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Solar Developers Step Up Panel Imports As Removal of Safeguard Duty Cuts Costs – EQ Mag Pro

Close to 3000 MW of ground mounted and around 300 MW of rooftop solar projects that were held-up have moved ahead, with companies placing orders with panel suppliers from China, South Korea, Vietnam and Taiwan for the next quarter, said industry officials. Officials believe the drop would have been significantly higher if the freight cost […]

Indonesia To Construct the World’s Largest Floating Solar Farm – EQ Mag Pro

Since 2018, floating solar farms have gained popularity, particularly in countries with high population density and competing uses for limited available land. These are also very efficient because installing solar panels on water helps to cool the equipment. To address this, the Batam Indonesia Free Trade Zone Authority (BP Batam) signed two Memorandums of Understanding […]

Laws Proposed to Set Emissions Standards For Power Generation Companies in Singapore – EQ Mag Pro

The move will help to reduce emissions from this sector even as Singapore researches emerging low-carbon technologies. SINGAPORE : Singapore is considering setting green standards for power generation companies here, as part of the county’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Under proposed changes to the Electricity Act, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) will be […]

Greening Singapore – EQ Mag Pro

Singapore’s ‘Energy reset’ will use cleaner energy and increased energy efficiency to lower its carbon footprint. Singapore as a low-lying state feels particularly vulnerable to climate change, with the weather found to be getting warmer, the rainstorms heavier and the dry spells more pronounced. The island state claims a longstanding commitment to sustainable development and […]

When the Wind Drops And the Sun Goes Down: How Can Southeast Asia Handle Fluctuating Clean Power Supply?

While solar and wind help countries meet energy security and environmental objectives, their variable nature poses challenges to electricity grids that require utilities to rethink operations. A technician cycles past the 73-megawatt Lopburi Solar Farm in Thailand’s Lopburi Province. Because solar power generation can be disrupted by cloud cover, it poses challenges to electricity grids. […]

Tesla Mobile App Version 4 Adds ‘Go Off-Grid’ Feature To Allow Solar and Powerwall Users Have More Control – EQ Mag Pro

Tesla Mobile App Version 4 received a new advanced feature from the giant EV maker that would allow the company’s Solar and Powerwall users to have more control over their products. The Tesla Powerwall battery is shown installed at Rongomai School on May 13, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Powerwall and solar system by […]