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Sri Lanka’s energy sector gets $30m funding boost
Sri Lanka’s energy sector gets $30m funding boost
This will support promotion of more RE projects.
Pakistan bags $200m loan for power distribution upgrade
This will fund installation of at least 332,000 advanced metering infrastructure.
India mandates use of local solar cells starting June 2026
Projects bid out before the order are exempt.
Nexif Ratch Energy breaks ground for 145 MWp PH solar project
Expected commercial operation is fourth quarter 2025.
Philippines ranks second most attractive for renewable energy investment
It expects more RE investments after allowing full foreign ownership.
PH, US finalise joint energy framework to boost collaboration
Both countries recognise the importance of reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports.
PH approves grid connection for 2 GW floating offshore wind farm
This sets the stage for detailed design and grid connection planning.
JERA, bp form offshore wind joint venture
The new venture will tap 13 GW of potential capacity.
Gentari, AM Green Ammonia ink PPA for 650 MW of clean power
Green energy facilities will be set up to support this.
CREC, Sungrow sign agreement for 1.5GWh battery energy storage project
The deal also covers engineering and construction design.
PH making progress in nuclear infrastructure development: IAEA
The country still needs to work on its nuclear power strategy and related studies.
AboitizPower lights up first solar plant north of Manila
This is its fourth energised solar facility.
Terra Solar inks battery energy storage deal with Huawei
This will be the tech giant’s biggest BESS project.
Andhra Pradesh seeks power boost from coal-fired plant
This was one of the matters discussed during a recent meeting by authorities.
ACEN, Cebu Pacific ink deal for renewable energy shift
This covers two key facilities.
Threat vs. Australia’s offshore wind to undermine investor confidence
Offshore wind plays a critical role in ensuring secure energy supply, a group said.
India’s nuclear plants remain amongst the safest: gov’t
Radiation emissions remain below the 1,000 microsieverts threshold.
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