Power Utility

Indonesia to inject $2.4b into PLN in 2020

The utility saw a decline in sales following the lockdown.

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.

Weak export growth drags China's power demand

Demand growth is more uncertain than during the SARS outbreak.

China to remain global leader in smart grid technology

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

Coal power tipped to decline in APAC in 2020

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

Droughts and regulatory mayhem taint hydropower development on Mekong waters

Projects still get greenlighted as Mekong River nations struggle to meet climbing power demand, but concerns on their environmental, social, and...

Tech deployment delays put heat on Asia's nuclear momentum

China seeks to raise total nuclear capacity to 58GW by 2020, but whether this target will be hit or not relies on the pace of equipment upgrades and...

Lockdown heightens risks for India's coal power sector

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

Grid congestion drags renewable investments in eastern Australia

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

UN chief lauds South Korea's coal phaseout plans

Other countries were urged to follow its example.

Philippines' Meralco cuts capex to half

This is caused by lower power demand due to the pandemic.

Coal generation in Australia's NEM fell by 1.11GW in Q1

A surge in power outages in February and March in New South Wales drove the decline.

Vietnam adds 2.7-3GW gas-fired projects to national planning

Their first phases are set to be commissioned in 2025-26.

Indonesian government's subsidy debt to PLN hits $3.1b

The slow disbursement of funds has put a strain on the state utility’s cash flow.

Asia Pacific's renewables to expand 800GW in the next decade

China is expected to make up 42% of the total global additions.

India's wind power installation hits 2.07GW in FY2020

Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading wind installer.

150 GW of renewables in Asia Pacific at risk if recession stretches

A loss of 380 TWh in power demand is expected this year.