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China Three Gorges Corporation poised to be China's biggest IPO for 2021
The firm plans to sell 8.57 billion shares.
China Three Gorges Corporation poised to be China's biggest IPO for 2021
The firm plans to sell 8.57 billion shares.
SEACEF launches investment in 500MWp floating solar energy plant in Vietnam
The project aims to address Vietnam’s power shortage.
Japan vows to cut down GHG emissions by 46% by 2030
The country is considered the fifth biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.
South Korea ends state financing of overseas coal projects amidst mounting US pressure
The country has been facing strong public criticism for supporting coal-powered projects.
"Coal inertia" remains strong in Asia Pacific despite climate pressure: report
However, it also found that renewables pipelines accelerated in the region.
India's NTPC launches tender for 1 GW solar capacity
This comes amidst NTPC’s plans to have a minimum 32 GW capacity by 2032.
Renewable energy capacity to nearly double in ASEAN by 2025: HSBC
Technological advancement and lower costs of renewables will drive this expected growth.
China vows to raise solar and wind power generation to 16.5% by 2025
The commitments come amidst its pledge to decarbonize the country.
Chinese banks 'genuinely' trying to exit coal: Project Finance International
Banks are said to have introduced policies to immediately phase out coal power from their investments.
South Korea jacks up renewable energy quota to 25%
The new quota, which represents a sizeable increase from the current 9% target, will be implemented in October.
J-Power shuts down plans for new coal-fired power plant
The power company is considered the biggest coal-fired power company in Japan.
Singapore's DBS targets zero thermal exposure by 2039
DBS will cease onboarding new clients who derive more than 25% of their revenue from thermal coal.
India's annual power demand drops first in 15 years
This is due to power consumption being slashed amidst strict lockdowns.
Canadian Solar starts construction of four solar projects in Japan
The projects total 143 MWp worth of generation capacity.
Sunseap to supply Facebook's Singapore operations with solar energy
The energy will come from Sunseap’s offshore floating solar farms.
J-Power to convert Virginia coal plant into solar and storage facility
The project construction and redevelopment will begin from 2022.
India's NTPC power generation rises over 8%
Its total output reached 314 TWH in 2020/21.