Power Utility

What makes Indonesia a "game-changer" in SEA’s sustainability?

Its geothermal energy potential and forest area are amongst the key factors.

What makes Indonesia a "game-changer" in SEA’s sustainability?

Its geothermal energy potential and forest area are amongst the key factors.

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.

The Philippines is poised to lead Southeast Asia in sustainability

It could 'leapfrog' to be a regional leader with renewables projected to be worth $30b by 2030.

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.

GoodWe sees a bright future in building sustainable SEA cities

Asia’s shift to solar power brings hope to a cleaner and greener economy.

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.

Asia expected to consume more than half of the world's energy

However, Asia’s Energy Revolution author noted that net-zero goals are still in progress.

India readies for cross-state electricity trading

This could pave way for cheaper power, but hurdles surrounding profitability remain.

Rooftop solar may cover 77% of Australia’s grid demand by 2026

There will be an additional of 8.9GW on top of 14GW existing capacity of solar.

Corporates play bigger role in APAC’s net-zero transition

The region procured 10.9GW of cumulative capacity in H1 2021.

Wind turbine costs to rise by 10%

This is due to increased prices of steel, copper, aluminium, fibre, and logistics. 

Saudi Arabia's first large wind power plant kicks-off power generation

Dumat-al Jandal wind plant consists of 99 Vestas turbines rated 4.2 MW each.

ReNew Power inks PPA with SECI for 1.3-GW wind-solar project in India

The country’s first "round-the-clock" PPA with 400-MW power supply.