Staff Reporter
China and Indonesia dominate energy minerals market
China and Indonesia dominate energy minerals market
However, weakening investments in critical minerals must be addressed.
World Bank OKs $100m loan for renewable energy integration in Uzbekistan
This addresses the country’s urgent need to modernise its network.
ADB approves $55m loan to fuel distributed wind energy in China
This will help the fossil fuel-reliant country in its transition.
South Korea’s Jeonnam 1 offshore wind project commences commercial operation
This will energise around 90,000 households.
China’s solar capacity up 30.54% in Q1
It accounted for nearly 70% of the total power additions during the period.
Aussie solar tech project bags first Solar Sunshot grant
Nearly $50m has been awarded to the project.
India adds over 4.5 GW of solar and wind power in March
Over 3,000 MW came from solar.
India’s additional solar capacity down 25% in Q1
Two states accounted for the majority of the new capacity.
NSW to relocate New England Renewable Energy Zone
This will be moved to an Origin-owned land.
Octopus Australia secures grid connection for Blind Creek solar and battery project
Construction will commence in Q3.
Uttar Pradesh greenlights 22 GWh of pumped hydro storage in April
This includes 2.75 gigawatts of cumulative capacity.
Reliance Power inks deal for Bhutan’s 500-MW solar project
The project will be under a 50:50 venture.
India issues nearly 3.5 GW of RE tenders in April
Meanwhile, almost 800 MW of capacity were allocated to developers.
Victoria releases draft transmission plan
This identifies areas for renewable energy zones.
Engie abandons planned solar farm in New South Wales
This was decided following concerns from the affected community.
China installs 60 GW of solar capacity in Q1
Rooftop solar accounted for the majority of the additional capacity.
Reliance Power unit secures 350 MW solar plus battery energy storage project
This was the largest allocation in SJVN’s tariff-based bidding.
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