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Vietnam’s return to coal puts renewable energy transition at risk

Vietnam should craft incentives to carry out cost-competitive renewables, argues IEEFA.

Where does biomass energy stand in Asia’s power mix?

It will likely grow, but not as rapidly as solar power.

China to halt building new coal power plants abroad

This move is in line with China's carbon neutrality target before 2060.

ADB’s coal retirement scheme is high-risk: analyst

Implementation challenges could lead to a loss of credibility for the bank.

IAEA, Japan launch review of Fukushima nuke plant water release

Japan is expected to start discharging treated water in 2023.

Indonesia greenlights route for $22b Australian solar power project

The project aims to transmit renewable electricity from Australia to Singapore.

Wind power to play a key role in China’s net-zero ambition: WoodMac

Onshore wind will take up 82% of China’s 408 GW new capacity between 2021-2030.

Hydrogen will overtake natural gas in APAC as governments chase net zero

With producing green hydrogen costs set to drop, APAC is ripe for a hydro revolution.

Keppel, Electricite Du Laos join forces to import 100-mw renewables to Singapore

They also agree to explore other collaboration opportunities. 

Amazon, Mitsubishi inks 22MW power purchase deal

The project consists of numerous ground-mounted solar installations currently in development.

China's ETS could affect its short-term economic growth: Wood Mackenzie

ETS covered around 40% of China's 11,535 Mt CO2e emissions in 2019.

3 ways to optimise India's land usage for renewable energy ambitions

In a nutshell, the tips are to minimise total land use, optimise land assessment, and increase land of suitable land.

India must allot at least 1.7% landmass to reach net-zero: report

1.7% is the minimum amount of land needed for solar generation alone.

Equis secures $282m for Japan’s new biomass power plant

There is already a notice to proceed with the 50-MW Niigata East Port biomass project.

ACME signs 3.5-GW green hydrogen plant deal in Oman

This plant will be powered using 3-GW solar and 500-MW wind energy.