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India's discoms to receive $12b government stimulus

It will be infused in two equal installments.

India's discoms to receive $12b government stimulus

It will be infused in two equal installments.

Gas-fired power on the rise in Myanmar

Two gas power projects are tipped to come online in 2020.

Indonesia to inject $2.4b into PLN in 2020

The utility saw a decline in sales following the lockdown.

Bangladesh's thermal additions tipped to worsen overcapacity

Its existing power plants only have 43% capacity utilisation in FY 2018-19.

China to remain global leader in smart grid technology

The country’s dedication to 5G will boost the power sector’s growth.

South Korea unveils 14-year plan to shift from thermal to renewables

It envisions the closure of nuclear power units from 26 to 17.

South Korea urged to double renewables target

The government currently aims to raise the share of renewables to 20%.

Coal power tipped to decline in APAC in 2020

Low electricity demand hit coal-fired generation in India and Southeast Asia.

Philippine central bank rolls out framework for renewables transition

Banks are expected to provide transition plans in the next six months.

Lockdown heightens risks for India's coal power sector

New thermal power delivered less than half of renewables in new capacity additions.

Western Australian authorities endorse 15GW renewables project

The proposed Asian Renewable Energy hub comprised wind turbines and solar panels.

Total applies for electricity retailer license in Australia

It is currently building a 256MW solar project in the country.

Grid congestion drags renewable investments in eastern Australia

New investments in Australia plummeted to $2.9b in 2019.