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India readies for cross-state electricity trading

This could pave way for cheaper power, but hurdles surrounding profitability remain.

Hydrogen will overtake natural gas in APAC as governments chase net zero

With producing green hydrogen costs set to drop, APAC is ripe for a hydro revolution.

Keppel, Electricite Du Laos join forces to import 100-mw renewables to Singapore

They also agree to explore other collaboration opportunities. 

Oracle Utilities leads modernisation of energy sector in Asia

It is focused on promoting the shift to smart meters and advanced metering infrastructures.

Where does biomass energy stand in Asia’s power mix?

It will likely grow, but not as rapidly as solar power.

Amazon, Mitsubishi inks 22MW power purchase deal

The project consists of numerous ground-mounted solar installations currently in development.

China's ETS could affect its short-term economic growth: Wood Mackenzie

ETS covered around 40% of China's 11,535 Mt CO2e emissions in 2019.

3 ways to optimise India's land usage for renewable energy ambitions

In a nutshell, the tips are to minimise total land use, optimise land assessment, and increase land of suitable land.

India must allot at least 1.7% landmass to reach net-zero: report

1.7% is the minimum amount of land needed for solar generation alone.

ADB scheme has potential to accelerate SEA green energy transition: Fitch

The scheme targets Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam for its initial phase.

Rooftop solar may cover 77% of Australia’s grid demand by 2026

There will be an additional of 8.9GW on top of 14GW existing capacity of solar.

Equis secures $282m for Japan’s new biomass power plant

There is already a notice to proceed with the 50-MW Niigata East Port biomass project.

ACME signs 3.5-GW green hydrogen plant deal in Oman

This plant will be powered using 3-GW solar and 500-MW wind energy.

China provinces insist additional 100-GW coal power

This is despite the decline of new approvals for coal-fired powerplants in H1 2021.

Myanmar unveils new Nationally Determined Contribution

The country’s share of solar and wind energy will remain consistent.