Egat keen to expedite 15 solar farm projects
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) wants to accelerate the development of 15 planned floating solar farm projects with a total capacity of 2,656 megawatts on the reservoirs of its six hydroelectric dams under the new national power development plan (PDP) of 2024.
Trinasolar, Citicore in 2GW Philippines TOPCon module supply deal
Chinese solar manufacturing giant Trinasolar has signed a 2GW module supply deal with Philippines renewable energy developer Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC).
Pathway to Singapore’s solar development
Singapore could import large quantities of low-cost solar power from neighbouring countries using undersea cables, with the indicative cost being competitive with gas generation. Unlimited world-class pumped hydro energy storage is available in neighbouring countries in the range 50-5000 GWh to support very large scale transmission.
Vietnam’s new rooftop solar decree sparks investor concerns over implementation
The Vietnamese government’s new decree, announced at the end of October, encourages the development of self-consumption rooftop solar power systems. However, many investors feel that the regulatory details are unclear, making the application process much more difficult.
Solar energy boosts commitment to sustainability
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam’s (BIBD) new 60kWh photovoltaic (PV) system, inaugurated yesterday, marks a significant stride in the bank’s journey towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. As the first financial institution in Bandar Seri Begawan to install rooftop solar panels, BIBD demonstrates its commitment to a greener and more resilient future for Brunei.
PetroGreen’s 27-MW Dagohoy solar project linked to Bohol grid
PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC), the renewable energy arm of PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC), says that its 27 megawatt peak (MWp) Dagohoy Solar Power Project (DSPP) has been successfully linked to the Bohol grid on October 26.
Optimizing Renewable Energy, UGM Develops ‘Antasena’ Turbine for 3T Regions
Researchers from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (DTMI) at the UGM Faculty of Engineering (FT UGM) have collaborated with the PLN Research and Development Center to develop a wind turbine.
Huasun Partners with ITRAMAS to Power Up 1.5 GW Solar Projects, Advancing Malaysia’s Clean Energy Future
Huasun Energy announced a significant strategic partnership with Malaysia’s largest vertically integrated solar power developer and EPC contractor, ITRAMAS Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (ITRAMAS), for the development of 1.5 GW photovoltaic projects at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024.
