Vincent Mariel Galang
ACME Solar secures 250 MW FDRE project in NHPC auction
ACME Solar secures 250 MW FDRE project in NHPC auction
This includes a green-shoe option that could expand the project’s capacity.
ARENA increases funding commitments to RE projects to nearly $400m in FY 23-24
This covers over 70 projects.
JAPEX, IINO ink deal for 30 MW of solar plants
They plan to complete these by 2030.
Continuum Green Energy seeks INR 36.5b through maiden offering
This will be used to repay outstanding borrowings availed by its subsidiaries.
Australia announces 6.4 GW of RE projects under CIS tender 1
These are spread across four states.
Two new wind farms in Victoria start generating electricity
These can power over 200,000 homes.
Sri Lanka’s energy sector gets $30m funding boost
This will support promotion of more RE projects.
Pakistan bags $200m loan for power distribution upgrade
This will fund installation of at least 332,000 advanced metering infrastructure.
India mandates use of local solar cells starting June 2026
Projects bid out before the order are exempt.
Nexif Ratch Energy breaks ground for 145 MWp PH solar project
Expected commercial operation is fourth quarter 2025.
Philippines ranks second most attractive for renewable energy investment
It expects more RE investments after allowing full foreign ownership.
PH, US finalise joint energy framework to boost collaboration
Both countries recognise the importance of reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports.
PH approves grid connection for 2 GW floating offshore wind farm
This sets the stage for detailed design and grid connection planning.
JERA, bp form offshore wind joint venture
The new venture will tap 13 GW of potential capacity.
Gentari, AM Green Ammonia ink PPA for 650 MW of clean power
Green energy facilities will be set up to support this.
Clean power must meet Asian demand amidst fading coal investment
Weaning the region off coal is a challenge, with rising electricity requirements.
CREC, Sungrow sign agreement for 1.5GWh battery energy storage project
The deal also covers engineering and construction design.
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