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Philippines' non-hydro renewable power capacity to grow 11.2% by 2030
Its non-hydro renewable power capacity accounted for 16.9% of its total energy mix, led by geothermal.
Philippines' non-hydro renewable power capacity to grow 11.2% by 2030
Its non-hydro renewable power capacity accounted for 16.9% of its total energy mix, led by geothermal.
Taipower looks to build country's largest solar energy facility in Tainan for $235m
The planned facility in Cigu District will have a capacity of 150MW.
China to build $23.5b offshore wind project in Jiangsu province
It will have an installed capacity of over 10GW.
Thai officials reject coal use at NPS power plant
The plant has been ordered to run on natural gas to generate electricity.
China retains crown as most attractive renewable energy market
It accounted for 35% of global solar capacity with 172GW in 2018.
Investors look to inject $150b in Vietnam's power sector
The country will need 60GW by 2020 to meet its surging power demand.
India could fall short of 227GW renewables target by 2022
Developers are struggling with cost increases, import tariffs and grid-connection issues.
China's energy storage market to exceed $6b by 2024
A growing ancillary service industry and smart-grid infrastructure investments will drive demand.
Singapore turns on another large-scale solar roof installation
Over 7,000 PV panels will generate 3.5GW hours of energy enough to power 1,000 three bedroom flats for a year.
China's Xinyi Energy raises $465m in Hong Kong's second largest IPO so far
The float could mark the start of more active share sale activity after a sluggish start.
China greenlights first round of subsidy-free wind and solar projects
They have a combined capacity of 20.76GW.
Japan's nuclear restarts hit another roadblock
The NRA has refused deadline extensions for three nuclear power plant operators.
Japan's solar capacity to boom amidst FiT scheme phase-out
Installation may become more attractive at the residential and commercial level as consumers look to cut their electricity bills.
Thermal coal prices to dip to $85 per tonne as demand dwindles
South Korea’s government is raising taxes on thermal coal by 27% in 2019.
Gulf Energy declares coal doomed as banks pull out financing
It is aiming to triple its installed capacity to about 6.7GW by 2024.
Japan's ORIX to buy out IL&FS wind assets
It is looking to buy the remaining 51% stake it does not already own.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to cease coal financing
The banking group added forestry, palm oil and coal mining to its restricted transactions list.