Asia Energy Security
Taiwan’s offshore wind capacity exceeds 2 GW
Taiwan’s offshore wind capacity exceeds 2 GW
It is the leading offshore wind market in Asia Pacific.
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.
Philippines awards 2 onshore wind projects to Mainstream Renewable Power
The projects have a total capacity of 440 MW.
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.
HEXA Renewables, Ciel & Terre Taiwan complete floating solar project expansion
It is part of the Changbin floating solar project.
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.
Basic Energy to develop 50 MW solar, BESS project in northern Philippines
The project will be installed in two phases.
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.
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