In Focus

That said, total investments slipped 7% over the past three years as coal spending slumped.

State utility TNB prioritises digital initiatives to connect producers, consumers, and T&D networks in a less rigid market.

But IPPs face regulatory hurdles that hamper the development of renewables and other energy sources.

Despite efforts to slowly reduce coal consumption, policies tilt towards coal and 5.4GW of plants are under construction.

CSP in China grew after the announcement of 20 projects with a feed-in tariff of $0.172/kWh.

A 9GW transmission project between Thailand and Laos marks the kingdom’s increased reliance on ASEAN neighbors.

Energy policy constraints prevent energy giants South Korea and Taiwan from reaching the 81% global average capacity factor for nuclear power plants.

Countries along the famous river basin need to strengthen legislation and consider non-hydro alternatives amidst climate change threats, experts say.

The installations of solar PV in Thailand jumped from 32MW in 2007 to 2,697MW in 2017.

It has injected a total of $175m into AC Energy and B.Grimm Power to fund plant developments.

From a new FiT policy to a different market mechanism, the country is finally opening up.

But regulatory risks and implementation pose a threat to investment potential spurred by population and economic growth.

But countries need to continue to commit to goals and lure projects and investments.

With a newly opened retail market, the country might be halfway in its energy transition, but issues on its overseas investments in coal are potential hurdles.

CEO Paddy Padmanathan discusses ties with Silk Road Fund to create the world’s largest single-site CSP and expansion into the Indonesian market.

Solar and wind still struggle to be cost-competitive against coal.