Government urged to hasten renewable energy development
THE PHILIPPINE government must speed up the development of renewable energy sources to lessen its dependence on costly fossil fuels that have made the country vulnerable to inflationary pressures, analysts said.
Cooperation key to building EV ecosystem
More private-state cooperation is needed to build an adequate electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Thailand, following the recent launch of EV fast-charging facilities at Siam Square in Bangkok.
Sungrow is supplier to Thai solar-plus-storage project featuring Southeast Asia’s biggest BESS
What is thought to be Southeast Asia’s single largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date will be supplied to a solar PV-plus-storage project in Thailand by Sungrow. The China-headquartered inverter manufacturer said a few days ago that it will supply a comprehensive solution — including 49.01MW of PV inverters and a 45MW / 136.24MWh BESS […]
What the Philippines needs to do after UN climate deal
GLASGOW, United Kingdom — The Philippines is urged to intensify its efforts to fight climate change after nearly 200 countries clinched a major deal that called for more ambition and action, but fell short of providing vulnerable nations funds to help them adapt to and recoup damages from climate-related impacts.
Vena Energy starts up 37-MW solar park in Japan
November 16 (Renewables Now) – Singapore-based independent power producer (IPP) Vena Energy has completed the construction and started commercial operation of a 37-MW solar PV park in Japan’s Nagano prefecture, it said.
Innosea lends hand on 240MW Laos solar floater
Innosea has joined the owner’s engineer team as technical advisor for one of the world’s largest floating solar projects, to be built in south-east Asia Laos. The Nam Theun 2 hydropower plant reservoir in Laos will host a 240MW floating solar plant covering an area of about 3.2 sq km.
Coro Energy clinches deal for Vietnam rooftop solar JV
November 16 (Renewables Now) – Coro Energy Plc (LON:CORO) has reached a binding agreement to take control of a newly-formed joint venture in Vietnam through which it will co-own a portfolio of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar projects in Vietnam alongside Vinh Phuc Energy JSC (VPE).
Solar Philippines gets IPO approval for 500-MW project developing unit
November 16 (Renewables Now) – Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC), the developer of the largest solar project in Southeast Asia, has received approval to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) that will fetch up to PHP 2.7 billion (USD 54m/EUR 47m).
Global energy crisis not affecting M’sia’s energy supply security, says Ali Biju
KUALA LUMPUR: The global energy crisis involving the supply of coal and gas is not affecting Malaysia’s electricity supply security, says Datuk Ali Biju. The Deputy Energy and Natural Resources Minister said TNB Fuel Services Sdn Bhd, as the supplier of coal to the independent power producers in Malaysia, had a long-term contract for supplying […]
Malaysia Focusing on Carbon Capture Tech
French services company Technip Energies said November 15 it signed an agreement with Malaysian state energy company Petronas to develop and commercialise carbon capture technologies.