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14 January 2022

NHPC, GEDCOL to develop floating solar projects in India

13 January 2022

Indian hydropower producer NHPC Ltd and the Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GEDCOL) have signed an agreement to develop 500 MW of floating solar projects in the state of Odisha.

Mammoet-Giant transports offshore wind jackets for assembly in Taiwan

13 January 2022

A joint venture between Netherlands-based Mammoet and Taiwanese company Giant Heavy Machinery Services, called Mammoet-Giant, has transported offshore wind jackets for assembly in Taiwan.

DNV to certify wind turbines in South Korea

13 January 2022

The Korean Energy Agency (KEA) has selected independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV to deliver Type Certification services for wind turbines at Korean wind farm projects.

Japan to aid Indonesia develop ammonia to reduce emissions

13 January 2022

Japan has agreed to promote the use of ammonia as a generating fuel in Indonesia in an effort to cut its carbon dioxide emissions, especially as Jakarta aims to go carbon free by 2060.

Green power still cheaper than fossil fuels in Asia despite rising prices in 2021

13 January 2022

Renewables energy became more expensive in Asia in 2021 because of strong demand and supply chain tightness, but green power still managed to undercut the of fossil fuel-derived electricity.

Indonesia resumes coal exports ahead of industry review

13 January 2022

Indonesia resumed coal exports on January 10 as supplies to domestic power plants returned to lows, with the government allowing an initial 14 vessels loaded with coal to depart.

NDCs need to be rapidly improved to get near 1.5°C target

12 January 2022

Current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are nowhere near enough to keep global warming within the 1.5°C target