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Pakistan connects Chinese-built K-2 reactor to grid
Pakistan has connected the Chinese-built Hualong One (HPR1000) nuclear reactor at the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit 2 (K-2) to the national grid.
India has potential to stem rising emissions
India could keep greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the power generation sector at 2018 levels if it continues to expand renewables, according US researchers.
Japan considers ending support for coal tech exports
The Japanese government is seriously looking at ending financial support for exports of coal-burning generation technology in a bid to boost decarbonisation.
ADB approves $300mn loan to boost hydro in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million loan to finance the construction of a 300MW hydropower plant that will increase the share of clean energy in Pakistan and improve the country’s energy security.
Dongfang Electric ships first 10-MW turbine
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Dongfang Electric Corp. (DEC) has shipped out the first 10-MW units built for the Changle Waihai offshore wind farm project.
Global green power progress is too slow
Wind and solar drive a record fall in coal generation in 2020, but the pace of change must be faster if climate targets are to be met
Africa’s wind growth stalls in 2020 as barriers to investment remain
Africa’s wind sector still lags behind the rest of the world, providing just 0.9% of new capacity in 2020
China’s green ambitions attract Aramco
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as China’s energy partner of the future, building relationships that it hopes will create growth opportunities even as Chinese oil demand peaks.
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