Staff Reporter
Japan unlikely to meet 46% reduction in emission target: WoodMac
Japan unlikely to meet 46% reduction in emission target: WoodMac
Renewables are playing their part but facing significant challenges.
New renewables trumps cheapest fossil fuel on cost
2020’s new renewable project additions will save an estimated $156b.
India’s NTPC nearly doubles renewable energy goals
The power company is India’s biggest power generator.
Thai oil giant PTT’s subsidiary invests $635m in Asia green energy
It aims to have 30% of the power it generates come from renewables.
Wind and solar investments to hit $1.3t by 2030 in APAC: WoodMackenzie
Fossil fuel power investment will see a loss of $54b a year.
Australia rejects massive 26 GW renewable energy hub
The government cited environmental concerns as its reason for dismissing the proposed $36b power project.
Japan pledges whopping $10b to aid Asia’s green energy projects
The financial aid includes lending and investment from Japanese private and public sectors.
Industry leaders discuss the future of renewables in APAC
The trend is pointing towards achieving 100% renewables in many countries, but it will take time.
Philippines to phase out coal in Mindanao
The government is planning to convert most of the region’s energy into hydropower.
China spearheads global wind power growth: report
The government’s ambitious climate goals supported renewables in the country.
Asia outshines the rest of the world in solar project pipeline
The region has a total of 137.5 GW solar capacity currently in development.
Fluence completes 40 MW of 470 MW energy storage system in the Philippines
The first two 20 MW / 20 MWh is only the first wave of 13 energy storage projects.
Zero emission commitments chokes out coal industry in NSW: report
2041 may see the last coal job in NSW sputter out.
Thailand coal power company acquires solar farms in Australia
The acquisition is part of the company’s commitment to greener energy.
Zhenjiang Energy Deqing Data Center to power China Unicom’s data center
It is estimated to generate 225 million kilowatt per hour of electricity.
China’s Tianwan set to become world largest nuclear plant
The sixth unit of the Tianwan nuclear project has already begun operations.
Norweigan power producer Scatec ventures into Indian market
Scatec has inked a deal with the state of Rajasthan for the project.
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