Power Utility
Saudi Arabia's first large wind power plant kicks-off power generation
Saudi Arabia's first large wind power plant kicks-off power generation
Dumat-al Jandal wind plant consists of 99 Vestas turbines rated 4.2 MW each.
ReNew Power inks PPA with SECI for 1.3-GW wind-solar project in India
The country’s first "round-the-clock" PPA with 400-MW power supply.
India’s Tata Power to raise up to 60% renewables capacity by 2025
By 2030, they plan to raise it to 25 GW.
Indonesia aims to launch largest floating solar project in SEA
This 145 MW project will begin commercial operation by November 2022.
Chinese firms boost hydro development across the globe
In the Asia Pacific, nearly 45% of all hydro plant capacity involves a Chinese firm.
China commences work on Xudabao nuclear unit 3
CNNC starts construction work of its $17b-worth project.
China isolatedly supports 56% of coal power development overseas
China looked increasingly isolated as other nations and financial institutions continue to withdraw from coal.
MHI finalises takeover of Mitsubishi Power operations
The business and employees will integrate into MHI effective 1 October.
Taipower applies to decommission Maanshan nuclear plant
The plant’s 40-year license expires in 2025.
China’s Sinopec to boost natural gas output by 60%
The company plans to go carbon neutral by 2050.
PTT buys 41.6% shares in Indian solar company
The shares were bought for $453m.
Support for nuclear rises amidst clean energy goals, power demands
Indonesia and the Philippines are looking into its feasibility as a clean energy alternative.
South Korea green lights operation of ‘new’ power plant
The government made the decision a year after the plant’s completion.
Taiwan inks 15-year LNG supply deal with Qatar
It will buy 1.25 million tonnes of LNG annually from the company.
Indonesia’s Pertamina invest $12b for ‘clean’ power capacity
The investment aims to add 10 GW power capacity by 2026.
AGL shuts down gas power unit in South Australia
Renewables continued lowering of power prices makes it harder for fossil fuels to compete.
The 17th Asian Power Awards is now accepting nominations
The deadline for sending entries is on 20 August 2021.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy