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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.

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.

New foreign entrants give tailwinds to Vietnam's offshore wind industry

European utilities and other western IPPs are investing in Vietnam to scale up their offshore wind portfolios.

Vena Energy grows renewables portfolio to 11GW

It eyes adding more projects in massive Asian energy markets like South Korea, Japan, and India.

Tariffs and tenders drive Southeast Asia's renewables boom

The share of renewables in the region’s power mix could rise from 14.3% to 43% by 2040.

China closes in on Europe for offshore wind dominance

Guandong province alone targets 12GW offshore wind by 2020.

Enterprize Energy develops Vietnam's 3,400MW offshore wind giant

Its development banks on the European firm's experience in the UK and Taiwan.

What's next for Singapore's mature power market?

Growth for power producers lies in innovations geared towards grid transition, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Inside Southeast Asia's first large-scale floating solar project

Installing the 47.5MWp facility in Vietnam’s Da Mi plant needed a $37m investment in a nascent renewables market.

Renewables eat up Australia's power project pipeline despite tepid support

146 out of 202 major power projects are focused on the solar and wind sectors.

India holds firm on 175GW renewables target for 2022

It refuted claims that it will be 42% short of the target due to shaky policies and tariff caps.

Chinese coal giants fail to hit disclosure standards: report

One of the firms, China Shenhua Energy, did not consider climate change as a material issue.

Coal tariff scheme phaseout to bite profits of Chinese gencos

Benchmark coal on-grid tariffs will be replaced by a base tariff with floating adjustments.

Inside Taiwan's largest ground-mounted solar project

The 70MW project, called Mingus, was built on an abandoned salt production farm.