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Uncertainties loom over Southeast Asia's thermal coal sector

The region could follow after the global deflation in renewable tariffs.

Uncertainties loom over Southeast Asia's thermal coal sector

The region could follow after the global deflation in renewable tariffs.

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 economic effects are also mounting.

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 capacity oversupply.

Coal tipped to stay in Asia despite weakening Japan support

The tighter coal financing policies announced by Japanese banks still offer loopholes.

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

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

3GW of India's solar and wind installations face delays

The country’s solar industry relies heavily on Chinese PV module imports.

China's solar power to remain resilient despite power demand shock

Lower emissions following the lockdown may have helped increase solar output.

India's coal sector faces stranded asset risks amounting $40b

The resulting liquidity crunch could keep banks from lending to the renewable sector.

COVID-19 outbreak to hit Asia's power consumption growth

Markets heavily reliant on manufacturing and construction will likely be worst-hit.

Asia outpaces Europe in wind development for the first time

Asia received $10b of investments whilst Europe got $5.6b.

India's renewable-plus-storage tariffs beat new thermal costs

The weighted average tariff for SECI’s 1,200MW tender is at 4.04-4.30 INR per unit.

Inside Electricité du Cambodge's 2.4GW cross-border deals with Laos

The massive deals faced technical risks as the two coal plants involved were minemouth projects.

Asia set to become global capital for solar power by 2050

As renewables take over the world’s energy mix, the region will continue to grow its global PV capacity at full speed.

Firms slash electric bills as Singapore launches live auctions for packages

On average, savings can hit 30% off the regulated tariff after live auctions were launched.

Eyes on the east: China asserts power over global offshore wind sector

Despite being a newcomer in the global scene, China added more capacity than any country in the last two years.

China's renewable capacity investments down 8% to $83.4b in 2019

Investments in solar dropped to less than a third of the 2017 peak.