SunPower accesses $1 billion in residential solar and storage loan capital from Tech CU
Despite the pandemic, capital is still pouring into solar. SunPower just announced a $1 billion partnership with Tech CU that gives the solar panel efficiency leader access to a significant chunk of capital for its loan program. The new partnership provides financing opportunities for potential U.S. residential solar and storage customers.
Energy in ASEAN: Renewable Energy in Vietnam
The combined gross domestic product (GDP) of the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stands at $2.8 trillion—equivalent to ranking fifth in the world’s largest economies1. Although the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region are highly uncertain at the time of writing, the pre-COVID-19 expectation was for GDP […]
Sunseap’s Solar Capacity in Singapore Crosses 300 MWp Milestone
It expects to install the balance contracted capacity of about 135 MWp by the end of 2021. Frank Phuan, co-founder and CEO of Sunseap, said, “Sunseap is gratified that we are able to contribute to the greening of Singapore in our business. As we embark on the next phase of growth, we look forward to supporting […]
Indonesian government to delay auction of geothermal working areas this year
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has postponed this year’s Geothermal Working Area (WKP) management offer. The Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) had planned to offer five WKPs earlier this year. Geothermal Director Ida Nuryatin Finahari explained that the postponement of the WKP bid or auction was not […]
Wind power plant set to operate in Ninh Thuận
NINH THUẬN — Technical operation for 16 wind turbines began at a wind-power farm in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận on Saturday. The turbines will supply 179 million kilowatts per hour (kWh) of electricity per year from the second half of this year.
Vestas wins new order for two wind energy projects in complex terrain in Vietnam
Vestas has secured another order in Vietnam for two wind power projects totalling 64 MW located in complex mountainous terrain in Quang Tri province. Leveraging its extensive siting and project planning capabilities, Vestas was able to help the customer pick the right wind turbines for the wind farm projects’ specific wind conditions to achieve the […]
Vestas secures 64MW double in Vietnam
Vestas has secured turbine orders totalling 64MW for two wind farms in Quang Tri province, Vietnam. The deals are for the supply, transport, installation and commissioning of 16 V150-4.2MW machines delivered in 4.0MW operating mode. The two projects are owned by local companies, Huong Tan Wind Power and Tan Linh Wind Power.
Vestas delivering Vietnam’s tallest turbines in Mekong Delta wind project
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is elevating its status in Vietnam’s energy market. The company has secured an order for 67 MW of wind capacity in two projects. Vestas says the turbines ordered will be the tallest in the country with hub heights of about 162 meters (close to 530 feet).
