Uzebkistan has launched six green power plants with a total capacity of 2.4 GW. These were inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. As per the President’s Press Services, this signifies the country’s commitment to sustainable energy and its efforts to combat climate change. The event was attended by the presence of international dignitaries and industry leaders, including Masdar CEO Muhammad Jameel Al-Ramahi, Vice President of China Energy Engineering Corporation Wu Yun, Chairman of the Board of China Energy International Group Zexiang, and Chairman of the Board of China Gezhouba Group Lin Xiaodan. Their participation underscores…
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Germany based solar developer ib vogt, has secured an order for a cluster of 48 projects as part of Pt PLN (Persero)’s Diesel Replacement Program in Indonesia. Under this program, ib vogt will implement a blend of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across regions including Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Madura. These projects aim to diminish Indonesia’s dependence on diesel-generated power in smaller, isolated grids by introducing clean and dependable solar energy sources. It may be noted that the tenders for the project were issued earlier in 2023 by PLN, this program encompasses the delivery of a total of…
Nefin Group, an energy firm providing green has set a target to secure 100 megawatts (MW) of solar power projects across Southeast Asia in 2024. As per the firm, Malaysia is expected to contribute more than 30% of the total targets, driven by an increase in its market penetration and market share. Regional Managing Director (MD) and Group Business Development Head Chong Bor Hung, said that the projects are estimated to translate to about RM46 million or US$10 million in revenue. He noted that long-term contracts of around 20 years will provide a steady stream of revenue for the company over…
The Ministry of Environment in Cambodia has set the target to increase Cambodia’s renewable energy to 70% by 2030 to fulfill its commitment to mitigate climate change. To this end, the Ministry had also organised the Awareness Raising Workshop on “Climate Change for Media Professionals in Cambodia” in Battambang province, recently. The event was supported by the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance – Phase 3 (CCCA3), a multi-donor initiative funded by the European Union (EU), Sweden, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a comprehensive and innovative approach to address climate change in Cambodia. Ministry of Environment Secretary of State Chuop…
TotalEnergies ENEOS has implemented a 6 MWp solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system for Chin Well Fasteners (Vietnam), a carbon steel fastener producer. As per the firm, this initiative is in line with the Chin Well’s dedication to helping its customers adhere to the forthcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAN). The project was completed within 4 months and will equip Chin Well Vietnam facilities with 30% clean electricity, helping in substantial cost savings and an annual reduction of 5,850 tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting over 87,700 trees. With this, Chin Well will be able to purchase electricity for 20…
China continues to lead the world in renewable energy resources. As per the latest reports, China’s renewable energy capacity has surpassed thermal power for the first time. This means more than half of the country’s installed power generation capacity comes from renewable sources, as per the official data. According to the National Energy Administration, the installed power generation capacity of renewable energy, which includes wind power, solar power, hydropower and biomass energy, totaled 1.45 billion kilowatts so far this year. The country’s total power generation capacity reached around 2.9 billion kilowatts, up 12.9 percent from a year earlier. Furthermore, the country’s photovoltaic modules,…
Japan-based renewable energy company Vena Energy held ground-breaking ceremony for the Nakaura Wind Project, in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The Project is scheduled to commence construction in December 2023. The project is set to supply clean energy to more than 4,000 Japanese households in the area. The construction for the wind project will be supervised by Vena Energy Engineering K.K, the licensed engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) entity of Vena Energy, from the design stage to the management of contractors for the project. This is expected to levelise a cost of energy (LCOE) for the project. “We look forward to…
Solarist Thungfai Company Limited, an indirect subsidiary of RATCH Group unit’s Saha Cogen (Chonburi) Public, signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand for the development of 27-megawatt solar projects. In its statement, RATCH Group said, “The project is targeted to start operations in 2030 and will receive a feed-in-tariff rate of (THB2.1679) per kilowatt-hour during the contract period.” The firm further said, “The project will contribute to reducing fuel price volatility and electricity cost burden to the consumers by providing clean energy at lower price.” It added that the project is in line with…
SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP), a collaboration between Aboitiz Power Corp. and Norwegian firm Scatec, has an ambitious plan to expand its renewable energy portfolio beyond hydroelectric power. CEO Joseph Yu said that the firm aims to increase its solar capacity by 1,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030. He disclosed that the firm has a target towards both in floating and land-based solar projects. Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity will act as a complementary addition to their hydropower profile, he noted. It may be noted that SNAP presently has in its portfolio hydroelectric plants, including a 200-kilowatt (kW) floating solar project, Yu…
PT Barito Wind Energy (Barito Wind) and ACEN Investments HK Limited (ACEN HK) have inked sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with UPC Renewables Asia Pacific Holdings to acquire wind development assets in Indonesia. In its filing in the Philippine Stock Exchange, ACEN Corp. said that through this agreement, Barito Wind, a subsidiary of Barito Renewables, will secure a 51 percent ownership stake in three late-stage development assets, while ACEN HK will acquire the remaining 49 percent. The combined potential capacity of the project is reported to be 320 megawatts and is located in South Sulawesi (Sidrap 2), Sukabumi, and Lombok…