Solar energy for sustainable development
THE sun lies at the heart of our solar system and is the source of all life on Earth. It mainly creates two types of energy – thermal and electrical energy. Solar energy is easily harnessable in various ways, and it is inexpensive and clean. Above all, it is a renewable power source that will never […]
Successful NEM2.0 is a testimony to Malaysia’s renewable energy drive
The 500MW quota up to year 2020 under the Net Energy Metering 2.0 (NEM2.0) programme has been fully taken up as at end-November, one month before its scheduled end date of Dec 31, 2020.
Renewables offer savings for Philippine small islands
Shifting to renewables in small islands and isolated areas can provide cheap, reliable energy to more than half of the Philippine population or around 50 million people, says a new report by the US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
New Study Urges Philippines to Shift from Diesel to Renewable Energy to Save Money
According to a new report by the US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in small islands and isolated areas of the Philippines a shift toward renewables can offer economical, reliable energy to over half of the population or about 50 million people.
India, Vietnam sign MoU on solar energy cooperation
The National Solar Energy Federation of India and Vietnam Clean Energy Association signed the pact to exchange best practices and explore business opportunities in solar energy.
No foreign investors for biomass, geothermal projects
THE Philippines is yet to get the interest of foreign investors to develop biomass and geothermal power projects despite allowing full foreign ownership of these facilities, a government official said on Monday.
Singapore developer swoops on 500MW Oz solar
Singapore-based developer Keppel Renewable Energy has signed an agreement to acquire a 45% stake in Harlin Solar to develop a 500MW greenfield photovoltaic project in Queensland, Australia.
The Philippines Energy Regulator Commission (ERC) has set 19.7 days as allowable outage days for geothermal facilities
As reported from Manila, Philippines, the country’s Energy Regulator Commission (ERC) has announced tighter rules and benchmarks on allowable service interruptions in electricity generating facilities.
