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South Korea green lights operation of ‘new’ power plant
The government made the decision a year after the plant’s completion.
South Korea green lights operation of ‘new’ power plant
The government made the decision a year after the plant’s completion.
Taiwan inks 15-year LNG supply deal with Qatar
It will buy 1.25 million tonnes of LNG annually from the company.
Indonesia’s Pertamina invest $12b for ‘clean’ power capacity
The investment aims to add 10 GW power capacity by 2026.
AGL shuts down gas power unit in South Australia
Renewables continued lowering of power prices makes it harder for fossil fuels to compete.
The 17th Asian Power Awards is now accepting nominations
The deadline for sending entries is on 20 August 2021.
India’s NTPC nearly doubles renewable energy goals
The power company is India’s biggest power generator.
Thai oil giant PTT’s subsidiary invests $635m in Asia green energy
It aims to have 30% of the power it generates come from renewables.
Industry leaders discuss the future of renewables in APAC
The trend is pointing towards achieving 100% renewables in many countries, but it will take time.
Thailand coal power company acquires solar farms in Australia
The acquisition is part of the company’s commitment to greener energy.
Philippines sells 650 MW Malaya oil-fired power plant for $65m
Fort Pilar Energy Inc. won the bid to privatise the power plant.
Danish energy company Ørsted launches expansion in Vietnam
This comes on the back of Vietnam increasing renewable energy to 30% by 2030
China’s solar capacity installation crashes by 82% QoQ in Q1 2021
But increased by 35% YoY compared to Q1 2020.
India’s JSPL sells coal-fired power business for $400m to Worldone
This move aims to reduce the company’s debt and carbon footprint by almost half.
Japan authorizes operations of three ageing nuclear reactors
This is the first time reactors older than 40 years are approved to restart.
Singapore's Sunseap eyes expansion in Japan after latest Series E funding
The company earned an undisclosed amount from several new Japanese investors.
Solar module prices surged to 35% amidst inflated costs of raw materials
Some Chinese manufacturers don’t see prices lowering until after 2021.
Renewable energy capacity to nearly double in ASEAN by 2025: HSBC
Technological advancement and lower costs of renewables will drive this expected growth.