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Fujitsu, AutoGrid to Boost Renewable Energy Use in Japan Towards Realization of Decarbonized Society with Virtual Power Plant Solution

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

TOKYO : Fujitsu Limited and AutoGrid Systems, Inc. today announced that Fujitsu will begin offering Autogrid’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) (1) solution in the Japanese market. Fujitsu will leverage the solution to maximize the use of distributed energy resources (2) in the domestic energy market and contribute to the expansion of renewable energy and the […]

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Australians trading excess solar power for beer

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

Popular Australian beer brand Victoria Bitter has partnered with retailer Diamond Energy and blockchain pioneer Power Ledger on solar power trading. The initiative named Solar Exchange enables beer loving participants to trade their excess solar power for ‘slabs’ – 24x 375ml cans or bottles – of Victoria Bitter. Under the programme, which is restricted to […]

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UNSW Project Investigates How Rooftop Solar Can Support The Electric Power System

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

UNSW Sydney is partnering with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and solar monitoring company Solar Analytics on a project that will provide insights into the optimal management of rooftop solar and other distributed energy resources on the broader electricity network. The $2.2 million project has received $981,000 in funding from ARENA under its Advancing […]

60MW solar station in Battambang hooked to grid

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Vietnam – Power Development Master Plan 8 – what you must know

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

In late March 2021, the very first draft of the Prime Minister’s Decision on the Approval of National Power Development Planning VIII (“Draft PM Decision”) has been published through unofficial sources (i.e. not through MOIT’s website). This means the final draft PM Decision may be amended and updated, nevertheless this is very likely issued by […]

Solar-powered mosque in Wilayat of Al Seeb

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Singapore’s Solar Collector Funnels Daylight Underground

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

The solar concentrator is designed to illuminate subterranean spaces. Singapore is crowded. About 5.6 million people already live on the tiny island nation, making it about as densely populated as New York City — and the population is still growing. To make more room for future residents, the government is taking advantage of the space […]

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Thai new renewable energy landmark will boost power supply and tourism

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) will promote a hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani province as a new landmark for renewable energy and also stimulate the province’s economy by the end of this year. PEA Governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit said the 45-megawatt hydro-floating solar hybrid project will be the first of its kind […]

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Solar power generation on agricultural land expands in Japan

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

The sun is being used on more and more farmland across Japan not only to grow crops, but also to generate power. The combination provides a “two-birds-with-one-stone” source of income by allowing the more effective use of farmland. It also fits in with the government’s goal of net-zero emissions in 2050. But the securing of […]

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Samsung Sets Up Solar Power Generators at Chip Plants

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

SEOUL — Samsung Electronics Co. is using solar power to reduce carbon emissions. The company’s four factories in Onyang, Giheung, Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek under its device solutions (DS) division have installed solar power generators in their parking lots. With the solar panels covering an area of 27,660 square meters, each division generates about 2,847 megawatt […]

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Growing Champions: Malaysia’s renewable energy opportunity

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) renewable energy capacity will grow by 7% year on year over the next decade, adding a significant two terawatts of capacity by 2030. This remarkable growth will be driven by rising populations, strong economic prospects and lucrative potential in a market with relatively low renewable penetration. Southeast Asia is an important part of […]

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Korean researchers achieve record conversion rate of Perovskite solar cells

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

A local team of researchers in South Korea have taken a meaningful step towards the commercialization of Perovskite solar cells, the next big thing in solar cells industry. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced a South Korean research team led by Kim Jin-young, an energy chemical engineering professor at UNIST, and Kim […]