Project
Australia declares sixth offshore wind zone
Australia declares sixth offshore wind zone
The area has a potential for 20 GW of offshore wind energy.
ACME Solar secures 250 MW FDRE project in NHPC auction
This includes a green-shoe option that could expand the project’s capacity.
ARENA increases funding commitments to RE projects to nearly $400m in FY 23-24
This covers over 70 projects.
JAPEX, IINO ink deal for 30 MW of solar plants
They plan to complete these by 2030.
Australia announces 6.4 GW of RE projects under CIS tender 1
These are spread across four states.
Two new wind farms in Victoria start generating electricity
These can power over 200,000 homes.
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.
PH approves grid connection for 2 GW floating offshore wind farm
This sets the stage for detailed design and grid connection planning.
Clean power must meet Asian demand amidst fading coal investment
Weaning the region off coal is a challenge, with rising electricity requirements.
CREC, Sungrow sign agreement for 1.5GWh battery energy storage project
The deal also covers engineering and construction design.
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.
Alternergy bags $68.8 m loan for Tanay wind project
The fresh loan was secured from a bank.
India’s rooftop solar installations to surpass 10 lakh by March 2025
Four states have exhibited remarkable progress.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia