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South, Central Asia install nearly 2GW hydropower in 2022

The region has a total installed hydropower capacity of 164 GW.

Adani Group launches India’s 1st transnational power project

It supplies 1,496MW of energy to Bangladesh from the Godda power plant.

UAE targets 14.2GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

It also aims to be the leading low-carbon hydrogen producer by 2031.

Coal India subsidiary to build 600MW solar project

The solar projects will cost over $121.76m.

AMEA Power bags $75m funding from SoftBank

The company currently has clean energy generating capacity of 1.45GW.

Origin Energy secures $48.2m for Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub

The project’s first production is targeted to start in 2026.

Supply constraint poses threats to achieving green energy targets: report

These challenges include supply shortages, monopolisation, and geopolitical concerns.

KEPCO inks deal with Western Green Energy Hub to develop hydrogen in Australia

The project can produce 3.5mt of green hydrogen annually once at full-scale.

South Korea sets up public-private SMR Alliance

The Alliance is composed of 11 government agencies and 31 private firms.

EMA, ADB partner to develop RE generation, transmission in ASEAN

This will also boost Singapore’s decarbonisation drive in the power sector.

Philippine government agencies urged to adopt solar power

They are given three years to install their initial solar energy supply.

Asia faces financial risks with energy transition

Fossil fuel exit is still a steep climb as Asian markets need to rely on coal power at least in the short run for energy security.

Wind, solar generation share hits 12% in 2022

Renewables and nuclear account for 39% of global electricity generation.

ADB approves $125m loan to improve Uzbekistan’s power transmission

This is in line with the Digitize to Decarbonize–Power Transmission Grid Enhancement Project.

Singapore clean energy workforce to grow 80% by 2032

Workers in the clean energy sector will reach around 2,700.

CEFC commits $100m investment in Australia’s Waratah Super Battery

The project in New South Wales has an 850MW/1,680MWh capacity.