Asia

Ratch, Nexif Launch 74-MWp Solar Park in Philippines
Ratch Group and Nexif Energy shine bright with new 74-MWp solar project in the Philippines, powering Aboitiz Power Corp and the wholesale market.
Aug 8, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Philippines, PV Power Plant, Nexif Energy, Ratch Group
Obton Expands Japanese Solar Presence with $290m Acquisition
Danish solar investment firm Obton A/S makes a bold move in Japan with a $290 million investment in BCPG, solidifying its position as a top player in the market.
Aug 6, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, obton
Bee Solar, Huasun Partner to Build Italian PV Factory
Italian company Bee Solar teams up with Chinese manufacturer Huasun to boost domestic PV manufacturing in Italy and expand into the European market.
Aug 5, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Italy, China, Europe, Asia, Huasun, Bee Solar
2D Dion-Jacobson Perovskite Solar Cell Achieves 19.11% Efficiency
Breakthrough in solar cell technology: Chinese researchers achieve 19.11% efficiency using ultrastable 2D DJ perovskite material, paving the way for scalable commercialization.
Aug 2, 2024 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, Beihang University, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology
Eku Energy secures financing for 30-MW battery project in Japan
Eku Energy powers up Japan's energy transition with 30 MW battery storage project, backed by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Tokyo Gas Co Ltd.
Aug 2, 2024 // Storage, Japan, Asia, Eku Energy
US Senators Target China Solar Firms in Tax Credit Ban
US Senator Sherrod Brown's bill aims to keep energy manufacturing tax credits in American hands, not foreign adversaries. A bipartisan effort to boost domestic jobs and security.
Aug 1, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, China, Asia, North America
Novel Bithiophene-Based Materials Boost Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells
Revolutionary new hole transport materials developed in China could boost efficiency of perovskite solar cells, making sustainable energy more affordable and accessible.
Aug 1, 2024 // Technology, China, solar cells, Asia, perovskite, efficiency, Huaqiao University, Qufu Normal University
Jakson Green secures debt for Uzbekistan solar project
Jakson Green secures INR-2.96-billion credit facility for Uzbekistan solar project, fueling international expansion and ambitious renewable energy goals.
Jul 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Uzbekistan, PV Power Plant, jakson Green
BluPine achieves financial close for 120-MW Gujarat solar project
BluPine Energy shines bright with 120-MW solar project in Gujarat, India, funded by State Bank of India. Powering homes and expanding renewables portfolio.
Jul 23, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, BluPine Energy
Record-Low Solar Plus Battery Price in Indian Tender
Breaking records and barriers: India's solar revolution continues with a groundbreaking bid of $0.04 per unit for 100 MW of solar plus battery capacity.
Jul 18, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, India, Asia
ADB to Provide $240m for Rooftop Solar in India
Unlock the power of solar energy with ADB's $240.5 million funding for rooftop solar in India, making clean energy accessible to all.
Jul 18, 2024 // Rooftop PV, India, ADB, Asia
AMEA Power Expands Egypt's Renewable Energy Capacity by 2GW
AMEA Power to connect 2,000 MW of renewable energy to Egypt's grid by 2025, with solar and wind projects underway for a greener future.
Jul 18, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Africa, Egypt, amea power
PIF partners with Chinese firms for massive renewable energy manufacturing
PIF partners with Chinese firms to boost renewable energy manufacturing in Saudi Arabia, aiming for local production growth and global export potential by 2030.
Jul 17, 2024 // Plants, China, Asia, PIF
Sri Lanka's Agrivoltaic Project Boosts Tea Plantation Sustainability
Revolutionizing agriculture with solar power: Sri Lanka's first Agrivoltaic project combines energy efficiency with crop growth, benefiting tea plantations and households alike.
Jul 15, 2024 // Plants, Asia, Sri Lanka, PV Power Plant
Global Energy Storage Market Set to Exceed 1 TW
Global energy storage market set to skyrocket, with 600% growth by 2033. China leads the charge with record-breaking installations in 2023. The future is bright for clean energy storage.
Jul 10, 2024 // Storage, Market Research, China, Asia