Staff Reporter
Solar potential underutilised in sunniest markets
Solar potential underutilised in sunniest markets
Access to financing remains a barrier to increasing solar capacity.
State Grid Zhenjiang’s new module enhances low-voltage PV estimation accuracy
State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Research Institute developed the module.
First Gen sets $1.27b capex for 2024
The funding focus will be hydropower and other renewable energy projects.
NHPC seeks bidders for 1.2 GW solar power projects
NHPC will sell the power from the solar projects to state utilities and discoms.
ACWA Power and Tunisia partner for green hydrogen project
This will support Tunisia’s strategy of exporting green hydrogen to Europe.
APAC to see $15b investment in CCS over next decade
Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia are emerging hubs for carbon capture.
Australia awards fund for Consumer Energy Resources Data Exchange
This will serve as a “digital spine” in simplifying CER integration.
ONGC and EverEnviro partner to develop 10 compressed bio-gas plants
They aim to lessen India’s reliance on imported gas.
Alternergy bags $34.2m loan for wind projects
BDO Unibank is the lender.
UAE and China ink agreement to collaborate on nuclear energy development
The partnership focuses on a framework for best practices in running nuclear plants.
Sterlite Power secures $165.2m funding for transmission project
Power Finance Corporation will provide the funding.
High costs and delays make SMRs a risky bet for energy transition
The price of a China SMR project was triple its initial projections.
BayWa r.e. and Hankuk Paper to develop 60-MW onshore wind project in South Korea
The project will support the Hankuk Paper and the country’s energy transition.
RATCH Group targets to expand in gas-fired and RE projects
The company has 4,340 MW of renewable energy pipeline projects.
Southeast Asia's gas-fired capacity set to double: report
However, GEM said the region’s growing demand could be met by renewable energy.
ENEOS Renewable to supply solar power to JR West via KEPCO
It will generate power from a solar project with a total output of 18,000 kW.
Avaada Energy secures $38m for Karnataka solar project development
The project located in Kalaburagi district will be completed by Q3 FY2025.
Commentary
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy