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March 25, 2024
Security Bank, Helios collaborate for solar energy in Filipino households
Security Bank has partnered with climate fintech firm Helios to enhance access to clean energy for Filipino homeowners. The two firms signed a memorandum of agreement last month to alleviate financial pressure on households facing increased power costs.
March 22, 2024
Off-grid solar lights up lives in Indonesian remote village
Life in the village of Laindeha on the island of Sumba, Indonesia, used to grind to a halt at sunset. However, everything transformed three years ago with the introduction of electricity.
March 20, 2024
Samaiden signs 20-year solar energy PPA with Maxell Tohshin
Samaiden Group has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Maxell Tohshin, a subsidiary of Japan’s Maxell, to execute the design and installation of a solar PV system, with a capacity of 1,028.28 kWp at Maxell Tohshin's premises.
March 18, 2024
Researchers claim record efficiency for roll-to-roll solar cells
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia, along with scientists from four top universities in the UK and Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in roll-to-roll printed solar cell research.
March 15, 2024
Distributed energy source could provide 50% of green power in Southeast Asia: expert
Beyond large-scale projects like power plants, the development of renewable energy sources may find significant traction in rooftop solar and electric vehicles, potentially reshaping the market landscape. Experts suggest that with appropriate policies in
March 15, 2024
EGAT’s 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid at Ubol Ratana Dam start operation
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) announced that the 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Ubol Ratana Dam has commenced commercial operation.
March 13, 2024
Sembcorp’s first utility-scale solar and energy storage project in Indonesia
Sembcorp Industries has announced that its subsidiary, Sembcorp Renewables Indonesia, has formed a joint venture with PLN Nusantara Renewables to build a utility-scale integrated solar and energy storage project in Indonesia.
March 12, 2024
Gentari partners with Solarvest for solar installation at over 300 Petronas stations
Solarvest Energy, a subsidiary of clean energy firm Solarvest Holdings, has been appointed by Gentari Renewables to install solar power systems at over 300 Petronas stations across Malaysia, marking a significant step towards sustainability.
February 28, 2024
Japan's World Smart Energy Week sheds light on hydrogen, zero-emission power generation technologies
Japan's World Smart Energy Week (WSEW) returned to Tokyo from Feb. 28 to March 1, featuring hydrogen, fuel cells, solar, wind, smart grids, carbon neutral, and the circular economy and gathered more than 1,600 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions this
February 23, 2024
Indonesia’s new law could make rooftop solar less attractive
The Indonesian President Joko Widodo is amending regulations to prohibit the resale of excess electricity generated from rooftop solar panels to the state-owned electricity company, PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara).