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South Korea's power output falls again in 2020
South Korea's electricity generation fell for the second consecutive year in 2020 as demand dipped amid the coronavirus pandemic.
China plans to raise green purchases to 40% by 2030
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) is to force regional grid firms to buy at least 40% of their power from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 in order to meet the country’s climate targets, Reuters reported.
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind surpasses 1 GW of wind turbine capacity in North America
The North American subsidiary of Goldwind Science & Technology of China, has exceeded a total of 1 GW total wind turbine capacity in the US and Canada with the delivery of more than 400 MW of wind turbines in 2020 and early.
Is Beijing the real actor behind North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme?
Is Beijing the real actor behind North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme? What is the real strategy behind North Korea's nuclear programme?
Chinese company joins Brazilian LNG-to-power project
China’s State Power Investment Corp. (SPIC) has completed its acquisition of a stake in Gas Natural Açu (GNA), Latin America’s largest LNG-to-power project.
IEA scrutinises India’s gas-based economy goals
While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said once again that he wants to see India become a gas-based economy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said more needs to be done at a political level to achieve this.
South Korea signs 8.2-GW offshore wind deal
A number of South Korean companies led by KEPCO, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction and SK E&S have signed a $43bn deal to build what the South Korean government has said will be the world's biggest offshore wind power complex.
Pakistan tries to reschedule Belt and Road debt repayments
Pakistan is to ask China to reschedule loan repayments for power projects financed by Beijing over the past eight years.
Delaying India’s emission deadline could hold back pollution fight
The Indian Power Ministry’s efforts to extend the proposed deadline to meet emission norms for coal-based thermal power plants could hinder efforts to fight air pollution.
India’s quest to meet rising energy demand
India is set to see the largest increase in energy demand of any country over next 20 years, a new IEA report says, highlighting potential for policies and investment to accelerate clean energy transition.
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