Vincent Mariel Galang
World Bank unveils 10-year initiative to boost energy efficiency in Central Asia
World Bank unveils 10-year initiative to boost energy efficiency in Central Asia
The programme, which also covers Europe, will have a funding of over $3b.
Pertamina allocates $6.2b for clean energy capacity expansion
It eyes 6 GW of green energy-based plants by 2029.
Saudi signs deals for 5,500 MW solar projects
These are part of the kingdom’s renewable energy programme.
Sembcorp Power signs 10-year PPAs with GSK subsidiaries
These will commence on 1 January 2025.
India increases green ammonia allocation for fertiliser sector
It added 200,000 tonnes per annum.
China leads growth of renewable energy capacity in 2023
In wind alone, over 66% of the additions were from Beijing.
PH regulator OKs Greenenergy’s $8b investment in RE unit
The certificate of approval was issued on 24 June.
Pertamina unveils guidelines for sustainable financing
This backs the company’s target of 32% emissions reduction.
RE100 urges Japan to increase clean energy capacity to 363GW by 2035
It recommends six policy steps to attain this.
APAC accounts for nearly 80% of global coal output in 2023
Production was led by Australia, China, India, and Indonesia.
APAC consumes almost 80% of global energy in 2023: report
It also accounted for nearly half of the world’s demand.
Solarvest, GreenRock to build 1-GW green energy projects in Taiwan and Malaysia
This will back Malaysia’s 2035 green energy target.
South Korea seeks site proposals for underground radioactive waste research facility
Construction will start in 2026.
L&T to develop 185-MW solar PV project in India
It will also build an energy storage plant.
Growth of global solar projects slows to 8%: BMI
This was due to trade policy risks.
Solar generates 20% of global electricity on summer solstice: Ember
This increased from last year’s 16%.
Tosa Power Plant ends operations in March 2025
This was due to rising coal prices, amongst other factors.
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