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JICA must integrate Bangladesh’s new power and energy master plan: analyst
The Japanese agency is urged to put Bangladesh’s best interest first.
JICA must integrate Bangladesh’s new power and energy master plan: analyst
The Japanese agency is urged to put Bangladesh’s best interest first.
Taiwan jacks-up offshore wind capacity to 15 GW for 2035
The country has raised its goal from 10 GW.
Japan vows to cut down GHG emissions by 46% by 2030
The country is considered the fifth biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.
South Korea ends state financing of overseas coal projects amidst mounting US pressure
The country has been facing strong public criticism for supporting coal-powered projects.
China vows to raise solar and wind power generation to 16.5% by 2025
The commitments come amidst its pledge to decarbonize the country.
South Korea jacks up renewable energy quota to 25%
The new quota, which represents a sizeable increase from the current 9% target, will be implemented in October.
India continues to delay anti-pollution rules for coal-fired power plants
The country initially set a 2017 target date for power companies to comply.
Hydrogen value chain to be developed in Japan
It will cover all aspects of low-carbon hydrogen production to utilisation.
Thailand to maintain renewables growth, outperform in SEA: report
The country has a highly supportive, regulatory environment for the market.
Taiwan's offshore wind sector stays afloat amidst tariff cuts
Investors with neither experience nor capacity in the sector seek chances to buy into an existing project.
Singapore, UK sign statement of intent for bilateral energy collaboration
They will cooperate on energy-related topics such as market regulation, clean energy technologies.
Philippines' power consumption to contract by 5.9% by end-2020
Slowdown in economic activity and the pandemic to weigh on the power and renewables sector.
Japanese business lobby pushes coal-friendly policy
A study revealed that it has undermined the country’s climate change efforts.
Indonesia's geothermal sector gains from new renewable pricing policy
Over 6GW of the country’s geothermal projects are in the pipeline.
India's renewable sector to get boost from Electricity Act amendment
Energy storage will be included in the National Renewable Energy Policy.
Australia's AEMO publishes 2020 Integrated System Plan
It picked four actionable projects expected to be completed by 2022-26.
India extends safeguard duty on solar imports till 2021
The government announced a 14.9% duty up until 29 January.