Asia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Metafin, the solar finance startup, secures $5 million in funding to expand operations, enhance technology, and provide affordable power to rural businesses in India.

Waaree Renewable Technologies secures a INR 5.48bn contract for a 335 MW solar project, adding to their impressive unexecuted order book of 1.16 GW.

Researchers at Chung-Ang University in South Korea have discovered that high-concentration electrolytes can improve the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, making electric vehicles more practical and eco-friendly.

India's booming solar industry faces concerns over forced labor in Chinese components, as US ban creates opportunity for Indian producers to expand market share.

Global clean-energy spending hits record high of $1.8 trillion, but more investment is needed to achieve net-zero emissions. China leads, but US, UK, and Europe show promising growth in renewable energy and electric vehicles.

China's largest solar power tower project, the Aksai Huidong New Energy solar farm, reaches a milestone with 11,960 pentagonal heliostats, showcasing China's commitment to renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.

Semarak RE and China Hydropower join forces to develop Malaysia's first large-scale green hydrogen project, utilizing floating photovoltaic power generation. PowerChina will provide expertise and support. Global hydrogen production set to soar by 2030.

Iran is making significant strides in renewable energy with the allocation of land for solar farms and plans to launch specialized solar parks. The government's investment packages aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote green electricity supply contracts.

RenShine Solar completes 150MW perovskite PV module project, aiming for mass-scale production of high-efficiency panels by mid-2024. Expanding capacity with gigawatt-level production lines for versatile applications.