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India must allot at least 1.7% landmass to reach net-zero: report
India must allot at least 1.7% landmass to reach net-zero: report
1.7% is the minimum amount of land needed for solar generation alone.
ADB scheme has potential to accelerate SEA green energy transition: Fitch
The scheme targets Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam for its initial phase.
Rooftop solar may cover 77% of Australia’s grid demand by 2026
There will be an additional of 8.9GW on top of 14GW existing capacity of solar.
Equis secures $282m for Japan’s new biomass power plant
There is already a notice to proceed with the 50-MW Niigata East Port biomass project.
ACME signs 3.5-GW green hydrogen plant deal in Oman
This plant will be powered using 3-GW solar and 500-MW wind energy.
China provinces insist additional 100-GW coal power
This is despite the decline of new approvals for coal-fired powerplants in H1 2021.
Myanmar unveils new Nationally Determined Contribution
The country’s share of solar and wind energy will remain consistent.
EU-ABC urges ASEAN to expedite energy transition
This will help the region deal with climate change challenges .
Japan’s Kansai and RWE signs offshore wind pact
They will be studying the feasibility of large-scale projects off the country's coast
WPD breaks ground on Taiwan PV projects
The developments of photovoltaic projects will consolidate the German firm's position in the country
How Thailand fares in its quest for net-zero?
Thailand has installed a renewable energy capacity of more than 15 GW.
Saudi’s ACWA Power launches Dubai solar giant
This 300-MW project forms part of the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
CSAIL acquires 100% of Alcazar Energy Partners
AEP is one of MENA’s leading independent renewable energy developers and producers.
China ratifies 1.85-GW solar, 370-MW wind project for green hydrogen
This power project will produce 66,900 tons of green hydrogen a year.
South Korea’s BEP to receive financing from Blackrock Real Assets
US$100m capital will be provided to Brite Energy Partners.
Wärtsilä 40-MW LNG power plant to boost EPZ in Adamjee, Bangladesh
The plant will encourage export growth and job creation in the zone.
Will China be able to keep its carbon neutrality vows?
China’s largest carbon emitter, the steel industry, smokes 15% of total carbon emissions
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