Regulation

Taiwan to abolish nuclear power by 2025

It defied the referendum to keep nuclear power in the energy mix.

India's 25% tariff on solar glass imports fails domestic manufacturers

Some manufacturers are now calling for anti-dumping and countervailing duties to the tariff.

Developer fury tilts Taiwan's cuts in offshore wind tariffs

It had to change the 12.71% cut in FITs to 5.71% after developer backlash.

Vietnam unveils draft for solar projects' new feed-in tariffs

Tariffs range from 6.59 to 9.85 cents/kWh, depending on the project’s location and technology.

Japan warns against fire risk for rooftop PV systems

The number of fire accidents recorded in 2008-2017 hit 172.

Will Indonesia keep its unrelenting grip on coal?

About 58 greenfield coal-fired power plants are due to come online by 2027, blurring the outlook for renewables development in the country.

Vietnam rolls out more stringent rules for wind power projects

Additional feasibility requirements will be implemented.

Taiwan weighs policy choices as energy reform plan deadline looms

New policies should be revealed before the end of January.

Indonesia sets out new guidelines for rooftop PV

The bill for PV systems will be calculated on a monthly basis by subtracting the export value from the import value.

Taiwan to change up offshore wind reforms after backlash

It initially proposed to cut feed-in tariffs and amend fee structures that would reduce payments to developers.

India to penalise distribution companies for surprise power cuts

It will soon approve a policy that could come into effect by 1 April.

India eyes duty on solar glass imports from Malaysia

The duty will be imposed for five years at an amount of $114.58.

Japan sets feed-in tariff for small-scale solar power plants

It will fall 22% to 13 cents/kWh, the largest decrease since the beginning of the tariff policy.

Vietnam abandons net-metering method for rooftop solar projects

Buyers now need to directly pay for the electricity they receive from sellers.

China eyes wind and solar projects with no subsidies

It wants to raise industry competitiveness and rein in subsidy bills.

Taiwan's referendum on nuclear and feed-in tariff reductions – Implications for investors

This article was co-authored by Ariel Huang and Billy Wu, Associates, LCS & Partners.