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China to drive growth in global non-hydro renewables capacity
It is expected to add 556GW between end-2018 and 2028.
China to drive growth in global non-hydro renewables capacity
It is expected to add 556GW between end-2018 and 2028.
Clean energy investments in China fell to $86b in 2018
Investments across developing nation dropped to $133b from $169b in 2017.
Australia's integrated utilities to feel the squeeze as coal profitability falls
Debates have stirred on whether to decommission aging coal plants ahead of schedule.
China's gencos eye European investments over profit crunch
Capex is high as renewable capacities expand through new builds or acquisitions.
Are renewables spared from China's slowing power consumption?
The renewable portfolio standard rewards gridcos to buy the pre-set renewables quota in provinces.
Japanese power companies' nuclear expenses up 12% in 2018
Capital investment in nuclear sharply rose by 40%.
ACWA Power starts production at 300MW solar plant in Saudi Arabia
The project is supported by a 25-year PPA with the Saudi Power Procurement Company.
China to slash renewables subsidies by 30%
Government incentives will fall from $1.15b in 2019 to $807m in 2020.
China's coal generation could exceed global limit threefold over continued capacity hikes
Industry groups proposed to raise the nation’s coal power cap to 1,200-1,400GW.
Is there room for the Singapore-Australia power project in a crowded market?
Incumbent gencos are grappling with overcapacity and excess gas supply.
Billionaires invest $46m in Australian solar farm connecting to Singapore
The 4,500km transmission network is set to be the world’s longest high voltage cable.
Orsted's Formosa venture to boost Taiwan's offshore wind status
The company secured $612m to build the project.
Senoko Energy denies seeking loans to weather oversupply issues
It said it has explored the possibility with EMA but currently sees no need for it.
India's Powergrid banks on asset monetisation to weather order drought
The utility is eyeing to execute its $1.39b plan by March 2020.
Japan eyes 600MW of renewable energy projects in Fukushima: report
Costs are expected to hit $2.75b.
JERA in talks to buy stake in 1.9GW Formosa-3 wind project
The project could start operations in 2026-2030.
Land procurement hiccups stall India's renewables projects
Around 60%-70% of the time goes to approvals and procurement.