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India’s power consumption to rebound “strongly” in 2022: Fitch
India’s power consumption to rebound “strongly” in 2022: Fitch
It is projected to reach 1,431TWh by year-end from 1,271TWh in 2020.
Philippines’ new sustainability framework restricts fossil fuel financing
Fossil fuel power-generation projects will be excluded from its green financing scheme.
Black & Veatch unit, EIP partner to develop RE in South Korea
This is in aid of South Korea’s target of a 20% reduction in emissions by 2030.
ARENA announces $28.8m R&D funding for ultra-low-cost solar
Funding round applications will open in February.
Sunseap, NTUC partner for 1.48MWp rooftop solar project at Downtown East
The project can generate 1.9GWh electricity annually when completed.
Renewable power gains ground in APAC despite cost inflation in 2021
The average cost of producing solar and onshore wind rose by 9% and 2%, respectively.
CLP Power Wins Five Top Prizes at ‘Industry Oscars’ Asian Power Awards
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (“CLP Power”) has won five top prizes in the Asian Power Awards 2021, known as the Oscars of the Asia-Pacific energy industry. The awards were presented for two environmentally-sensitive infrastructure projects in Hong Kong – the new gas-fired generation unit D1 (Unit D1) at Black Point Power Station, and the Ma Sik Road 132 kV substation in Fanling.
Indonesia’s geothermal capacity to reach about 3.5GW by 2030
It will remain as the largest geothermal market, according to Fitch Solutions.
Indonesia eases coal export ban, allows release of 14 vessels
It will re-evaluate the reopening of the coal export on Wednesday.
Clean energy transition track in South Korea to remain ‘divided’: report
A new administration could reverse policies that reduce reliance on nuclear.
Australia to benefit from Indonesia’s coal export ban: Fitch Solutions
The country is the second largest coal exporter after Indonesia.
China will be most affected if Indonesia’s coal export ban becomes indefinite
The government imposed the ban due to low stocks of coal at power plants.
Sembmarine delivers Shell’s Vito Regional Production Facility
This is Sembmarine’s first floating production unit.
Tata Power appoints new CFO
Sanjeev Churiwala took over the role on 1 January.
Azure Power commissions 600MW solar project in Bikaner
The last 100MWs of the project will be commissioned this month.
Sembcorp signs PPA to supply 625MW to India's Andhra Pradesh
The long-term contract will run for 12 years.
Sungrow, Enlight ink deal for 430 MWh ESS in Israel
The ESS agreement is the largest signed to date in the country.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy