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Western Asia nuclear capacity to hit 8GWe in 2030: IAEA

But right now, nuclear only takes up 0.2% of total electricity production.

Western Asia nuclear capacity to hit 8GWe in 2030: IAEA

But right now, nuclear only takes up 0.2% of total electricity production.

India imposes fresh emission rules on 57 thermal plants

The plants need to follow the requirements in 28 months.

Australia needs to install 10GW of renewables yearly to hit 2025 target: report

Projected capacity is divided between PVs, wind farms, and rooftop solar panels.

Joint venture to invest US$186m in 180MW Australian wind farm

The project is expected to start operations in the second half of 2020.

Thailand eyes alternative sources to get 30% share in power mix

Solar rooftops, biomass, and waste are expected to be used for power production.

1.3GW Talcher coal plant expansion gets go-ahead

India's NTPC approved a US$1.35b investment for the expansion.

Doosan to build 2GW coal-fired plant in Indonesia

The plant is expected to cost US$1.68b in construction.

South Korea allows bio-heavy oil for power generation

Test runs on five plants which run on bunker-C oil ended positively.

Malakoff and Concord tie up for biogas-based power projects

Both intend to conduct feasibility studies to evaluate projects for development.

Bangladesh inks deal for its largest LNG-based power plant

The 3,600MW power plant will cost around US$3b to build.

India's total renewable generation rose 25.5% in June

Solar power led the growth in generation grew thanks to higher capacity.

China pulls the plug on small-scale hydropower dams

But locals and green groups argue it is not doing enough as it spares large-scale dams.

ENGIE and J-POWER tie up for offshore wind projects

They are eyeing projects in Japan, Europe, and other regions.

Earthquake damages main coal plant in Hokkaido, Japan

The plant supplies half of the island's power.

Goldwind offers 1GW of solar and wind portfolio in Australia

It is expected to be valued at US$2.16b after construction.

Bangladesh eyes 10 projects to add 15,000MW capacity by 2030

About 4,000MW is expected to come from nuclear power plants.

EU lifts 5-year ban on solar panel imports from China

It said an extension of the measures is not justified.