Regulation

Tariffs and tenders drive Southeast Asia's renewables boom

The share of renewables in the region’s power mix could rise from 14.3% to 43% by 2040.

Taichung Power Plant fined $98,300 for exceeding coal consumption limit

It is expected to make improvements in 10 days unless one of its permits are revoked.

Are renewables spared from China's slowing power consumption?

The renewable portfolio standard rewards gridcos to buy the pre-set renewables quota in provinces.

China to slash renewables subsidies by 30%

Government incentives will fall from $1.15b in 2019 to $807m in 2020.

China's coal generation could exceed global limit threefold over continued capacity hikes

Industry groups proposed to raise the nation’s coal power cap to 1,200-1,400GW.

What's next for Singapore's mature power market?

Growth for power producers lies in innovations geared towards grid transition, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Land procurement hiccups stall India's renewables projects

Around 60%-70% of the time goes to approvals and procurement.

Japan strengthens local offshore renewables market with coastal waters law

It assigns property management laws to the general waters in Japan’s coastal areas.

MNRE allows solar developers to install higher capacity than contracted

It aims to cut down occurrences of unregulated installations.

Southeast Asia risks $300b energy trade deficit with oil reliance: IEA

Its dependence on imports could exceed 80% in 2040, up from 65% today.

Indonesia slashes capacity charges for industrial rooftop solar

Industrial customers are now charged an eighth of the original cost for building their own rooftop solar projects.

Australia's energy transition plan still needed as coal exports decline

The submission emphasised accelerating investments in renewables to create jobs.

Singapore's solar capacity to double over the next decade

The city’s solar-friendly policies and high irradiance could boost capacity to 319MW in 2028.

India holds firm on 175GW renewables target for 2022

It refuted claims that it will be 42% short of the target due to shaky policies and tariff caps.

Japan risks $71b of stranded power assets over coal push

The country still has 11GW of under-construction coal capacity.