Power Utility

China’s renewable energy surge: Strengthening energy security and global leadership

The country is set to reach a total wind and solar capacity of 1,200 gigawatts by the end of 2024.

Japan detects water leak at Fukishima nuclear plant

This involves 25 tonnes of radioactive water leak.

Indonesia’s renewable energy shift promises 100,000 green jobs in coal regions

Upskilling and reskilling of human resources needed to meet the demands of green jobs.

Policy gaps challenge Indonesia’s $146B investment goal for renewable energy

$146 billion worth of investments from the private sector is needed. 

Renewables to drive 52% of Malaysia’s power by 2050

This could make Malaysia’s power sector vulnerable to fuel price swings and reserve depletion.

Blueleaf secures funding for 200 MW wind-solar hybrid project in India

The Pachora Hybrid Power Project will produce over 600 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy annually.

Is India deploying enough RE to meet its 2031-2032 power demand?

The country needs at least 35GW to reach its 500-GW target in six years.

PH to resume reserve market early-August

Adjustments to the WESM will be made for this.

China’s wind and solar capacity surpass coal for the first time

In H1, wind and solar added over 100 GW versus 8 GW from coal.

India issued vesting orders for 10 coal mines

These are projected to generate $19.96m annually.

India logs highest coal production in 2023-2024

Coal imports also reached a five-year high.

India's renewable energy capacity reaches 195,013 MW in June

The total installed power capacity also increased from 248,554 MW to 446,190 MW.

How the Philippines plans to achieve 100% electrification by 2028

More than 2 million households still live without electricity.

Meralco’s core net income jumps 21% in H1

Thanks to higher sales volumes of the distribution utility.

India eyes tripling installed nuclear capacity by 2031-2032

Twenty-one reactors are at various stages of implementation.