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Vietnam expects to operate 88 solar power plants by June

The additional 61 solar power plants are expected to generate a total capacity of 2GW.

Vietnam expects to operate 88 solar power plants by June

The additional 61 solar power plants are expected to generate a total capacity of 2GW.

China to cease onshore wind power subsidies by 2021

Tariffs paid to onshore wind projects will be cut to as low as $0.0420/kWh in 2020.

Japan fires up first large-scale geothermal power station after 23 years

The Wasabizawa Geothermal Power Plant has a total power generation capacity of 46MW.

Philippines' non-hydro renewable power capacity to grow 11.2% by 2030

Its non-hydro renewable power capacity accounted for 16.9% of its total energy mix, led by geothermal.

Taipower looks to build country's largest solar energy facility in Tainan for $235m

The planned facility in Cigu District will have a capacity of 150MW.

Thai officials reject coal use at NPS power plant

The plant has been ordered to run on natural gas to generate electricity.

China retains crown as most attractive renewable energy market

It accounted for 35% of global solar capacity with 172GW in 2018.

Investors look to inject $150b in Vietnam's power sector

The country will need 60GW by 2020 to meet its surging power demand.

India could fall short of 227GW renewables target by 2022

Developers are struggling with cost increases, import tariffs and grid-connection issues.

China's energy storage market to exceed $6b by 2024

A growing ancillary service industry and smart-grid infrastructure investments will drive demand.

Singapore turns on another large-scale solar roof installation

Over 7,000 PV panels will generate 3.5GW hours of energy enough to power 1,000 three bedroom flats for a year.

China's Xinyi Energy raises $465m in Hong Kong's second largest IPO so far

The float could mark the start of more active share sale activity after a sluggish start.

Japan's nuclear restarts hit another roadblock

The NRA has refused deadline extensions for three nuclear power plant operators.

Japan's solar capacity to boom amidst FiT scheme phase-out

Installation may become more attractive at the residential and commercial level as consumers look to cut their electricity bills.

Thermal coal prices to dip to $85 per tonne as demand dwindles

South Korea’s government is raising taxes on thermal coal by 27% in 2019.