SEG Solar, a US-based solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, indicates that it has started construction of an integrated PV industrial park in the Central Java province of Indonesia. In the Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang (KITB) region, this will be the largest integrated industrial park for solar PV manufacturing in the country. Ultimately, the facility will house an annual production capacity for silicon ingots, wafers, cells, and modules of 5 GW. The setup of 10 production lines for N-type cells will include the first phase of the project, with SEG expecting the output from these lines to reach 5GW annually by…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
Chinese researchers now promise to have discovered a sustainable way to extract lithium from seawater using solar energy. Chinese researchers have found a promising method, and it looks more feasible in extracting lithium from seawater with solar energy instead of with more conventional means. It may solve the growing demand for lithium, thanks to car batteries and renewable energy storage. The element lithium is still primarily drawn from hard rock ores and natural brines, an energy-intensive process that also disrupts the environment. A new lithium extraction method from seawater powered by sunlight is now published in the journal “Science”, co-authored…
LONGi and Solar Electric Vietnam JSC have completed a large solar power project for Tan De Company, one of the biggest garment manufacturers in Vietnam, in the direction of green energy and sustainable development. Tan De Company, a huge company has more than 17,000 employees. The company is famous for its large industrial activities. The installation capacity of the project amounts to 11 MWp of solar photovoltaic systems on the rooftops of nine factories. These systems use LONGi’s Hi-MO X6 modules. These modules come with anti-dust technology, which means that a lot of extra energy will be generated. It is…
Starting November, Japanese tech giant Panasonic is set to launch a modified version of its Aquarea air-to-water heat pumps with new energy management solutions in commercial and multi-residential buildings. Panasonic will install Balance smart thermostats and the Heat Pump Optimizer X system by German-based Tado on its heat pumps. The new integrated solution would be managed through an application, Panasonic said. An application allows users to make adjustments on heat pump settings for higher efficiency. It matches peak electricity use with times when renewable energy is available, and costs are lower. The smart thermostats can automatically identify when the heat…
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI), and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding connecting the country with the rest of the world in the global offshore wind sector. The strategic collaboration puts Singapore on track to capture a share of an industry tipped to grow by more than 20% from 2022 to 2030. Under the MOU, joint efforts would be undertaken to grow the offshore wind ecosystem and accelerate innovation through encouraging collaboration in policy development, network building, knowledge sharing, and supply chain capabilities. All these will…
TotalEnergies ENEOS has commissioned a 2.5 MWp solar rooftop installation for Leading Indonesian Shoemaker and globally renowned sportswear brand PT Bintang Indokarya Gemilang. This is a long-term partnership where TotalEnergies ENEOS will finance, install, and operate the PV system, while PT Bintang Indokarya Gemilang will pay only for the electricity produced in the first 25 years without paying a single penny upfront. There are over 4,500 solar panels in the solar system. That produces around 3,740 MWh of renewable energy every year, which would be good for decreasing the carbon footprint of the manufacturer by around 3,030 tons of CO2…
Solar District Cooling Group Bhd (SDCG) has partnered with Sunrise Shares Energy Sdn Bhd (SSE) to expand renewable energy solutions and sustainability services in Malaysia. SDCG, known for building management systems, solar thermal technology, and energy efficiency, will bring forth its capabilities to the partnership. On the other hand, SSE, which deals in commercial solar panels, solar streetlights, and battery storage, will offer its range of solar products. Coupled together, they plan to deliver integrated solutions that improve energy efficiency and support the transition to renewable energy sources. The partnership will also focus on providing advisory services in sustainability. Through…
Philippines saw a dramatic rise in investment, primarily in its RE projects in the first nine months of this year totaling to $24.29 billion-from January to mid-September. Of the total investment, $23.2 billion was allocated to Clean Energy projects, according to the Bureau of Investments (BOI). For the Philippines, renewable energy forms a mainstream source to stimulate the economy. As stated by the DOEl under recent policy reforms, such as repealing foreign ownership limits on most renewable energy initiatives, made way for more investment in this sector. Another part is the Green Energy Auction Program that “ensures transparent pricing and…
Experts are urging Vietnam to develop Battery Energy Storage Systems as the country accelerates towards renewable energy sources to guarantee energy security and sustainable development. “The institute under the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed that Battery Energy Storage Systems would be essential for integrating renewable energy into both power generators and the national grid,” says Institute of Energy under the Industry and Trade ministry. Vietnam’s eighth National Power Development Plan (PDP8) is also upbeat on energy storage and aims at 2,700 MW of energy storage capacity by the end of 2030, of which it envisions 2,400MW from pumped-storage hydropower…
The Laos government signed a concession agreement with CGN Laos Taven Power Sole Co., Ltd. for the construction of Phase I of a 1,000 megawatt (MW) solar farm in the northern districts of Xay and Namor, Oudomxay province. This project is a step in advancing renewable energy efforts for both Laos and China. The solar farm, located near the Laos-China border, aligns with Laos’s goal to increase renewable energy consumption to 30 percent by 2025. This initiative is part of the broader Northern Clean Energy Connection project, which aims to bolster energy security and support Laos’s renewable energy development plan.…