Staff Reporter

What Asia should learn from Latin America about PV net metering

The deployment of PV has seen a dramatic increase in the last decade and is poised to take over wind in this decade as wind reaches its “easy-to-reach” potential and solar is barely starting to penetrate the generation mix worldwide.

Smart grid necessary for the Philippines

Meralco claims technology is smart solution for expensive energy.

Marubeni looks to supply natural gas to the Philippines

Proposal, however, depends on Philippines building necessary infrastructure.

Pertamina looking for foreign partners

Indonesia’s state-owned energy firm wants to gain experience for further expansion.

LED lighting could save 50% of Taiwan’s energy by 2030

The key is full adoption of LED lighting across the country.

India provides US$145 million incentive for wind energy

Funding expected to re-ignite growth in moribund sector.

Japan’s nuclear safety standards too costly

Complying with new rules will cost US$10.9 billion.

Eni to explore for shale oil in Vietnam

Signs JV agreement with state-owned PetroVietnam for exploration projects.

Fifth Japanese utility asks for power rate increase

Shikoku Electric Power Company wants a 10.94% electricity rate hike.

More access to Japan’s electricity grid needed

This to boost boost renewable energy use.

Saudi Arabia approves deal on nuclear cooperation with China

Deal will advance Saudi plans for its own nuclear power program.

China defers three nuclear plants

Cites massive expense as reason for shutdown.

Meralco to expand overseas

Largest Philippine power distributor eyes Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Concept for “Three Articles in One” on our Energy Market: Transition, Merit Order, Tipping Point (Part 3)

A free market where the present lowest cost fuel solution wins. per se and per definition.

Chinese building four hydroelectric plants in Cambodia

The first has been completed and will limit power shortages and cut reliance on diesel-fueled electricity.