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Flurry of offshore wind energy projects sweep Asia off its feet as costs keep falling down

Can the increasing penetration of wind power be handled without threatening the stability of the power system?

Why is the Philippines ignoring renewables policy potholes?

Support has started on a policy level, but much of the groundwork remains undone.

Coal-focussed GBPC finally forays into renewables

Global Business Power Corporation's CEO Rolando Bacani fights to keep up with the Philippines' renewable race.

China is dead serious on its greener energy mix

It's taking a leap towards becoming the undisputed renewable powerhouse of a low carbon-consuming world.

Bankruptcies plague Japan's PV industry as solar goes bust

Businesses that have died surged 20.4% to 65 cases.

3 challenges hampering Japan's wind energy growth

Connectivity is an issue despite the country being a leader in technology.

Japan is keeping itself busy by making virtual power plants

It's currently working on a demo project to be launched this year.

Tepco aggressively woos new customers post-market liberalisation

The utility hopes to win them with new service plans.

Japan eyes using more virtual power plants

Fluctuations of renewable power are addressed better.

These are the flaws in Japan's energy strategy for 2030

Building a new energy system will be difficult as it needs US$158tr investment.

Why Japan must start weaning itself off oil imports for energy

With the nuclear industry in limbo, Japan has to make up its mind.