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Tariff war to hit Chinese solar manufacturers

This will drive up costs amidst declining demand for equipment from the US and India.

Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Berhad to restructure amidst market liberalisation

Restructuring is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2020.

South Korea's nuclear phaseout plans to face headwinds

Public opinion is shifting in favour of nuclear after a heatwave has affected power supply and demand.

Renewables in India are cheapest in Asia Pacific: report

The levelised cost of electricity using solar power is now 14% cheaper than coal-fired power.

China greenlights three nuclear power plants

One in Shandong province is already under construction.

Avaada Energy implements 2GW of open access solar power plants

To date, the firm has over 1.8GW of commissioned renewable assets in India.

Philippines looks to fast-track renewables policies to curb dependence on coal

Power distribution utilities will be mandated to source a minimum portion of energy from renewables.

Vietnam launches programme to boost rooftop solar power

Renewable energy is expected to generate 6.5% of the country’s total electricity by 2020.

TEPCO to scrap second nuclear plant: report

It will take 40 years to decommission all of the plant’s four reactors.

China's solar production up in H1 as exports climb

Total export earnings from the solar sector rose by a third to $10.6b.

Philippines switches on pilot 200kW floating solar power project

The project will go through a pilot test for 10 months and serve house load requirements by the Magat reservoir.

Proposal to revisit nuclear energy generation receives backlash in Indonesia

The country’s position on the Ring of Fire has raised concerns over the safety of nuclear energy.

PAL Indonesia inks deal to build 500MW nuclear reactor for $1.2b

The thorium molten salt power plant can produce clean energy cheaper than coal.

Australia-Singapore Power Link secures government support

The $19.16b project comprises a 10GW solar farm with a 20-30GWh storage facility near Tennant Creek.

India expects renewables to rise six-fold in next decade

The share of coal in the energy mix is expected to dip from 46% to 32%.