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Sri Lanka reaffirms 70% renewable energy target at ISA regional solar summit
Sri Lanka reaffirmed its national target of achieving 70% renewable energy in its electricity mix by 2030 at the second day of the Seventh Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific
Bangladesh's Rooppur 1 nuclear plant begins hot testing phase ahead of grid connection
The first nuclear power unit at Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has entered the hot testing stage as part of its ongoing commissioning process
Laos Monsoon wind farm set for full operations by late August
The Monsoon Wind Project, Laos’ first and Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm, is expected to become fully operational by late August or early September 2025, according to Khanti Seelavongsa, Deputy Governor of Sekong Province.
Thailand accelerates solar power push
Currently, Thailand boasts the largest solar capacity in the ASEAN region, with more than 3 GW of installed solar capacity as of 2024.
Indonesian financial services authority launches guidebook to strengthen carbon market integrity and literacy
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has introduced a new guidebook titled “Understanding Carbon Trading for the Financial Services Sector” to help financial institutions and the wider public navigate the risks and potential of the country’
Energys secures planning approval for Victoria’s first green hydrogen facility
Australia’s hydrogen company Energys has received planning approval for its green hydrogen production facility in Hastings, Victoria, following what the company described as 18 months of engagement with the Victorian planning system
Kawan Renergy secures $8.3mn gas turbine co-generation project in Port Klang
Kawan Renergy Bhd has secured a contract worth approximately $8.3mn (MYR38.81mn) from Gas Malaysia Energy Advance Sdn Bhd (GMEA) for the construction of a gas turbine co-generation system at the FGV IFFCO Sdn Bhd facility in Port Klang’s Pandamaran
Philippines' EDC allocates $51mn to upgrade Palinpinon geothermal plant
Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is allocating nearly PHP3bn (approximately $51mn) to enhance the capacity of its Palinpinon 1 geothermal facility in Negros Oriental, demonstrating a continued push towards more reliable and sustainable energy.
Southeast Asia embraces hydrogen power in pursuit of net-zero future
Hydrogen, particularly the "green" variety produced using renewable energy, is gaining traction globally as a flexible and carbon-free energy carrier.
New Delhi clears higher investment limit for NTPC’s green energy arm to boost renewable energy capacity
The Indian government has approved an enhanced investment limit for state-owned NTPC Limited and its green energy subsidiaries to accelerate renewable energy development, according to a press release issued by the Government of India dated July 16.
Czech coal tycoon Tykač to become country’s largest investor in Vietnam
Czech coal tycoon Pavel Tykač could become the country’s largest investor in Vietnam after his Sev.en group completes the takeover of the majority shareholding in the Vietnamese Mong Duong 2, a 1.2-GW coal-fired plant.
India hits 50% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity five years ahead of target
India has reached a major milestone in its energy transition journey, achieving 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of its Nationally Determined Contributions target under the Paris Agreement
Oxford study warns countries betting too heavily on carbon removal to hit climate goals
A new analysis by researchers at the University of Oxford raises red flags over the widespread dependence on carbon dioxide removal in national climate strategies.
PAG renewables to build 80MWDC solar farm on unused golf course in Iwate
PAG Renewables has initiated the environmental review for a planned solar installation in Iwate Town, Iwate Prefecture, with a projected capacity of up to 50MWAC/80MWDCad
China urged to boost nuclear regulator staffing amid rapid industry growth
China has taken major strides in bolstering its nuclear safety framework, but the pace of its nuclear expansion calls for a parallel increase in regulatory staffing, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Bangladesh's interim government plans to review power contracts amid calls for transparency
Pakistan to cut solar buyback tariffs
Pakistan's government plans to significantly reduce buyback tariffs for net-metered solar power, aiming to save an estimated PKR4.3 trillion ($15.1 bn) over the next decade
Japan’s Marubeni plans further energy investments in Vietnam
Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan’s largest conglomerates with an 80-year presence in Vietnam, has announced its intention to expand operations in the country through new investments in gas and renewable energy.
India plans to convert 10 thermal sites into nuclear plants to boost clean energy
The Indian government has identified 10 old or retired thermal power sites for conversion into nuclear power units
Juniper Green Energy fully commissions 217-MWp solar project in India's Maharashtra
Juniper Green Energy has fully commissioned its 217-MWp solar project in Chapalgaon, Maharashtra, following the addition of 71-MWp capacity
Philippines launches $40.5mn solar farm to power Iloilo with clean energy
Jin Navitas Solaris has begun construction of a PHP2.37bn ($40.5mn) solar plant in Iloilo. The Ajuy-1 facility will supply 62MW of clean energy to Panay Island via the Sara–Panit 69kV line, according to the Department of Energy.
UK supports major offshore wind project in Taiwan with $159mn backing
The UK has committed $159mn to support a major offshore wind project in Taiwan, strengthening both global decarbonisation efforts and British export prospects.
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