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China's wind power capacity to grow 40% to 290GW by 2020

Whilst solar capacity is predicted to more than double.

China's wind power capacity to grow 40% to 290GW by 2020

Whilst solar capacity is predicted to more than double.

Indonesia requires more approvals in power firms' shareholding changes

Even alterations in board members must be reported for approval.

China's massive solar ambition dimmed by transmission challenges

Its ambitious target of 110GW by 2020 is achievable, but it won't be lighting up a lot of homes.

The era of battery-based energy storage is upon us

Will the traditional utility business model be disrupted?

Why hybrid power systems can't penetrate Southeast Asia yet

Cost and land availability remain as major blocks.

Drones are the new toys for the big power utility boys

Drone market's revenue is forecasted to hit $1.6b by 2024.

Indonesian government eyes reducing domestic power tariff

It will not introduce any prices hikes by end-year.

Why India's IPPs turn to solar park models for projects

Land availability is among the top factors behind this trend.

Why Malaysia's energy subsidies are "not sustainable"

Government's expenditure capacity is on the line, expert says.

Indonesia's PLN to finally issue solar PV tenders

A ceiling price of US$0.088/kWh will be set.

These Indian states remain cautious in pushing for solar power

Proposed tenders are delayed and pipeline is running dry.

Mission impossible: Indonesia may be setting ambitious energy targets

Its policy loophole isn't the only roadblock Indonesia has to tackle.

Adani's Carmichael idea is more unbankable than ever: IEEFA

No thanks to missing massive taxpayer subsidies, among others.