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Hokkaido governor signals backing for Tomari reactor restart

Hokkaido’s governor, Suzuki Naomichi, has indicated that he is prepared to endorse the restart of a reactor at the Tomari nuclear power station, marking a significant step in Japan’s gradual return to nuclear generation.

Taiwan edges towards much needed nuclear restart

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has endorsed Taipower’s technical review of three decommissioned nuclear power stations, paving the way for possible restarts at two mothballed nuclear sites.

Pakistani power sourced at higher than expected rate in October

Pakistan’s power authorities have acknowledged that furnace oil-fired plants were operated in October at a fuel cost of PKR33 ($0.11) per unit, significantly higher than the PKR21 per unit cost of underused liquefied natural gas capacity.

Singapore tests virtual power plant in push for smarter grid

Singapore is advancing its ambitions for a more flexible and resilient power system through a new collaboration between SP Group and energy-technology firm Univers.

Johor moves ahead with ambitious cross-border green power corridor

Malaysia’s plans to position Johor as a regional clean-energy hub have gained momentum with a large-scale collaboration involving the World Bank, Permodalan Darul Ta’zim and Ditrolic Energy.

India's Serentica sets out multi-billion-dollar plan for rapid clean energy expansion

Serentica Renewables is preparing a substantial fundraising effort as it seeks to scale its clean power portfolio to 17GW by the end of the decade.

Bisleri strikes long-term deal to source solar power for Uttar Pradesh plant

Sunsure Energy has entered into a long-term arrangement to supply renewable electricity to Bisleri International’s major bottling facility in Sahibabad, marking another step in the shift towards cleaner industrial power use in northern India.

Thai renewable firm posts $81mn in revenue from Vietnamese operations

Super Energy Corporation (SUPER), a leading Thai renewable energy company, reported revenue of around THB2.62bn ($81mn) from its operations in Vietnam during January–September 2025

GreenYellow signs 15-year hybrid solar deal with Thai retailer

GreenYellow has entered a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Thai retailer Dohome to install a hybrid solar and battery storage system at 15 of the retailer’s stores

Sri Lanka posts fastest emissions growth in South Asia despite having region’s cleanest economic footprint

Sri Lanka continues to hold South Asia’s lowest carbon intensity, yet its greenhouse gas emissions grew more sharply than those of its major neighbours in 2024

Rajasthan in India awards large-scale battery storage deal

BC Jindal agrees long-term PPA with India’s SECI

BC Jindal Group has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India.

India’s Laser Power & Infra nets $94mn in power distribution deals

Laser Power & Infra has secured a fresh tranche of contracts totalling INR8.36bn ($94mn) from a combination of national and state-level utilities, consolidating its position in India’s expanding power-distribution market.

Candi Solar raises $58.5mn to build 200MWp of C&I solar in India and South Africa

Candi Solar has secured $58.5mn to expand its commercial and industrial solar portfolio in India and South Africa. The funding will support nearly 200MWp of new distributed-generation projects.

PetroGreen subsidiary advances 2 GW offshore wind plan in the Philippines

Odisha inks deal with Oil India to accelerate waste-to-energy rollout

The Odisha state government has signed a deed with state-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) to scale up the conversion of urban waste into green energy

Manila launches its latest Green Energy Auction with an offshore wind slant

The Philippines has opened a new chapter in its clean-energy strategy with the launch of its fifth Green Energy Auction, the first to focus exclusively on offshore wind.

Brookfield expands into SE Asia’s green power market

Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is deepening its presence in Southeast Asia’s clean-energy market with a series of acquisitions that broaden both its geographical reach and technological footprint across the region.

India’s SECI in PPA deal with ACME Solar

ACME Solar has strengthened its position in India’s hybrid renewables market with a long-term power purchase agreement awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India for a combined solar and storage scheme.

India’s Hindustan Power in 150-MW deal with SECI

Hindustan Power has won a significant mandate from the Solar Energy Corporation of India to deliver a solar-plus-storage scheme with a contracted output of 150MW.

Japan battery system specialist PowerX prepares for IPO

As global attention shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, a key player in the electric storage sector is preparing for a major financial step. The Tokyo Stock Exchange approved PowerX's flotation on its Growth Market.

China's second Hualong One reactor starts generating power

A second major power generating unit has commenced sending electrical power to the distribution network at the Zhangzhou nuclear facility in Fujian province, according to an announcement by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).

India’s rooftop solar capacity surges to record 4.9 GW in first nine months of 2025

India added a record 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 161% year-on-year increase

Indonesia’s Karimun Regency to host $2.3bn green energy complex

Aslan Energy Capital has unveiled plans for a $2.3bn green energy and mobility complex in Indonesia’s Karimun Regency.

Indonesia’s PLN to receive $470mn ADB loan to help shift nation away from coal use

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $470mn results-based loan to Indonesia’s state-owned utility, Perusahaan Listrik Negara, in a move that underscores the country’s effort to accelerate its shift away from coal.