Regulation

China to achieve solar and wind energy goal ahead of 2030 target

Solar and wind energy capacity is seen to exceed the 1,200 GW target next year.

China to achieve solar and wind energy goal ahead of 2030 target

Solar and wind energy capacity is seen to exceed the 1,200 GW target next year.

Queensland to invest $26b in renewable energy over the next four years

Around $8.69b (A$13b) will be delivered in 2024-2025.

IEEFA calls for stricter regulations as $1.8b supernormal profits burden consumers

This was driven by under-forecasting which was left unchecked for years.

Australian government allocates $9.2b to boost renewable energy sector

The amount forms part of the $15.1b Future Made in Australia package.

Six key actions to expedite offshore wind deployment

Collaboration of industry leaders and policymakers is vital to meet the ambitious targets.

Will the government pay for coal power exit in Vietnam?

The country’s coal power phase-out strategy sees renewables accounting for 67.7%–71.5% of the energy mix by 2050.

China's carbon market tightening to boost RE demand

Press reports suggest that China is looking into reducing the free emission allowance.

South Korea launches joint strategy to enhance overseas resource development

The strategy encourages cooperation with international partners to boost the supply chain.

India's hybrid approach spurs surge in fossil fuel subsidies: report

Subsidies for clean energy resources only accounted for less than 10% of the total energy subsidies.

Japan, UK strengthen cooperation for nuclear supply chain

The UK-Japan Supply Chain Partnership Project will allow future alliances involving nuclear energy

CEC urges Australian gov't to push for more renewables in federal budget

Recommendations include a cost-of-living package, support for RE projects and offshore wind.

Korea's MOTIE advances regulatory innovation for hydrogen push

The measures will allow Korean companies to invest in electrolysis and liquid hydrogen.

Philippines directs gov’t offices, firms to implement energy efficiency measures

Energy audits and random checks will be conducted to ensure compliance.

India allows bulk consumers to establish transmission lines sans license

The ministry said the new rules will further cut the losses of distribution firms.

IAEA finds progress in Cambodia’s nuclear security

The country has ramped up preventive measures of criminal acts over nuclear materials.

Policy alignment needed to push APAC markets to unified carbon credits

ERM’s Peter Rawlings says the lack of alignment in the ‘complex’ region prohibits collaboration on carbon credits.

No specific regulations yet to drive biogas demand

Southeast Asia's biogas sector remains underdeveloped due to the absence of significant regulations or incentives to drive demand.