Regulation
Solar Philippines' mini-grid franchise under scrutiny
Critics of the bill granting the franchise say it could give birth to a monopoly.
Solar Philippines' mini-grid franchise under scrutiny
Critics of the bill granting the franchise say it could give birth to a monopoly.
The stakes are higher in China's energy transition
With a newly opened retail market, the country might be halfway in its energy transition, but issues on its overseas investments in coal are potential...
Local developers OK India's 12GW solar scheme for state enterprises
The scheme is now approved at the Cabinet level.
Renewables to eat up 21% of Thailand's energy mix by 2028
Strong government support is pushing reliance away from natural gas-fired power.
What's next for China's renewables after a subsidy phase-out by 2020?
Solar and wind still struggle to be cost-competitive against coal.
Taiwan to abolish nuclear power by 2025
It defied the referendum to keep nuclear power in the energy mix.
India's 25% tariff on solar glass imports fails domestic manufacturers
Some manufacturers are now calling for anti-dumping and countervailing duties to the tariff.
Developer fury tilts Taiwan's cuts in offshore wind tariffs
It had to change the 12.71% cut in FITs to 5.71% after developer backlash.
Vietnam unveils draft for solar projects' new feed-in tariffs
Tariffs range from 6.59 to 9.85 cents/kWh, depending on the project’s location and technology.
Japan warns against fire risk for rooftop PV systems
The number of fire accidents recorded in 2008-2017 hit 172.
Will Indonesia keep its unrelenting grip on coal?
About 58 greenfield coal-fired power plants are due to come online by 2027, blurring the outlook for renewables development in the country.
Vietnam rolls out more stringent rules for wind power projects
Additional feasibility requirements will be implemented.
Taiwan weighs policy choices as energy reform plan deadline looms
New policies should be revealed before the end of January.
Indonesia sets out new guidelines for rooftop PV
The bill for PV systems will be calculated on a monthly basis by subtracting the export value from the import value.
Taiwan to change up offshore wind reforms after backlash
It initially proposed to cut feed-in tariffs and amend fee structures that would reduce payments to developers.
India to penalise distribution companies for surprise power cuts
It will soon approve a policy that could come into effect by 1 April.
India eyes duty on solar glass imports from Malaysia
The duty will be imposed for five years at an amount of $114.58.