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Small Philippine hydropower producers hunting for investments
Small Philippine hydropower producers hunting for investments
Will need US$1 billion to implement several projects.
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.
Concept for “Three Articles in One” on our Energy Market: Transition, Merit Order, Tipping Point (Part 2)
Doing nothing is not an option.
Chinese building four hydroelectric plants in Cambodia
The first has been completed and will limit power shortages and cut reliance on diesel-fueled electricity.