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South Korea’s renewable electricity output rises 30% YoY in 2021

The increase was led by solar and biomass, according to IEA.

South Korea’s renewable electricity output rises 30% YoY in 2021

The increase was led by solar and biomass, according to IEA.

AC Energy buys 49% stake of Super Energy Corp.’s Vietnam arm

This is seen to expand the company’s international portfolio to over 1,900MW.

Philippine electricity demand growth hinges on vaccine drive: report

It is expected to show an annual growth of 5-6% until 2024.

​​ACEN, UPC to build 300 MWac Masaya Solar farm in India

This will be the third and largest solar project of UPC-AC Energy Solar in India.

Gas-power generation in Myanmar remains ‘weak’ amidst oil giants’ exit plans

Total and Chevron’s are looking at withdrawing from the Yadana natural gas project.

​​APAC energy transition investments reach $368b in 2021

The region accounts for 49% of the global energy transition investments.

​​Shell’s 20MW hydrogen electrolyser begins operation in China

Half of the hydrogen supply will be allocated for fuel cell vehicles during the Winter Olympics. 

Japan’s electricity demand to dip less than 1% annually to 2024

This is due to the strong energy conservation activities in the country.

Coal, Renewables to dominate Vietnam’s electricity mix by 2024

Coal and renewable energy will account for 43% and 42% of its electricity mix, respectively. 

Coal-fired generation share in Australia’s electricity to fall to 47% in 2024: IEA

This is due to capacity retirements and increase in renewables.

India, IRENA partner for RE, green hydrogen push

The two will collaborate to assess the role of green hydrogen in India’s energy transition.

Electricity demand grows 3.8% in Southeast Asia last year after 2020 decline: IEA

This was met by renewables as well as coal, and gas generation.

Clean energy transition to gain momentum in China: Woodmac

About 120GW of new solar and wind capacity is expected in 2022.  

Masdar, Cosmo Energy sign MoU for RE dev’t exploration in Japan

The agreement includes exploration of offshore wind projects.

APAC electricity demand to grow 4% annually to 2024

The growth rate stabilises following an 8% increase in 2021.

​​SPNEC to develop 10 GW solar project

This is a 10-fold increase from the Philippines grid-connected solar capacity.