Regulation
India could overachieve its Paris Agreement goals by 60%
CEA estimates that growth in new installed power capacity will lead renewables to generate close to 44% of the country’s energy mix.
India could overachieve its Paris Agreement goals by 60%
CEA estimates that growth in new installed power capacity will lead renewables to generate close to 44% of the country’s energy mix.
India launches fresh wave of anti-dumping duties on solar equipment
The duty is expected to raise the cost of solar projects by 2-4%.
India's Andhra Pradesh eyes lowering wind and solar purchase costs
5.2GW of projects with pre-determined tariffs could face renegotiation of costs.
Cybersecurity risks heighten as Asia power plants digitise
Hacking and malevolent interference are key threats to look out for.
India revs up 2030 renewable targets to 500GW
It seeks to cut coal dependence and reduce air pollution.
Taiwan sets up group to oversee offshore wind development
The Taiwan Offshore Wind Industry Association consists of both Taiwanese and foreign companies involved in the field.
Taiwan pushes for nuclear phase-out despite opposition
The decommissioning of the Chinshan units will continue, and the operating licences of the Kuosheng and Maanshan units will not be extended.
Japan to partially end feed-in tariff programme
The programme will be replaced by competitive bidding.
Indonesia's solar rooftop C&I projects hamstrung by regulations
Manufacturers could avoid Indonesia if they cannot obtain 100% renewable energy.
Taiwan's nuclear phase-out could face election, policy headwinds
Nuclear power support is building up
Japan's nuclear authority greenlights new safety rules for reactors
This could force some restarted reactors to shut down again.
Vietnam risks losing $6.5b of value for coal assets
The risk is escalated by regulatory structures that guarantee high returns for coal generators.
India keeps grip on coal despite renewables investments
The prime minister’s reelection signals the continued support for thermal coal investments.
Difficulties for IPPs intensify after new PLN rules: Adaro Power CEO
For the past two years, IPPs like Adaro Power struggled with PLN’s ownership and PPA commitment rules.
Malaysia's thermal power capacity to grow by 5GW in 2019-2030
Its renewables market remains immature and public resistance to nuclear power is strong.
India needs to re-think policies amidst flopping solar auctions: analyst
The 1GW Gujarat solar PV tender for Dholera Solar Park only got two bids for 300MW capacity.
Vietnam's Solar FIT 2 and Overcoming Financing Challenges
This article was co-authored by Hugo Le Ridou, Reed Smith.