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 […]
PLN, Sembcorp to develop Indonesian solar-BESS
State utility PLN and renewables company Sembcorp will develop Indonesia’s first co-located solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS).
Vietnam Draft Decree on Rooftop Solar Power: New Opportunities on the Horizon for Investors
The Vietnam rooftop solar sector is set for a major boost with a new draft decree published in early October 2024, introducing fresh policy guidelines to promote self-produced and self-consumed solar energy. This draft is poised to create favorable conditions and open viable commercial opportunities for foreign investors in Vietnam’s renewable sector.
6 Chinese firms mull solar power investment in Kingdom
A group of six Chinese companies have evinced interest in signing a memorandum of understanding to invest in the solar energy sector and to that effect have sought support from the Cambodian government.
Nexif Ratch Energy begins building 145 MWp of solar in Philippines
Nexif Ratch Energy (NRE), a Singapore-based developer, has announced the successful financial close and start of construction for a 145 MWp solar project near Bacolod, the capital city of Negros Island in the Philippines.
Indonesia looks to Africa to expand renewable energy coverage
Indonesia has set a number of ambitious targets for developing renewable energy as part of its commitment to sustainability and carbon emission reduction.
Actis Invests in World’s Largest Integrated Renewable Energy and Storage Project in the Philippines
Actis, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure investment, has formed a strategic partnership with Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its subsidiary, Solar Philippines New Energy Corporation, to invest in the Terra Solar Project. Set to become the world’s largest integrated renewables and energy storage project, this initiative represents the largest foreign direct investment for a […]
