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Japan aims to become major offshore wind energy producer – EQ Mag

July 1, 2023 Anand Gupta

Japan is taking significant steps to establish itself as a major player in the global offshore wind energy sector, joining the ranks of China and the United Kingdom. The country is committed to transitioning to a zero-emission economy while ensuring energy security. Japanese companies currently hold offshore wind assets in various countries, including Taiwan, Belgium, […]

California to boost solar and wind capacity to meet renewable energy goals

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China on course to hit wind and solar power target five years ahead of time – EQ Mag

June 30, 2023 Anand Gupta

Beijing bolstering position as global renewables leader with solar capacity more than rest of world combined China is shoring up its position as the world leader in renewable power and potentially outpacing its own ambitious energy targets, a report has found. China is set to double its capacity and produce 1,200 gigawatts of energy through […]

Thailand makes green push with floating hydro-solar power project

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Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy plans 400 MW floating solar capacity by 2030 – EQ Mag

June 29, 2023 Anand Gupta

KUALA LUMPUR : Sarawak Energy aims to install at least 400 megawatts (MW) of floating solar power capacity at its dams by 2030 as the Malaysian utility expands to meet rising demand for renewables from neighbouring countries, its chief executive said. The company owned by the Malaysian state of Sarawak, which produces most of its […]

Solar panels producing green renewable energy. Solar power station in the field with green grass.

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China building solar, hydro projects with new military bases built near LAC with India – EQ Mag

June 27, 2023 Anand Gupta

The military face-off between India and China has been going on for more than three years after the Chinese side tried to change the status- quo at the LAC in eastern Ladakh in May 2020. By Manjeet Negi : China is building solar and hydro projects along the new bases it has built near the […]

Thunberg, other protesters block Norway energy ministry over wind farms

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SANY Renewable Energy’s 5MW Onshore Wind Turbine Receives UL Solutions Certification – EQ Mag

June 26, 2023 Anand Gupta

BEIJING : UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, recently certified SANY Renewable Energy‘s 5MW onshore wind turbine in Beijing in June. In addition, SANY Renewable Energy was acknowledged as a laboratory partner by UL Solutions during an award ceremony. Present at the event were Nivedh B S, the General Engineering Manager of […]

High voltage towers on skies background, Transmission line tower

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Overall ‘Energy shortfall’ of 8500 megawatts woes Pakistanis – EQ Mag

June 26, 2023 Anand Gupta

Problems faced by the public due to power transmission are more distressing than portrayed by the government. Karachi: Amid scorching heatwave-like conditions, Pakistan is facing an energy shortfall of over 8,500 megawatts, exacerbating the woes of its citizens. According to sources, the country’s total energy requirement stands at 28,500 megawatts, while the current production is […]

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Sri Lanka grants over 100 EV import permits to migrant workers – EQ Mag

June 19, 2023 Anand Gupta

Sri Lanka’s Labour said on Sunday that it has granted 111 electric vehicle (EV) import permits under a new programme designed to facilitate Sri Lankan migrant workers in remitting Sri Lanka’s Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry said on Sunday that it has granted 111 electric vehicle (EV) import permits under a new programme designed to […]

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China’s installed non-fossil fuel electricity capacity exceeds 50% of total – EQ Mag

June 12, 2023 Anand Gupta

BEIJING : China’s non-fossil fuel energy sources now exceed 50 per cent of its total installed electricity generation capacity, state media outlet Xinhua said on Monday (Jun 12), citing an official at state planner the National Reform and Development Commission. Non-fossil fuel power sources, such as wind and solar power, account for 50.9 per cent […]

BYD Rumored to Enter Automotive Li-Ion Battery Market in 2H21 in Competition with LG Chem, CATL

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1 in every 7 cars sold now an EV, China’s BYD dominate again – EQ Mag

June 9, 2023 Anand Gupta

Global passenger EV sales in Q1 2023 rose 32 per cent YoY. Battery EVs (BEVs) accounted for 73 per cent of all EV sales during the quarter, while plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) made up the rest, according to Counterpoint Research. EV sales are expected to reach over 14.5 million units by the end of 2023. […]

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Pak govt includes energy reforms in budget 2023-24 – EQ Mag

June 8, 2023 Anand Gupta

The decision was taken by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a high-level meeting on energy-related budgetary proposals Pakistan government on Tuesday decided to make energy reforms a part of the budget 2023-24 in order to cut reliance on imported fuel. The decision was taken by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a high-level meeting on energy-related […]