Malaysia will need 62,000-strong RE workforce to meet 2050 energy target — Fadillah
PUTRAJAYA (Aug 26): Malaysia requires approximately 62,000 competent individuals to drive generation of renewable energy (RE) up to 70% or 56 gigawatts in the energy sector by 2050. Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this estimate was based on projected advancements in energy transition technology.
Singapore closely studying new geothermal technologies and overseas plants
SINGAPORE – As Singapore’s search for clean energy heats up, the authorities here are digging deep, literally, to explore whether underground heat can be harnessed to power the nation.
Indonesia to Build Solar Power Plants in Maluku Province
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is seeking to provide power to underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) areas by building centralized solar power plants (PLTS) in Maluku Province.
EDP Collaborates with Microsoft on Largest Photovoltaic Solar Energy Portfolio in Singapore
Microsoft will purchase 100 percent of the renewable energy exported to the grid from EDP Renewables’ SolarNova 8 project in Singapore. Long-term contract supports the development of new solar projects and contributes to Microsoft’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy.
Indonesia Advances Renewable Energy with Karangkates Floating Solar Project
In a significant move towards bolstering Indonesia’s renewable energy sector, PT PLN (Persero) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the development of the Karangkates Floating Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant. This 100 MW project, set to be constructed in Java, marks another critical milestone in the nation’s ongoing commitment to sustainable energy.
PV Power reports July revenue of 2.06 trillion VND, projects further growth in August
Hanoi (VNA) – The PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) logged some 9,411.7 million kWh in total electricity output between January and July, with an estimated total revenue of more than 17.99 trillion VND (721.78 million USD).
Australian government approves renewables link to Singapore with up to 42GWh energy storage
Renewable energy developer Sun Cable has secured approval from the Australian government for the Australian element of its Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPowerLink) interconnector.
Vena Energy moves ahead with 550 MW of solar in the Philippines
Singapore’s Vena Energy and MGen Renewable Energy, the renewables unit of Manila-based Meralco PowerGen Corp., have signed an investment agreement for 550 MW of solar in the Philippines. Construction is due to start later this year.
