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National grid operator says clean power mission is ‘achievable’
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has today concluded that the UK government’s mission to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 is “achievable”.
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Aramco joins group building giant solar plant in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco is joining a group led by ACWA Power to build a nearly $1 billion solar power plant in the kingdom as the world’s largest oil-exporting nation expands renewable energy supply.
Sunseap set to build world’s biggest floating solar in Indonesia
Singapore’s Sunseap is planning a $2 billion floating solar project on a reservoir in Indonesia’s Batam Island. If successful it will be the world’s largest to date and electricity could be exported via undersea cable to the nearby island city state of Singapore.
TotalEnergies successfully delivers key solar project in Indonesia
TotalEnergie has finished building a second solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop installation at one of Indonesia’s largest petrochemical facilities owned by Chandra Asri.
Equinor continues floating wind expansion with new partnership
Equinor is continuing to expand its floating offshore wind operations with plans to roll out the technology in France.
Asia Pacific solar capacity set to triple by 2030
As national carbon-neutral targets come into focus, Asia Pacific solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity could triple by 2030 to 1500 gigawatts (GW), with Indonesia potentially the fastest expanding market by the end of the decade, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie.
North-east husband and wife team eye rollout of solar-powered bikes assembled by ex-offenders
A north-east husband and wife team hopes to roll out a fleet of solar-powered bikes, creating jobs for ex-offenders in the process.
Thailand’s PTT makes $453 million Indian solar bet
Global Power Synergy, the listed power unit of Thailand’s national energy company PTT Group, has acquired a 41.6% stake in Indian renewable energy provider Avaada Energy for about 14.8 billion baht ($453 million).
US examines role in Africa’s energy transition
The new US administration is keen to claim its role in new African markets, while also working on efforts to tackle climate change.
Petronas starts solar initiative to power its assets in net-zero push
Malaysia’s Petronas, which has yet to make a firm carbon-neutral pledge, will deploy solar energy at the group's assets across Malaysia to boost efficiency and cut carbon emissions as part of its sustainability agenda and “aspiration” of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 (NZCE 2050).
Korea backs African energy with AfDB financing
South Korea will provide $600 million to co-finance energy projects in Africa, alongside the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Fossil fuels giant Reliance will invest $10bn in Indian renewable energy
India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, who has run one of the world’s largest petroleum businesses for over two decades, yesterday announced that his company Reliance Industries, will invest 750 billion rupees ($10 billion) towards clean energy solutions over the next three years.
Southeast Asia emerging as key solar market hotspot
Southeast Asia is emerging as a hotspot for global solar investment with over $10 billion invested just last year. In 2020, the region represented 12% of the global solar market and installed capacity has more than doubled every year since 2018, Rishab Shrestha, analyst at Wood Mackenzie told the APAC power and renewables summit today.
AMEA Power launches Togo solar plant
AMEA Power is officially opening a 50 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Togo, the country’s first utility scale renewable energy project backed by an independent power producer (IPP).
South Asia steps up efforts to follow global energy transition
South Asia, which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, is slowly following the rest of the world in the transition towards cleaner energy systems. The subtle shift opens potentially large market opportunities for energy service suppliers.
Asia Pacific solar and wind investments to hit $1.3 trillion by 2030 says Woodmac
Investments in Asia Pacific wind and solar power could double to $1.3 trillion over the current decade to 2030 compared with the period 2011-20, predicts Wood Mackenzie. However, in most Asian markets, subsidy-free renewable power will not be able to compete with coal power until 2025 or later, cautioned the energy research company.
Power arm of Thailand’s PTT makes $635m pivot to Asia renewable energy
Thailand's state-owned oil and gas group, PTT, will invest 20 billion baht ($635 million) in renewable energy in India, China and elsewhere in Asia, as it takes steps to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources.
Groupe Filatex ups ambition in Madagascar and beyond
Groupe Filatex is a Madagascan company that has plans to be a leading light in Africa’s renewable energy sector.
Myanmar junta’s solar tender unlikely to rejuvenate foreign investment
Fitch Solutions believes that the Myanmar military government’s solar project push, the first attempt at stimulating foreign investment since the coup, will not succeed and will do little to turn the gloomy economic situation around.
New owner of St Fergus operator swoops for UK solar firm
The new owner of St Fergus gas plant operator px Group has swooped in for UK solar and energy storage firm Anesco.
Chevron invests in Australian solar power technology developer
Chevron announced today that Chevron Technology Ventures has participated in a capital raising round for Melbourne-based solar technology developer RayGen Resources.
South Korea seeks bids for large-scale solar to meet 2030 target
South Korea will launch its largest-ever solar photovoltaic (PV) tender in July when it will offer 2 GW of capacity. An extra 2GW could also be offered later this year.
BP buys 9GW of US solar from 7X Energy for $220m
BP reached an agreement today to purchase 9GW of solar development projects in the US from independent US solar developer 7X Energy for $220 million.
Mainstream chair resigns after African comments
Eddie O’Connor, chairman of Mainstream Renewable Power, has resigned following comments at the Dublin Climate Dialogues.
Woodside eyes large-scale solar plant near Aussie LNG hub
Australia’s Woodside is exploring the supply of 50 MW of solar energy to its Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsular as part of its effort to reach net zero emissions.
China’s Sinopec opens first petrol station fully powered by solar panels
China oil giant Sinopec has started operating its first petrol station where solar panels can fully meet its power needs, as the company pushes ahead in its quest to become a renewable powerhouse.