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Renewables growth in Asia risks collapse sans transmission system expansion 

Black & Veatch says this will need government policies, investment, and storage capacity.

Renewables growth in Asia risks collapse sans transmission system expansion 

Black & Veatch says this will need government policies, investment, and storage capacity.

Ukraine-Russia conflict to hit Asian LNG

Spot prices are expected to be elevated, Rystad Energy said.

Philippines may become ‘regional leader’ in wind power

However, there are barriers that hinder progress in the sector.

LEGAL BRIEFING: Will the energy bill dim out competition in SG’s electricity generation market?

Under the bill, the Singapore regulator will be allowed to be a market player.

REGULATION WATCH: New customs duty on solar equipment threatens India’s RE goals 

The government will be introducing a 25% rate on solar cells and 40% on solar modules in April.

Direct PPAs should be scaled up: Asia Clean Energy Partners

But doing so poses financial risks to the operator due to the longevity of contracts.

Geothermal power needs policy boost to stay on the net-zero track

Its annual capacity additions averaged only 500MW annually in the last five years.

China will be most affected if Indonesia’s coal export ban becomes indefinite

The government imposed the ban due to low stocks of coal at power plants.

India’s non-hydropower renewables to reach 229GW by end-2030

The country's non-hydropower renewables capacity in 2021 was at 102GW. 

Why should India be aggressive in privatising discoms?

Most public discoms are on the verge of bankruptcy because of high AT&C losses aggravated by political populism, Barnik Maitra claims.

Keeping the Quezon Power on as supply deal extension sits in limbo

The power generator’s power purchase agreement is due to lapse in May 2025.

Bidding thermal power goodbye? It will be a long journey

Asia’s 1.5TW coal-fired capacity is still at a ‘youthful state’, The Lantau Group’s Mike Thomas says.

Should governments invest in available technology today to reach net-zero?

Wait for technologies with enough economic feasibility, Senoko Energy chairman advises.

How can Indonesia decarbonise amidst expected energy consumption growth?

Energy consumption is expected to be four times higher in 2060.

Emerging and developing Asia needs to increase RE contributions by 50%

Energy demand is expected to grow by 3% annually over the next two decades, the IEA projected.

EMA highlights four areas in improving SG's sustainable power sector

These are the natural gas, solar, regional power grids, and low-carbon alternatives.