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.
Positive outlook for financing floating solar projects in Southeast Asia
The proven ability to install large-scale floating PV plants on water bodies across Southeast Asia means financing should be readily available for new projects, it was suggested during a panel discussion today.
Vietnam remains hugely promising solar market, but cost of capital hurdles remain
Vietnam remains one of the most attractive destinations of solar finance in South East Asia despite fears of market saturation, but access to capital in the region remains a key hurdle.
Shell Malaysia looks to explore more renewable energy opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR (July 6): Shell Malaysia is aiming to move into the renewable energy industry in the future, said its chairman Ivan Tan.
Indonesia’s Pertamina eyes hydrogen to meet 2026 goal
Indonesia’s state-owned Pertamina is looking to renewable energy sources such as hydrogen to meet its target of adding 10GW of clean energy power generation capacity by 2026, in line with its green transition plan for 2050.
PHL hydro capacity additions seen topping 1 gigawatt by 2030
THE PHILIPPINES is projected to increase its hydropower capacity by 1.1 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, with pumped storage plants accounting for more than half of the forecast total, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a special market report issued last week.
TNB establishes renewable energy investment, asset management company in ESG push
KUALA LUMPUR (July 2): Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said its newly-established renewable energy (RE) investment and asset management company Vantage RE Ltd will own, operate and manage a portfolio of RE assets in the UK and Europe as part of the Malaysian government-controlled utility’s global environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.
Myanmar Junta Invites Bids for New Solar Power Projects
The military regime is seeking tenders to implement 12 solar power projects to raise foreign currency, with some 40 firms including Thai and Chinese companies planning to make bids.
