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How can Thailand develop its green economy?

This is whilst also ensuring the country’s resilience from climate risks. 

How can Thailand develop its green economy?

This is whilst also ensuring the country’s resilience from climate risks. 

Coal demand outstripping domestic supply in India

Producers are only meeting 60% to 65% of annual demand.

India’s rooftop solar capacity growth will remain slow unless…

IEEFA worries that the growth is sluggish with only a 1.8GW annual additional capacity.

Japan should maximise, not reduce, nuclear energy use: JAIF

This comes as the gov't issued the new draft of the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan.

Vietnam’s return to coal puts renewable energy transition at risk

Vietnam should craft incentives to carry out cost-competitive renewables, argues IEEFA.

Where does biomass energy stand in Asia’s power mix?

It will likely grow, but not as rapidly as solar power.

China to halt building new coal power plants abroad

This move is in line with China's carbon neutrality target before 2060.

ADB’s coal retirement scheme is high-risk: analyst

Implementation challenges could lead to a loss of credibility for the bank.

IAEA, Japan launch review of Fukushima nuke plant water release

Japan is expected to start discharging treated water in 2023.

Indonesia greenlights route for $22b Australian solar power project

The project aims to transmit renewable electricity from Australia to Singapore.

Wind power to play a key role in China’s net-zero ambition: WoodMac

Onshore wind will take up 82% of China’s 408 GW new capacity between 2021-2030.

Hydrogen will overtake natural gas in APAC as governments chase net zero

With producing green hydrogen costs set to drop, APAC is ripe for a hydro revolution.

Keppel, Electricite Du Laos join forces to import 100-mw renewables to Singapore

They also agree to explore other collaboration opportunities. 

Amazon, Mitsubishi inks 22MW power purchase deal

The project consists of numerous ground-mounted solar installations currently in development.

China's ETS could affect its short-term economic growth: Wood Mackenzie

ETS covered around 40% of China's 11,535 Mt CO2e emissions in 2019.

3 ways to optimise India's land usage for renewable energy ambitions

In a nutshell, the tips are to minimise total land use, optimise land assessment, and increase land of suitable land.