Japan’s Shizuoka Gas signs solar PPA with Thai university
July 9 (Renewables Now) – A new joint venture of Japan’s Shizuoka Gas Co Ltd (TOY:9543) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University, supporting the construction of a 2.14-MWp rooftop solar array in Thailand.
63 MW solar project completed in Philippines as part of 5 GW renewables plan
The 63 MWp solar project is located in the Luzon region of the Philippines and has been exporting power to the grid since April 25, 2021. MEM provided engineering, design, and construction services, alongside its Filipino partner, Sidcore Consulting.
Philippine power supply to get boost from new solar plant
The Luzon Grid in the Philippines is set for a boost after Global Business Power Corp. (GBP) broke ground for a new solar power plant in Baras, Rizal. With a capacity of 115 megawatts (MW), the project is expected to commence commercially in 2022. This is GBP’s foray into the renewable energy market through its […]
Norway to create USD-1.14bn renewables fund for developing nations
Norfund announced on Wednesday that it will administer Norway’s new Climate Investment Fund, which will spend NOK 10 billion (USD 1.14bn/EUR 963m) over five years on renewable energy in developing countries.
Petronas to power assets in Malaysia with solar energy as part of its sustainability commitment
KUALA LUMPUR (July 8): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has launched an initiative to deploy solar energy at the group’s assets across Malaysia to increase efficiency and reduce carbon emissions as part of its sustainability agenda and aspiration of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 (NZCE 2050).
GBP breaks ground for 115-MW peak solar plant
A UNIT of Global Business Power Corp. (GBP) has begun the construction of its 115-megawatt (MW) peak solar plant in Baras, Rizal, marking the firm’s foray into renewable energy (RE), it said on Tuesday.
Vietnam may have 30% of electricity from wind by 2050, says World Bank
Offshore wind power is expected to supply 30% of Vietnam’s electricity by 2050, according to a report by World Bank. In its Vietnam’s Offshore Wind Development Roadmap report published last month, World Bank says that offshore wind power will generate 5-12% of Vietnam’s electricity by 2035 – which will be 11GW in a low-growth scenario […]
Trina’s Vertex Modules Powering 60MW Floating Solar System in Singapore
Chinese solar panel manufacturer Trina Solar has today announced that it’s 12,556 Trina Solar 210 Vertex dual-glass modules are powering a 60 MW floating solar PV system on Singapore’s Tengeh Reservoir. The project has recently been connected to the grid and is fully commercially operational now.
