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Chinese firms ramp up presence in Argentina's power sector
They account for 21.6% of the sector’s large-scale projects under construction.
Chinese firms ramp up presence in Argentina's power sector
They account for 21.6% of the sector’s large-scale projects under construction.
India's renewable sector to get boost from Electricity Act amendment
Energy storage will be included in the National Renewable Energy Policy.
JSW Energy junks plan to acquire 1.05GW coal plant
It initially agreed to acquire the Indian plant in February.
Philippines plans national nuclear energy policy
It could either build new plants or rehabilitate the 621MW Bataan project.
Australia's AEMO publishes 2020 Integrated System Plan
It picked four actionable projects expected to be completed by 2022-26.
CNNC's 1.08GWe Tianwan-5 nuclear reactor attains criticality
It is expected to be commissioned by end-2021.
Bangladesh's 718MW gas-fired plant bags $200m funding
It includes a $100m loan from Asian Development Bank.
Sembcorp unit completes 800MW wind farms in India
This brings the company’s renewable capacity in India to 1.73GW.
Singapore-Australia power project fast-tracked by Australian government
This will provide extra support such as a single entry point for approvals.
India extends safeguard duty on solar imports till 2021
The government announced a 14.9% duty up until 29 January.
Reimposed lockdowns weaken India's power demand
This will affect the revenues and cash collections of discoms.
Canadian pension fund buys 20% stake in TransGrid
The company operates the transmission network in NSW and ACT, Australia.
Azure Power bags additional 2GW for solar project in India
The entire 4GW project will be fully operational by 2025.
China to add 140GW of hydropower capacity by 2030
Most upcoming hydro plants are either in China or being built by Chinese companies.
Solar surge push out coal plants in Australia
Wholesale electricity prices are sinking lower than it costs to buy coal.
Coal should have no part in economies' post-COVID plans: UN chief
Antonio Guterres expressed concern that new coal plants are still being financed.
Japan to launch new policy for offshore wind projects
It plans three or four project each year until end-2030.