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Solar generates 20% of global electricity on summer solstice: Ember
Solar generates 20% of global electricity on summer solstice: Ember
This increased from last year’s 16%.
Tosa Power Plant ends operations in March 2025
This was due to rising coal prices, amongst other factors.
India OKs $1.63m new transmission schemes
These will be implemented through competitive bidding.
Towngas rolls out flood prevention, other measures to ensure supply during typhoon season
Inspections are also being conducted.
ARENA aims to boost innovation in solar sector with Solar ScaleUp Challenge
This focus on collaboration in installation, operations, and maintenance.
GSPC and Doosan partner to enhance power plant efficiency
They will study the adoption of ammonia co-firing and CCUS technology.
India approves VGF scheme for offshore wind projects
It includes funding for two 500 MW projects in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Australia offers first feasibility permits to Equinor and Oceanex for Hunter floating wind farm
The facility could power up 1.2 million homes.
EGAT to open bid for hydro-floating solar project on 14 August
The project is expected to be operational within 2026.
Masdar to buy 67% stake in Greece’s TERNA ENERGY
This will support the UAE-based firm’s goal to reach 100 GW of capacity by 2030.
SC Oscar acquires NZ solar developer Rānui Generation
The NZ firm has four projects in the development stage.
India’s Adani Group to boost energy transition with $100b investment
The company said it is already building a 30-GW renewable energy park.
APAC transformers market to reach $27.39b in 2028
The region will lead the global growth.
IEEFA finds issues in seven proposed nuclear plants in Australia
Cost, timing, and compatibility were amongst those pointed out.
Sembcorp adds 196MW of wind, solar in portfolio with Vietnam acquisition deal
It will also acquire a stake in a GELEX unit that owns a hydropower asset.
How to make coal plants more profitable by switching to solar?
This should be done through large-scale deals.
Singapore on track for 4 GW imports by 2035
The country currently imports 200 MW of low-carbon power.
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