Regulation
Solar energy pulls down South Australia's power prices
South Australia's pricing regulator is recommending an 8.1% cut to power bills.
Indonesia’s energy subsidies out of control
Indonesia’s crippling energy subsidies will surge 197% to US$31.8 billion this year from the projected US$10.7 billion.
India, Switzerland to collaborate in renewable energy
India and Switzerland will cooperate in exploring opportunities in renewable energy.
An Alternative Power Development Plan for Thailand
Thailand’s Power Development Plan (PDP) is the master investment plan for the country’s power system development prepared by the state-owned...
Chinese government mulls policies to support solar power industry
China is working on policies, including subsidies and easier access to the grid, to help its ailing solar power producers expand in the domestic...
Power failure hits Indonesia's S. Kalimantan
Residents in some parts of South Banjarmasin and Teluk Tiram in South Kalimantan had to endure extended power failure.
Mindanao could avail of untapped 360MW
Mindanao could draw 360 megawatts of untapped supply through an interim Wholesale Electricity Spot Market.
India's clean energy investment weakens
Indian investment in renewable energy in the third quarter is 16 percent less from the second quarter and 60 percent less from a year ago.
Renewable energy investments grow globally; India reports sharpest surge: Report
New investments in renewable energy and fuels reached $257 billion worldwide last year, with India logging the
India's power generation costs up by 50% over last 2 years
Rising cost of fuel and finance is pushing up India's generation charges by as much as 50% for some over the last two years.
Malaysia to source 5.5% energy from renewable sources
Malaysia has created support mechanisms to secure 5.5 percent of its total energy capacity from renewable sources by 2015.
China to become world leader in clean energy: Research
A report commissioned by The Climate Institute dispelled myths that China was not taking action towards a greener economy.
Rooftop solar panels being pushed for the Philippines
Installation of solar panels on rooftops of households, commercial establishments and buildings is being pushed in the Philippines to help ensure...
Bangladesh govt eyes green energy to address demand
The government of Bangladesh has set its sights on promoting green energy to meet the growing energy demand.
Group lobbies for Philippine solar-grid interconnection protocol
The Philippine Solar Power Alliance has been lobbying for interconnection protocol to govern net metering for the import and export of capacity to...
CEA dismisses Bordoloi's demand for complete allocation of power from Bongaigaon TPP
India's apex power sector planning body - CEA - has turned down Assam Power Minister Pradyut Bordoloi`s
Commentary
Why bigger digesters alone won't solve Asia's renewable energy challenge
Scaling for resilience: What Asia Pacific’s bioenergy markets can learn from each other