Laos pushes ahead with sixth Mekong River dam project
BANGKOK, May 11 (Reuters) – Laos has submitted plans to build a new hydropower dam on the Mekong River, with construction expected to start later this year, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said on Monday. The Sanakham hydropower plant, with an estimated cost of $2.073 billion, will be developed by Datang Sanakham Hydropower company, a subsidiary […]
Solar could meet 43% of Singapore’s power demand during mid-day by 2050: study
Although Singapore has plenty of solar potential, many believe the tiny island-nation is too space-scarce to soak up much of the sun’s energy. But if the city-state accelerates the adoption of photovoltaic modules in creative ways using all surfaces available, solar energy generated at home could meet a staggering 43 per cent of the nation’s electric […]
A 25-year power purchase agreement for 60 MW of floating solar in Singapore
The Sembcorp Floating Solar Singapore unit of utilities and marine group Sembcorp Industries has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 60 MW floating solar plant it is planning at Singapore’s Tengeh Reservoir. The deal was signed with national water agency the Public Utilities Board (Pub), which selected Singapore company Sembcorp for the project in late February. […]
Siemens Gamesa to supply innovative hybrid wind energy plant in the Philippines
Commercial hybrid project manages an existing 16MW wind power facility with battery storage integrated through Siemens Gamesa’s Hybrid Plant Controller (HPC). Siemens Gamesa is fast advancing on an innovative hybrid energy project in Puerto Galera on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines that will provide a stable electricity supply in a location with a weak […]
Japan’s Renova takes part in 144 MW wind portfolio in Vietnam
May 11 (Renewables Now) – Japanese renewable power producer Renova Inc (TYO:9519) announced on Friday it is taking part in the construction of 144 MW of onshore wind parks in Vietnam. The Tokyo-based company has entered into a 40/60 partnership with local power producer Power Construction Joint Stock Company No. 1, also know as PCC1, to implement […]
Vestas signs two Vietnam wind deals
Vestas Wind Systems A.S. has secured a new order for two wind projects totaling 64 megawatts in Vietnam, Kallanish Energy reports. Both projects are located in mountainous terrain in Quang Tri province, the Denmark-based company said. The wind projects are owned by local companies: Huong Tan Wind Poser Joint Stock Co. and Tan Linh Wind Power Joint Stock Co.
Investors concern about wind power development
Việt Nam may not be meeting its development potential to exploit wind power to provide energy to the country. A report has been released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) outlining the current power produced nationwide through wind farms.
Seraphim to Supply 183MW Modules to the Philippines
CHANGZHOU, China, May 10, 2020 /CNW/ — Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. (Seraphim), one of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers, recently announced that it has signed an agreement with ERS Energy Sdn Bhd (“ERS”), one of the most influential EPC service providers, to deliver 183 Megawatts of high efficiency solar modules for projects in the Philippines. […]
