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Indonesia eyes higher power consumption rate

Indonesia eyes higher power consumption rate

It aims to boost the electricity per capita consumption rate to 1,200 kWh in 2019.

Standard Chartered quits funding coal plants

It previously faced pressure for the potential funding of three Vietnam coal plants.

Nepal pulls China Gezhouba Group back for US$2.5b hydroelectric project

It reversed the termination of the contract which was caused by lapses in the award process.

Hanhwa Energy and Korea Midland Power to build 150MW US solar plant

Construction is expected to start in 2019 and end by 2020.

India sets timetable for solar auctions

This follows pressure on the solar auction landscape, marked by tender cancellations and lowered tariffs.

Can Japanese banks hold onto their coal-free promises?

The big three have provided $8.6b in financing aid to the coal power sector from 2015 to 2017.

Solar and wind power get a boost in Vietnam

Investment in the country's utilities is rising, marked by B.Grimm Power's $34m investment in a 420MW project.

Singapore open electricity market to be extended island-wide in November

Consumers may opt to stay with SP group to buy power at a regulated tariff.

Find out who emerged as the victors in the Asian Power Awards 2018

Nominations for "The Oscars" of the power industry reached a record-high of 150.

Canadian pension fund buys 40% of CLP India for US$363.51m

This will allow the fund to co-own a portfolio with 2,948.2MW capacity.

Japan eyes cutting solar power feed-in tariffs

Sources said the cuts are expected to hit levels like in European countries.

Vietnam unveils new feed-in-tariffs for wind projects

They will be valid for projects that will enter commercial operations before November 2021.

Western Asia nuclear capacity to hit 8GWe in 2030: IAEA

But right now, nuclear only takes up 0.2% of total electricity production.

India imposes fresh emission rules on 57 thermal plants

The plants need to follow the requirements in 28 months.

Australia needs to install 10GW of renewables yearly to hit 2025 target: report

Projected capacity is divided between PVs, wind farms, and rooftop solar panels.