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China Researcher Sees Wind and Solar Easily Beating Xi’s Goal – EQ Mag Pro

February 24, 2022 Anand Gupta

A researcher for China’s top economic planning body expects the country’s wind and solar additions to easily outpace Xi Jinping’s clean energy goals. China will likely add about 1,200 gigawatts of wind and solar over the decade from 2021 to 2030, Shi Jingli, a researcher at National Development and Reform Commission’s Energy Research Institute, said […]

Worker operates a machinery to clean solar panels at a photovoltaic industrial park in Hami

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China’s solar power capacity set for record increase in 2022 – industry body

February 24, 2022 Anand Gupta

BEIJING : China is expected to add 75 to 90 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in 2022, its solar manufacturing association said on Wednesday, far higher than a record increase in capacity last year. The world’s biggest solar products maker and solar power generator brought 54.88 GW of new solar power into operation in 2021, […]

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Philippines’ first hybrid solar-plus-storage plant comes online through Ayala Group energy subsidiary – EQ Mag Pro

February 23, 2022 Anand Gupta

The first ever solar-plus-storage hybrid resources system in the Philippines is now in operation after energy company AC Energy (ACEN) switched on the site’s battery energy storage system (BESS). The 40MW pilot battery energy storage project in the Philippines has been switched on at the site of Alaminos Solar, a 120MW solar PV power plant […]

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Australia’s AGL Energy spurns surprise $3.5 billion bid, suitor Brookfield digs in – EQ Mag Pro

February 22, 2022 Anand Gupta

Australia’s 2nd-richest man, Canada’s Brookfield bid collectively Offer at 4.7% premium to AGL’s final shut, however shares surge 13% Bidders plan to spend A$20 bln to exchange coal energy AGL reaffirms plan to interrupt into renewable, fossil gas corporations Analysts say takeover method may set off bid battle MELBOURNE: Australia’s prime energy producer AGL Energy […]

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Huawei to invest $632 mln to build new digital energy HQ in Shenzhen

February 19, 2022 Anand Gupta

BEIJING: Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) will spend 4 billion yuan ($632.52 million) to build a new headquarters and R&D centre for its digital power unit, according to local media reports, as the Chinese telecoms giant diversifies amid U.S. pressure. Huawei Digital Power signed an agreement on Thursday with the local government of the southern metropolis of […]

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China’s Clean Energy Dominance May Face Challenge in Batteries

February 19, 2022 Anand Gupta

China’s solar and wind power manufacturing sectors will likely become even more dominant, but other countries still have time to make inroads in batteries and energy storage, Wood Mackenzie Ltd. said in a report. While China controls about 90% of battery storage manufacturing capacity, the market is still relatively new, so there’s room for U.S., […]

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Over $28.4 Billion Worth Of Solar PV Products Were Exported By China In 2021

February 18, 2022 Anand Gupta

According to the Chinese Industry Ministry, in 2021 the country exported more than $28.4 billion worth of PV products globally It was due to the growing demand for solar, and high level of technological improvements Annual production of polysilicon, wafers, cells and modules in 2021 went up by 27.5%, 40.6%, 46.9% and 46.1%, respectively In […]

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Stunning solar milestone as Australia passes 25GW mark – EQ Mag Pro

February 16, 2022 Anand Gupta

Mapping Australian Photovoltaic installations These maps are based on data from the Clean Energy Regulator, the Australian Government agency tasked with the administration of the Renewable Energy Target. Data from the Clean Energy Regulator is up to date as of 31 December 2021, however the number of systems installed may be understated due to the […]

Inox Wind Energy gets shareholders’ nod to raise up to Rs 90 crore

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Black & Veatch: Decarbonization Roadmaps First Step to Fair Energy Transition in Asia – EQ Mag Pro

February 15, 2022 Anand Gupta

Customized, implementable decarbonization roadmaps key to advance the region’s climate and sustainability agenda SINGAPORE : Clear and ambitious decarbonization roadmaps will help Asia achieve an equitable energy transition, yet more than 50 percent of industry respondents in Black & Veatch’s 2022 Asia Electric Report lack such plans. As more integrated generation, transmission and distribution energy […]

Workers walk at a solar power station in Tongchuan, Shaanxi

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China to focus on Gobi desert for new solar, wind power bases – EQ Mag Pro

February 12, 2022 Anand Gupta

Apart from these desert projects, it will also work to improve rural grid transmission and allow village collectives to invest in renewable power and share the profits. New Delhi : China’s new renewable energy plans will focus on the Gobi and other and other desert regions, as it speeds up the construction of huge new […]