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China shuns ‘clean coal' in new green financing guidelines

Billions of yuan have been used in green financing of coal-related projects.

China shuns ‘clean coal' in new green financing guidelines

Billions of yuan have been used in green financing of coal-related projects.

Weak export growth drags China's power demand

Demand growth is more uncertain than during the SARS outbreak.

China to remain global leader in smart grid technology

The country’s dedication to 5G will boost the power sector’s growth.

Coal power tipped to decline in APAC in 2020

Low electricity demand hit coal-fired generation in India and Southeast Asia.

Tech deployment delays put heat on Asia's nuclear momentum

China seeks to raise total nuclear capacity to 58GW by 2020, but whether this target will be hit or not relies on the pace of equipment upgrades and capacity oversupply.

Asia Pacific's renewables to expand 800GW in the next decade

China is expected to make up 42% of the total global additions.

China's SGCC resumes construction of 800kV transmission line

It was suspended in the Hubei province due to the outbreak.

China cuts subsidy for new solar projects in 2020

The total subsidy for solar will average $214m for the year.

China Three Gorges to raise $3.5b in renewables unit IPO

It plans to use part of the proceeds to fund seven offshore wind farms.

China's solar power to remain resilient despite power demand shock

Lower emissions following the lockdown may have helped increase solar output.

Chinese aluminum producer sells 1.32GW coal power assets for $422m

It joined other smelters in setting its eyes on hydropower.

Coal investments could relax in China amidst economic downturn

The planned coal power assets are tipped to face stranded-asset risk.

China's wind power curtailment dipped to record-low in 2019

The rate for 2019 dropped to 4% from 7% in 2018.