Regulation
Australia seeks input on energy efficiency upgrades for distribution transformers
Insights can be submitted until 6 December.
Why Japan wants LNG exporters to produce more despite weak domestic demand
One reason is that Japan is re-selling the fuel at a markup.
India, US explore collaboration in grid modernisation
They also discussed possible financial support for system upgrade.
Pakistan's solar growth requires policy fine-tuning: IEEFA
Debates over existing policies are ongoing amidst the rise in rooftop solarisation.
India amends guidelines for cross-border electricity trade
Now, electricity export will only be permitted if it was generated using imported coal.
India issues guidelines for $9.6m ‘model solar village’ programme
This aims to establish a solar village per district.
South Korea unveils offshore wind bidding roadmap
Around 7-8 GW worth of tenders will be launched.
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 rollout energy scorecard for climate resilience
The final scorecard for electric cooperatives will be out in September.
ASEAN can better utilise RE through third-party-access principle
Vietnam recently allowed large consumers to directly procure from clean energy producers.
Vietnam’s direct power purchase agreement decree could catalyze a new era for renewable energy
On 3 July 2024, the Government of Vietnam issued its long-awaited decree permitting direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) for renewable energy...
India extends coal mines’ star rating submissions deadline to 31 July
The extension aims to increase participation by allowing more mines to register and complete self-evaluations.
Potential barriers to tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030
Lawmakers play a crucial role in achieving this goal.
IEEFA urges policy reforms to attract more RE investments in Indonesia
Planning, procurement, and investment processes should be reevaluated.
No total ban on coal power plants in PH, gov’t clarifies
Authorities clarify the coverage of a 2020 moratorium.
PH-US civil nuclear agreement takes effect
This will facilitate transfer of knowledge and equipment for nuclear energy development.