified carbon credits
ERM’s Peter Rawlings says the lack of alignment in the ‘complex’ region prohibits collaboration on carbon credits.
No specific regulations yet to drive biogas demand
Southeast Asia's biogas sector remains underdeveloped due to the absence of significant regulations or incentives to drive demand.
Masdar strikes 1GW clean energy agreement with Azerbaijan
The agreements came after the launch of the 230MW Garadagh Solar Park.
Indian solar PV exports to keep rising but will decline by 2027
PV exports may experience stagnation in 2025 and will decline by 2027.
Towngas committed to work with government on new hydrogen energy projects
Towngas also backs the government's policy for new hydrogen energy sources in Hong Kong.
Cambodia’s 18-year energy plan sets ambitious targets for renewables
To attain energy security, Cambodia will have to overcome investment challenges, cut wasteful consumption, and review pricing policies.
Indonesia signals it could abandon science-based taxonomy for coal power plants
Last week, Indonesian financial regulators indicated they were considering a place for new coal-fired power plants in the country’s green taxonomy...
India could install record-high 4 GW rooftop solar in 2024
This could only happen once India resolves regulation uncertainties, amongst others.
‘Expensive pathway’ awaits as Vietnam trails to achieve PDP8 targets
Vietnam targets to phase out coal plants and convert them into biomass and ammonia plants.
How India could accelerate clean energy deployment
IEEFA cites demand-side measures to increase clean energy share in its power mix.
Vietnam approves National Power Development Master Plan VIII
Renewables are expected to account for 67.5% to 71.5% of the total electricity by 2050.
India to craft carbon credit trading scheme
This will support the country’s goal to cut emission intensity.
India to issue 50GW of renewable energy tenders annually: MNRE
This is in pursuit of its 2030 target.
IAEA urges Vietnam to integrate existing systems, measures into nuclear security policy
The agency conducted a security advisory mission in Vietnam from 19 to 31 March.
Commentary
India’s energy crossroads: Why the power sector must focus on infrastructure modernisation and system resilience
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