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Sri Lanka awards China $12 million contract to build renewable energy system in Jaffna

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

The Sri Lankan government has awarded a contract to a Chinese based joint venture, to install a hybrid renewable energy system in three islands of the coast of Jaffna, at a cost of USD $12 million. The contract forms a part of the Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project, which is being implemented by the […]

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India to increase cooperation with Sri Lanka in infrastructure projects

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

India says it remains committed to assisting Sri Lanka with increased foreign investment and cooperation in infrastructure projects like ports, airports, energy including renewable such as solar and wind. India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay said that he is confident that working together, India and Sri Lanka will be able to successfully overcome […]

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Siemens Gamesa wins its largest onshore wind farm order in Vietnam

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

Siemens Gamesa has secured its largest order to date in Vietnam for a 117 MW wind farm following a series of both onshore and nearshore projects announced in 2020. The latest addition of a 117 MW wind project in onshore reinforces Siemens Gamesa as one of the leading players in Vietnam’s fast-growing wind industry. Located […]

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Solar power charges pandemic recovery for indigenous farmers in Viet Nam

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

Overcoming adversity has long been the stock in trade of Do Thi Phuong, a 42-year-old mother of two living in a small village in Viet Nam’s lush Lao Cai province. As the primary breadwinner in her family of six, Phuong is accustomed to being a rock for her family in hard times. Years ago, landslides […]

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In 2020 Vietnam Put Solar Panels on Everything

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

Vietnam had a boom in rooftop solar installations in December 2020 as installers raced to capture a generous feed-in tariff that expired at the end of the year. This week, Switched On speaks with Caroline Chua, BloombergNEF analyst focused on Southeast Asia, and Jenny Chase, head of solar for BloombergNEF. They talk about how this […]

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First Solar Sells Off Majority of Development Pipeline

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

Texas-based Leeward Renewable Energy will obtain about 10 gigawatts’ worth of solar projects from the sale. First Solar will pass 10 gigawatts of in-development projects to wind developer Leeward Renewable Energy, the companies announced Monday, as the solar manufacturer continues to overhaul its business. The sale accounts for a majority of First Solar’s project assets, […]

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Remove restrictions on solar energy

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

About two weeks ago, Tesla CEo Elon Musk became the richest man in the world, with his wealth surpassing that of Jeff Bezos. Tesla builds electric vehicles and powers their factories, specifically the Gigafactory, with predominantly solar power. This has not only reduced the cost of production but ensures the environment is protected through the […]

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Shell’s former Tabangao refinery now hosts solar facility

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) has begun operating its solar farm in its former oil refinery in Tabangao, Batangas City and is now supplying power to the complex, which has been converted into an import terminal. The solar farm, which forms part of the Tabangao facility’s integrated energy system, has produced over 84,000 kilowatt hours […]

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DoE clears six firms to serve customers who opt for ‘green’ energy

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

SIX suppliers of renewable energy, including entities led by Aboitiz and Ayala businesses, have been granted permits to participate in the country’s “green energy option” program, giving them the lead in offering electricity to consumers who prefer cleaner power sources. On Wednesday, the Department of Energy (DoE) posted on its website the names of the […]

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AC Energy buys Solar Philippines subsidiary as part of JV plan

January 26, 2021 Anand Gupta

AC Energy Philippines (PSE:ACEN) has acquired a 97.6% stake in a subsidiary of solar and battery storage supplier Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc, namely Solar Philippines Central Luzon Corp (SPCLC). AC Energy, which is part of domestic business group Ayala Corp (PSE:AC), said in a bourse filing on Monday that the deal will enable […]