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April 24, 2024
Micro hydro power plant brings light to village in West Java
The Gununghalu village, situated in Indonesia's West Bandung Regency in West Java, serves as an exemplary model for achieving renewable energy independence, with implications applicable worldwide.
March 15, 2024EGAT’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.
January 04, 2024RATCH Invests in Vietnam hydropower plant, targets 30% renewables by 2030
Thailand-listed company RATCH Group has acquired full ownership of the Minh Luong hydroelectric power plant for $25 million. This move is part of RATCH's ongoing efforts to increase the proportion of renewable energy generation, with the aim of reaching 3
January 04, 2024Laos, Thailand signs PPA for Xekong hydroelectric project
Laos’s Xekong 4 Power (XK4) and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have inked a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Xekong 4A and 4B Hydroelectric Power Project.
December 19, 2023Indonesia builds more water reservoirs to fight climate change
Indonesia’s Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Minister, Basuki Hadimuljono, said that the government's efforts to construct more dams and retention basins serve as concrete actions to address the threats of climate change.
December 13, 2023Thailand may import more green energy from Laos
Thailand revealed the potential for increased import of hydroelectric power from Laos to reduce reliance on natural gas. However, experts are concerned that this could lead Laos to construct new dams on the Mekong River. Furthermore, the electricity costs
November 06, 2023Gamuda to develop 187.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Sabah via JV
Malaysian infrastructure giant Gamuda will establish a joint venture to develop a 187.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Tenom through a private finance initiative, with the total project cost estimated to be around RM 4 billion.
September 27, 2023Tajikistan aims to produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen by 2040
Tajikistan plans to produce 1 million metric tons of green hydrogen by 2040 for usage at home and exports to neighboring countries.
September 04, 2023Philippines to auction off 8GW power capacity in push for green energy
The Philippines will seek bids from renewable energy developers to install about 8 GW of geothermal and hydropower supply, in a new round of auctions for green power projects.
June 27, 2023World’s largest hydro-solar power station put into operation in China
The first phase of the world’s largest hydro-solar power station at the highest altitude, the Kela PV power plant, has been put into operation in China on June 25.