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Japan grants two grid-scale battery projects to Bison Energy subsidiary
Japan grants two grid-scale battery projects to Bison Energy subsidiary
Total installed capacity exceeds 2 GWh.
AMEA Power breaks ground on 150 MW/300 MWh BESS project in Uzbekistan
It features a two-hour storage capacity.
Scatec and Aboitiz Power launch 16 MW Magat BESS 2 to boost Philippine grid stability
The project is co-located with the Magat hydropower plant.
Thailand’s 286 MW wind portfolio advances with AFRY engineering oversight
The projects will feature modern wind turbines supplied by Goldwind.
India to bolster hydrocarbon resilience in energy pact with UAE
The collaboration aspires to strengthen India’s long-term LPG supply.
India power demand seen rising 5% on higher cooling needs, coal reliance
Coal inventories stayed near 18 days supporting thermal generation into FY27.
China targets deep integration of AI and energy sector by 2030
Focus includes energy data utilisation and AI model innovation in the energy field.
China ousts western rivals from global top five wind suppliers
In China, wind turbine manufacturers installed 18,291 units in 2025.
Tata Power hits $535m record profit on strong green push
Revenue for the period stood at $6.65b.
RENOVA doubles operating profit to $52.4m with BESS expansion
The Tokushima Tsuda and Omaezakikou biomass plants also contributed to the increase.
J&V Energy to acquire 187MW Taiwan solar portfolio from BlackRock-managed fund
It is expected to generate around 270 million kWh of electricity annually.
Iberdrola completes installation of 600,000 solar panels in Queensland project
It is expected to power around 145,000 homes.
Australia’s Hydrogen Headstart Programme moves to round 2 with $1b backing
The programme aims to catalyse Australia’s hydrogen industry.
Energy storage funding hit $2.3b in Q1 2026 as VC activity strengthens
VC funding reached $1.2b across 26 deals.
Korea and Australia strengthen energy security ties amidst global supply risks
They also agreed to expand cooperation on critical minerals.
TotalEnergies and MK Land close financing for 30 MW solar project in Malaysia
It is expected to generate about 1.5 TWh of electricity over its lifetime.
Indonesia’s $1b grid funding shortfall exposes PLN’s structural financing strains
Underinvestment leaves power network behind transition requirements.
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