Sunrise Shares Energy Sdn Bhd (SSE), through its subsidiary Sunrise Megabatt Sdn Bhd (SMSB), has signed a distribution agreement with Zhejiang Jinko Energy Storage Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Jinko Solar Co Ltd. This agreement allows SSE to distribute Jinko Energy Storage’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Malaysia. Jinko Solar is a global manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules and energy storage systems. It serves over 4,000 customers in 200 countries. The company is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of about RM45.8 billion and the New York Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of about…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
Sekisui Chemical, a Japanese materials company, announced plans to begin mass production of lightweight and flexible solar cells. This project will be carried out through a joint venture with the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), Japan. The total cost of the initiative is 314.5 billion yen (approximately $1.99 billion), with the Japanese government providing subsidies to cover half the expenses. The new company, named Sekisui Solar Film, is set to launch in early January. It will handle the design, manufacturing, and sales of perovskite solar cells, which are known for being lightweight and adaptable to various surfaces. These cells will…
A 4,000-ton all-terrain crane developed by XCMG is being used in the construction of a 500 MW wind-solar-storage project at the Ordos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park in Inner Mongolia, China. This crane, known as the XCA4000, is specifically designed for lifting and installing large wind turbines. The Ordos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park is the world’s first fully operational zero-carbon industrial zone. The park is a joint venture between the Ordos Municipal Government and Envision Technology Group. It operates entirely on green electricity, with 80% of the energy coming from clean sources like wind and solar power. The remaining 20% is supplied through…
State Grid Shizuishan Power Supply Company has completed grid-connected energy storage projects in Ningxia, China. Last week, the 220 kV bus sectional transformation at the Xiangyang Substation was completed, allowing the connection of two large energy storage projects, Jianbi and Yuanzhishan Energy Storage Power Stations. Each station has a capacity of 400,000 kilowatts. The energy storage projects were connected to the grid one year ahead of schedule. The new infrastructure includes two 220-kilovolt outlet intervals, which provide 200,000 kilowatts of grid capacity for each project. Energy storage facilities like Jianbi and Yuanzhishan help regulate the power grid, stabilize fluctuations, and…
VCI Global Limited, a Malaysian company, made a statement to acquire a 1.14-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Novo Selo, North Macedonia, for $1.26 million. The company stated that, “the solar farm is integrated with the national power grid and operates under a power purchase agreement.” The solar facility uses bifacial solar panels, which capture sunlight from both sides to increase energy generation. It is equipped with Huawei Technology inverters that convert the direct current (DC) power produced by the panels into alternating current (AC) electricity. This electricity is supplied to the grid under a power purchase agreement with Mega Concept…
Envision Energy has partnered with ACEN, the renewable energy division of the Ayala Group, to deliver wind turbines for a major wind energy project in the Philippines. Known as Quezon North Wind, the project is currently the largest onshore wind energy initiative in the country. The agreement involves Envision Energy supplying wind turbine generators with 150-meter towers. The first phase of the Quezon North Wind project will have an installed capacity of 344.5 MW. ACEN has also approved additional phases of the project, with a total planned capacity of 550 MW. The project spans two provinces, Laguna and Quezon. This…
Danish clean energy company Ørsted announced that it has completed the sale of a 50% stake in the 583-megawatt (MW) Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan. The stake was sold to an affiliate of Cathay Life Insurance, a local insurance company, for DKK 11.6 billion (USD 1.64 billion/EUR 1.56 billion). The sale was first announced on December 11, 2023. Ørsted retains ownership of the other 50% of the project, which is currently under construction. Greater Changhua 4 is part of the larger Greater Changhua complex, which will have a total capacity of 1.82 gigawatts (GW) when all projects…
The Lhasa Phase II Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Plant, developed and operated by SUS Environment, started operations in November 2024. The plant is located in Lhasa, China, one of the highest-altitude cities in the world, where low temperatures and oxygen levels present challenges for waste incineration. The plant can process over 290,000 tons of waste each year and generate about 150 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually. This amount of electricity is estimated to meet the yearly needs of 60,000 households. The plant’s design incorporates elements of Tibetan culture to blend with the local surroundings. SUS Environment reports that Tibetan employees make…
Nexif Ratch Energy announced that its San Miguel Bay Wind Project has received the Certificate of Energy Project of National Significance (CEPNS) from the Philippines’ Department of Energy. The certificate allows the 500-megawatt (MW) offshore wind project to fast-track regulatory approvals. It will streamline coordination between government agencies and local government units (LGUs). The project is located in San Miguel Bay, Camarines Sur. In addition to this, the company’s Lucena Wind Power Project, a 475 MW offshore wind development in Quezon Province, has been awarded the Green Lane Certificate. The certificate was granted by the Board of Investments and classifies…
Aboitiz Renewables Inc. (ARI), the renewable energy subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), has launched its 173-megawatt peak (MWp) Calatrava Solar Project in Negros Occidental, Philippines. The project is the largest solar facility to date in Aboitiz Power’s solar energy portfolio. The Calatrava Solar Project is the fifth solar facility activated by AboitizPower. The company has been expanding its renewable energy portfolio, which now includes several solar, geothermal, and battery storage projects. In addition to the Calatrava Solar Project, AboitizPower recently commissioned two other major solar projects in the Philippines. These include the 159 MWp Laoag Solar Plant and the…