Vincent Mariel Galang
India’s coal imports down nearly 6% in April to November 2024
India’s coal imports down nearly 6% in April to November 2024
Imports for power plants also fell.
India’s solar capacity reaches 100 GW as of end-January
This is a surge from only 2 GW over 10 years ago.
Long-duration energy storage to double in 2025
Thanks to the increasing demand for energy storage solutions.
South Korea and US partner for renewable energy research
Amongst their focus are solar and energy storage.
Eyes on nuclear, hybrid power in 2025
There is nuclear resurgence in Japan and Korea, and high battery storage demand in India.
AI boosts renewable energy predicting and grid planning
Smaller grids are seen to lead AI adoption.
Potentia Energy acquires over 1 GW of Australian renewables portfolio
This includes 700 MW of operating wind and solar assets.
World’s operational offshore wind capacity grows 15% in 2024
China accounted for the majority of the additions.
Philippines to publish TOR for fourth green energy auction
There will be an integrated RE and energy storage system in the upcoming auction round.
Energy sector M&A hits $400b in 2024: report
Mergers and acquisitions in the industry reached a new record.
Tata Power’s income up 10% in Q3 FY 2025
Revenue also rose 2%.
DP Energy bags EPBC approval for Queensland wind farm
Construction will commence this year.
Australia boosts clean energy funding by $2b
CEFC invested more than $4b in 2024.
NSW govt taps Transgrid for Hunter Transmission Project
A 500 kilovolt transmission line will be built.
India installs 209 GW of renewable energy in 2024
Solar remains to be the largest contributor.
Singapore’s solar deployment reaches 1.35 GWp as of June 2024
Its current capacity is able to meet 2% of total energy demand.
Ausgrid commences consultations for Hunter-Central Coast REZ
This will be the first Aussie REZ to upgrade existing infrastructure.
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