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China reports 72GW wind connected to grid in record-breaking 2020
China's National Energy Administration stunned industry observers this week when it announced 71.7GW of wind was connected to the grid last year. However, the record-shattering figure comes with a few caveats
Onshore wind operators face hit from grid parity in China
Newly installed wind and solar PV projects stopped receiving subsidies from 1 January 2021, and the change may impact some power producers more than others
Japan targets up to 45GW offshore wind by 2040
The Asian country is reported to plan a 30-45GW target by 2040 for offshore wind, which would make it one of the global leaders in the sector
Japan to decommission floating offshore wind test turbines
The Japanese government has decided to remove floating offshore wind pilot turbines off Fukushima due to concerns about profitability, according to the Japanese Wind Power Association
Asian offshore wind market to match Europe within five years
Asian offshore wind capacity will grow sixfold to 52GW by 2025, according to new reasearch. China will continue to dominate, but foreign developers will drive major growth in Taiwan and Vietnam
Amazon knocks Google off top spot as 'world's biggest' renewable energy buyer
With the addition of 26 new utility-scale wind and solar projects in Australia, South Africa, Europe and the US, Amazon now sources output from 6.5GW of renewable energy projects
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