In Focus

JICA must integrate Bangladesh’s new power and energy master plan: analyst

The Japanese agency is urged to put Bangladesh’s best interest first.

Why LNG power investors should remain vigilant in the Philippines LNG market

Investors are said to risk exposure to $14b in stranded assets.

Solar module prices surged to 35% amidst inflated costs of raw materials

Some Chinese manufacturers don’t see prices lowering until after 2021.

Will cheaper wind energy lead the charge to energy decarbonization?

A new study predicts wind energy costs are set to drop by 49% over the next 30 years.

Vietnam breaks own record as solar capacity surged in 2020

Its solar installations added 9.3 gigawatts to the national grid.

India continues to delay anti-pollution rules for coal-fired power plants

The country initially set a 2017 target date for power companies to comply.

China should close 186 coal plants early to meet climate goals: study

The large number of plants are each performing poorly and “particularly suitable” for fast-track retirement.

China's carbon-free goal can back energy security, economic goals

The country has come up with a 'dual circulation' economic manifesto.

Indian power generation fell in February: report

Electricity generation for the month was at 112 BU.

SEA's biggest solar power plant to be built in Malaysia

It will be called the Sultan Ibrahim Solar Park.

Indonesia to form biggest geothermal holding company

It will comprise three state-owned companies focused on geothermal power.

Thailand to maintain renewables growth, outperform in SEA: report

The country has a highly supportive, regulatory environment for the market.

Taiwan's offshore wind sector stays afloat amidst tariff cuts

Investors with neither experience nor capacity in the sector seek chances to buy into an existing project.

Offshore wind pipeline in Asia strengthens: Fitch

The region comprises 29% of the global project pipeline.

Investment opportunities, government support drive Asia Pacific's geothermal growth

Indonesia is expected to overtake the US in leading the global geothermal power sector.