Asia

China's Solar Surge: Large-Scale Growth Outpaces Rooftops
China's solar shift: President Xi Jinping's focus on large-scale projects in inland deserts drives record-breaking installations, with falling module prices fueling growth.
Feb 29, 2024 // Rooftop PV, China, Asia
Gensol Wins Contracts for 300 MW Solar Parks in India
Gensol Engineering Ltd secures contracts for 300 MW solar parks in Rajasthan and Maharashtra, showcasing growth in operational capabilities and project scale.
Feb 29, 2024 // Plants, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Gensol
JSW's 700 MW Solar Parks Deal with SJVN
JSW Energy secures 700 MW solar park order, expanding its total power generation capacity to 11 GW with ambitious plans for further growth by 2030.
Feb 28, 2024 // Plants, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, JSW Energy
CleanMax Powers Bangalore Airport with 46-MW Wind-Solar PPA
CleanMax's 25-year PPA with Bangalore Airport for solar-wind power project showcases the shift towards sustainable energy solutions for corporations.
Feb 27, 2024 // Plants, India, Asia, CleanMax
US Solar Importers Face Scrutiny Amid China Labor Crackdown
Department of Homeland Security ramps up scrutiny on solar companies, targeting Chinese forced labor. Are you prepared to prove your supply chain's integrity?
Feb 27, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Asia, North America
VinFast's Electric Dreams: Building EV Plant in India
VinFast Auto Ltd. revs up electric-vehicle production in India with a state-of-the-art facility set to create thousands of jobs.
Feb 26, 2024 // Plants, Storage, India, Asia, EV Plant, VinFast
Philippines' Citicore Breaks Ground on 69-MWp Solar Park
Join Citicore as they shine bright in the Philippines with their latest solar park project, Citicore Solar Negros Occidental 2. Aiming for a greener future!
Feb 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Philippines, PV Power Plant, Citicore
Pahal Solar's Gujarat Factory to Double PV Module Capacity
Pahal Solar's new Gujarat factory will boost annual capacity to 1.8 GW, with plans to reach 5 GW by 2025. Offering PV modules and EPC services, they are a one-stop solar solution provider.
Feb 21, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Plants, India, Asia
ACWA Power Secures $2.3B for Saudi Solar Projects
ACWA Power secures $2.3 billion for 4.55 GW solar projects in Saudi Arabia, with major banks backing the initiative. Leading the way in renewable energy development.
Feb 19, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant
Iraq Nears Deal for Massive 1-GW Solar Project
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity is set to sign a contract with ACWA Power Co for a 1-GW solar project in Najaf Governorate, following a year-long delay and rumors. The Council of Ministers has approved the project, bringing it one step closer to fruition.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Asia, ACWA Power, Iraq
ACCIONA Energía to Construct India's Largest Solar Plant
ACCIONA Energía plans to build a massive solar plant in Rajasthan, India, producing enough green electricity to power 840,000 households and reducing CO2 emissions by 724,000 tonnes annually. With Rajasthan leading in solar installations, India is on track to achieve its ambitious renewable energy goals.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, India, Asia, Acciona, PV Power Plant
Bahrain Seeks Contractors for 100 MW Solar Power Project
Bahrain's EWA seeks contractors for a 100 MW solar park in the Southern Governorate. Bids open on April 4. Bahrain aims for 5% renewable electricity by 2025.
Feb 14, 2024 // Plants, Asia, PV Power Plant, Bahrain, EWA
India's $9 Billion Rooftop Solar Push to Energize Millions
India's ambitious plan to power 10 million homes with rooftop solar panels aims to boost the renewable industry, but cost barriers and loan rates may hinder progress.
Feb 14, 2024 // Rooftop PV, India, Asia
Hartek Power Wins Contract for 75-MW Solar Project in India
Hartek Power secures INR 1.13bn contract to develop a 75 MW solar farm in eastern India, adding to their impressive portfolio in the renewable energy sector.
Feb 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Hartek Power
AirTrunk Partners with Ib Vogt for Malaysia's First Data Centre Renewable Energy VPPA
Ib Vogt partners with AirTrunk for a virtual power purchase agreement, bringing renewable energy to Malaysia's Corporate Green Power Programme. Construction starts in 2024.
Feb 8, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Malaysia, Asia, ib vogt, AirTrunk