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Malaysia's renewables capacity to grow by 1GW over reform rollout

A renewable energy certificate market is one of the initiatives to be launched end-2019.

Malaysia's renewables capacity to grow by 1GW over reform rollout

A renewable energy certificate market is one of the initiatives to be launched end-2019.

Capital crunch haunts South Asia's power developers

Opening up regional markets could make it easier for developers to access funds, says Summit Power International’s CEO.

Malaysia rolls out investment reforms as renewables approach grid parity

Prices during its auction for 365MW of solar projects went below the benchmark for gas power.

Will a new DPT process risk the repeat of Indonesia's renewables slump?

It took two years before another renewables project to come through.

Click, call, come over: Behind TNB's drive to go digital

Cost reductions hit 40-50% when they used WhatsApp for bill rendering.

Andhra Pradesh's deal renegotiations could derail $40b of renewables investment: report

The state is in the process of reviewing deals due to allegations of corruption.

Are Asia's geothermal power targets too low?

Despite efforts to ease policies, geothermal leader Indonesia only uses up 2GW of its 29GW potential capacity.

Can renewables and gas support a coal-free Hong Kong?

CLP Power Hong Kong and HK Electric are building an offshore LNG terminal and have introduced feed-in tariff schemes that are gaining interest.

India could overachieve its Paris Agreement goals by 60%

CEA estimates that growth in new installed power capacity will lead renewables to generate close to 44% of the country’s energy mix.

Renewables strain could shatter Taiwan's coal and nuclear dependency dreams

Offshore wind projects are especially threatened by supply issues and uncertain commercial operation dates.

ENGIE seeks turnaround in the Philippines' coal dependency

It is working with a portfolio of sectors in the country to invest in low-carbon energy to meet the country’s power demands.

Gas to fire Eastern Indonesia's power plans

15 planned gas receiving and bulk-breaking stations are expected to fuel 2.5GW of gas-fired power.

After Fukushima: TEPCO shells out $6.33b to make nuclear safer

It now looks to clear the Fukushima Daiichi’s reactors of fuel debris after the 2011 accident.

Indonesia's solar rooftop C&I projects hamstrung by regulations

Manufacturers could avoid Indonesia if they cannot obtain 100% renewable energy.

ING builds green loan structure for small renewable projects in Asia

It sealed its first green loan through Sunseap’s rooftop solar projects for over 20 C&I customers in Singapore.

Difficulties for IPPs intensify after new PLN rules: Adaro Power CEO

For the past two years, IPPs like Adaro Power struggled with PLN’s ownership and PPA commitment rules.