Regulation

Why India's 2022 renewables targets face a foggy horizon

The culprit? Recent auction cancellations and higher solar prices.

China's solar module exports to the US fell to 46MW

Manufacturers shifted production to Southeast Asia amidst the US’ anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties.

India's full electrification target shrinks by 10 million homes

The government is chasing the full electrification deadline on 31 December.

Philippines inks renewables development deal with Palawan

It will support localised planning for the use of renewables on the island.

Higher electricity bills loom over five Indian states

Gujarat is allowing Adani, Tata, and Essar to pass higher costs of coal to consumers.

Vietnam could raise electricity prices in 2019

Officials cited factors such as lower supply for hydropower plants and gas fields.

China to push more wind and solar power into the grid by 2020

Curtailment rates for wind power should be cut from 12% this year to 10% in 2019.

Nuclear reactor in New Taipei's Wanli District expected to restart soon

It was taken down in October after inspectors found leaks on the ceiling.

Indonesia unveils net metering scheme for PV installations

The policy is expected to boost the installation of 1GW of PV systems.

Japan to launch offshore wind tenders for five zones in early 2019

Its two houses approved a bill that will enable territorial waters for offshore wind generation facilities.

Japan's proposed solar subsidy cuts anger investors

Under the proposal, subsidy guarantees for developers could fall to $0.18 per kWh.

Indonesia eyes looser foreign investment caps for geothermal energy

FDI is now expected to reach up to 100% in 54 sectors.

Taipower picks government policy over referendum results

It may not be able to postpone the phase-out of the No.1, No.2, and No.3 nuclear plants.

Taiwan eyes imposing fees on solar installations

This is amidst concerns of developers dumping waste panels in the country.

Experts clash over Australian opposition's proposal for 50% renewables and new policies

The opposition pledged $7b of clean energy funding and 45% of carbon emission cuts as well.