Regulation

Japan to restart Ikata-3 reactor on 27 October

The Hiroshima High Court has reversed its previous decision on the unit.

Indonesia eyes higher power consumption rate

It aims to boost the electricity per capita consumption rate to 1,200 kWh in 2019.

India sets timetable for solar auctions

This follows pressure on the solar auction landscape, marked by tender cancellations and lowered tariffs.

Singapore open electricity market to be extended island-wide in November

Consumers may opt to stay with SP group to buy power at a regulated tariff.

Japan eyes cutting solar power feed-in tariffs

Sources said the cuts are expected to hit levels like in European countries.

Vietnam unveils new feed-in-tariffs for wind projects

They will be valid for projects that will enter commercial operations before November 2021.

India imposes fresh emission rules on 57 thermal plants

The plants need to follow the requirements in 28 months.

South Korea allows bio-heavy oil for power generation

Test runs on five plants which run on bunker-C oil ended positively.

China pulls the plug on small-scale hydropower dams

But locals and green groups argue it is not doing enough as it spares large-scale dams.

EU lifts 5-year ban on solar panel imports from China

It said an extension of the measures is not justified.

China requires 48.68GW of coal-fired plants to upgrade

It is trying to meet ultra-low emission standards by 2018.

India controls solar tenders amidst struggle to retain investor interest

It requested the maximum solar tariff to be set at $0.036/kWh after Sprng Energy made a record-low bid.

Utilities benefited from China's US$550b investment into Western regions since 2012

The regions are expected to have 187GW of new generation capacity by 2023.

India slaps rules on biodiesel imports

Products affected include ethyl alcohol, denatured spirits, and petroleum oils.

India's eyes creation of energy storage regulating body

It aims to build a policy framework that urges manufacturing and innovation, amongst others.

Is Singapore ready for the open electricity market?

Operational doubts persist as power operators look for more physical space.