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Will China’s coal push delay its dual carbon targets

Government data showed China’s coal production grew 11% in H1 2022. 

Will China’s coal push delay its dual carbon targets

Government data showed China’s coal production grew 11% in H1 2022. 

Southeast Asia faces uphill battle in CCUS deployment without carbon pricing

It is unlikely that the carbon price in the region could reach $40 per tonne of carbon dioxide.

Singapore digs deep to unleash geothermal energy potential

But the volumetric extent of hot rock where geothermal can be sourced is unknown.

Regional grid connection can boost energy transition, economic growth

Having a 15% regional grid connection will create 870,000 jobs.

What happens to CLP Power as Hong Kong transitions to carbon neutrality

Since 2020, it has increased its gas-fired power generation proportion to around 50% to make up for the coal-fired generation to be phased out.

Private firms eclipse the growth of the Philippines' solar power industry

Solar Philippines flagged the lack of foresight amongst businesses to meet high demand.

Masdar gains foothold in Southeast Asia through Indonesian solar project

It is set to launch what would be the largest floating solar PV plant in Indonesia this year. 

Could phase-outs harm Asia’s nuclear energy growth?

The region is expected to bring 30GW in electricity per year with 32 reactors under construction.

Will 30 years be enough to achieve carbon neutrality?

Countries need time to decarbonise old assets, too, Black & Veatch claims.

Three reasons why agrivoltaics could be key RE sector in India

Geography is a major factor why the country is best to adopt agrivoltaics, IEEFA says.

Why are Australia’s coal plants exiting at a faster pace?

Coal plants’ profitability is declining with the entry of low-cost renewable energy.

Renewable growth is grappling in South Korea

Could this be due to geographical barriers, prices, or the presidential elections?

Renewables growth in Asia risks collapse sans transmission system expansion 

Black & Veatch says this will need government policies, investment, and storage capacity.

REGULATION WATCH: New customs duty on solar equipment threatens India’s RE goals 

The government will be introducing a 25% rate on solar cells and 40% on solar modules in April.

Direct PPAs should be scaled up: Asia Clean Energy Partners

But doing so poses financial risks to the operator due to the longevity of contracts.

Geothermal power needs policy boost to stay on the net-zero track

Its annual capacity additions averaged only 500MW annually in the last five years.