Indonesia secures US$60mil for solar project

JAKARTA: Standard Chartered, Germany’s development finance institution DEG and France’s Proparco have announced a US$60mil investment to fund the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Indonesia.

Myanmar energy crisis: 5 Stunning Solar Initiatives Transforming the Future

Myanmar is grappling with an acute energy crisis that has resulted in widespread blackouts and soaring fuel prices, severely affecting businesses and households. The crisis began under the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi and worsened following the military coup in 2021. The junta’s mismanagement and international sanctions have further strained the economy, causing […]

PowerChina completes Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant in Indonesia

Chinese company Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) has completed the Cirata floating photovoltaic power plant in Indonesia, marking the commissioning of the largest facility of its kind in Southeast Asia. With a capacity of 192 megawatts, the project is located on the Cirata Reservoir in West Java Province and has been feeding the national […]