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Australia adopts policy for development of 1.2GW wind project
Australia adopts policy for development of 1.2GW wind project
The project could generate its first electricity by 2023.
Japanese business lobby pushes coal-friendly policy
A study revealed that it has undermined the country’s climate change efforts.
NTPC launches 1.07GW solar tender in Rajasthan, India
Bids are open until 17 September.
Rapid renewable growth boosts India's transmission infrastructure
The country’s green energy sector could add 90GW capacity by end-2025.
Indonesia's geothermal sector gains from new renewable pricing policy
Over 6GW of the country’s geothermal projects are in the pipeline.
MNRE plans wind-solar hybrid auctions in India
Its recent wind tender saw mild interest due to difficulties in finding locations.
India's solar installations crashed 81% to 205MW in Q2
This is the lowest figure recorded since Q3 2014.
China's electricity consumption growth eased to 2.3% in July
A shift in production strategy by crude oil refineries may have played a role.
India's discoms urged to retire old thermal plants to ease debts
The sector owes an overdue debt of $16b to gencos as of May.
Japan's offshore wind development hampered by high costs
About 80% of the country's potential sites would require floating turbines.
Chinese renewable firms move away from Hong Kong listing
Relisting in China could allow a better mix of debt and equity funding.
NTPC awards 1.2GW solar auction at record-low tariff
It received bids of about 1.7GW in capacity.
China's 1.6GW Datengxia hydro project starts operations
It is expected to generate 3.75TWh/year of electricity.
Spain-based Iberdrola takes over Infigen Energy
It proposed to buy the Australian producer for $638m.
Chinese firms ramp up presence in Argentina's power sector
They account for 21.6% of the sector’s large-scale projects under construction.
India's renewable sector to get boost from Electricity Act amendment
Energy storage will be included in the National Renewable Energy Policy.
JSW Energy junks plan to acquire 1.05GW coal plant
It initially agreed to acquire the Indian plant in February.