Asia

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.

Emmvee, an Indian solar module maker, has won a contract to supply 300 MWp of its Bifacial MonoPERC Solar panels for a 240-MW solar plant in Gujarat. The project will power the state electricity regulation board and is set to be completed by May 2025. Emmvee is also expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new 1.5-GWp cell line.

Scientists at KAUST have published a roadmap for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, combining efficiency and stability for affordable clean energy. Paving the way for a $10 billion market.

First Solar's new module factory in Tamil Nadu, India, boosts the country's solar technology sector and creates high-value jobs, supporting India's self-sufficiency goals and the global shift to cleaner energy.

China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) connects a 400-MW solar farm to the grid in Uzbekistan, boosting the country's efforts to increase its solar power capacity and reduce reliance on coal and natural gas.

Oman launches tender for 500-MW Ibri III Solar PV IPP, with a submission deadline of February 19. The project is estimated to cost OMR 155 million and is expected to be operational by Q4 2026.

Tata Power partners with Tamil Nadu government to invest $8.5 billion in clean energy projects, aiming to build 10GW of renewable energy and phase out fossil fuel capacity by 2045.

China's rooftop solar boom faces challenges as grid capacity runs out in multiple regions, highlighting the need for stronger grids and more energy storage. Stricter regulations and calls for policy changes are pushing for sustainable renewable energy adoption.

BYD's $1.4 billion investment in a new sodium-ion battery facility in China could revolutionize the EV industry, making Xuzhou a battery production hub and paving the way for wider adoption of this cutting-edge technology.

Arctech's solar trackers power Uzbekistan's largest solar installation, contributing to the country's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Chinese companies like CEEC are driving renewable energy development in Central Asia.