Asia Energy Security

APAC markets turn to rooftop solar, nuclear power to meet RE targets

China and India implemented policy changes to boost their rooftop solar installations.

Epson to develop biomass power plant in Japan

It is expected to generate 14 million kWh of electricity annually.

Government RE tenders to reach 102 GW in 2024

China has so far issued 17 GW in offshore wind bids.

How e-bikes serve as an emergency electricity generator

A fully-charged e-bike could power the lights and two freezers in a convenience store for 3 to 4 hours.

Saudi Arabia, Greece form SPV for interconnection project

Greece’s IPTO and Saudi Arabia’s National Grid will hold equal stakes at the firm.

Basic Energy, Renova partner for 50 MW Philippines wind project

The parties will sign a Joint Development and Shareholders Agreement.

Pakistan-based 150 MW solar projects start operations

The projects will supply electricity to the Central Power Purchasing Agency of Pakistan.

Malaysia’s Ditrolic Energy secures BlackRock’s financial support

The partnership aims to develop over one gigawatt of solar projects.

CapitaLand India switches on 21 MW captive solar power plant

It can meet the power demand of two million square feet equivalent of office space.

Philippines directs gov’t offices, firms to implement energy efficiency measures

Energy audits and random checks will be conducted to ensure compliance.

India OK’s equity investment for 2 thermal power projects

The two projects have a total capacity of 2,260 MW.

India allows bulk consumers to establish transmission lines sans license

The ministry said the new rules will further cut the losses of distribution firms.

ASEAN solar, wind capacity up 20% in 2023

Around 23 GW of renewable energy projects are expected to come online by 2025.