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China State Planner Vows Crackdown on Projects With High Energy Use

August 17, 2021 Anand Gupta

BEIJING : China will curb development of projects that use large amounts of energy and have high carbon emissions, the state planner said on Tuesday, as the country struggles to meet its climate pledges with many regions falling short of their targets for the year. The world’s second-largest economy has pledged to bring down its […]

Jordan University, JEPCO start operating solar energy systems on campus

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Genesis to Start Developing Solar Energy

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

Genesis Energy has signalled its intent to develop solar as part of its renewable generation programme. The company is in active discussions with international solar developers to finalise a joint venture (JV) arrangement to deliver up to 500 MW of solar capacity over the next five years as part of its Future-gen strategy. This would […]

Switching to renewable energy will add 5 lakh jobs in India by 2050, finds study

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Taking a Dim View

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

EA has become a giant renewable energy developer by taking a cautious approach to business An electric bus developed by EA is scheduled to debut by the end of 2021. Sun Tech Palm Oil Co may not be as widely known as Energy Absolute Plc (EA), but they share the same origin. A palm oil-based […]

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EGAT’s Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project Reaches New Milestone

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has moved forward with the Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project in Sirindhorn Dam, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, to support the clean power trend. Its first synchronisation to the grid occurred on 30 July 2021 and it is expected to begin commercial operation in October 2021. Mr. Prasertsak Cherngchawano, EGAT Deputy […]

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Nearly 30% of Japan Firms to Boost Investment For Decarbonization

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

Tokyo :Nearly 30 percent of large companies across Japan plan to expand their capital investment in technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, a recent survey showed, reflecting global efforts to achieve a carbon-free society. The survey conducted by the Development Bank of Japan showed 27 percent of some 1,000 large companies, defined as those with […]

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How Mekong River is Turning Into a New Flashpoint in Indo-Pacific

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

Experts view the South China Sea as the most probable area of conflict in Asia. Their attention now has also turned to the Mekong River, where the economic and environmental stakes are arguably much higher. For several years, US politicians have adopted the Japanese slogan of a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” calling for international law […]

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First Solar Commits to Science-Based Emissions Targets, Net Zero Emissions By 2050

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

Action aligns emissions reduction targets with levels needed for global transition to net-zero economy. First Solar, Inc. today announced a commitment to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 percent by 2028, relative to its emissions in 2020. It has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 […]

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Solar PV Can Help Businesses Save At Least 25% in Electricity Cost, Says UOB

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

UOB Malaysia deputy chief executive officer Ng Wei Wei said:”Landed residential property households get to enjoy between 30 per cent and 50 per cent of monthly savings in electricity bills.” KUALA LUMPUR: A typical solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installation on commercial or industrial properties would help businesses to save potentially at least 25 per cent […]

Scatec awarded solar projects with 1,140MWh battery storage in South Africa government tender

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Mainstream Renewable Power Nabs 80% Stake of Solar Project Pipeline

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

International law firm Allens has advised Mainstream Renewable Power on its majority acquisition in a local company seeking to develop a portfolio of solar power projects in Vietnam. Deal: Mainstream Renewable Power has acquired an 80 per cent stake in “a local company” seeking to develop a 400-plus-megawatt portfolio of solar power projects in Vietnam. […]

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Power Outages: Days After Blackouts, Genesis Energy Signals Solar Power Development Intent

August 16, 2021 Anand Gupta

Genesis is attempting to reduce reliance on the gas and coal-fired Huntly Power Station. Genesis Energy “has signalled its intent” to invest heavily in solar power development. Three days after being at the centre of a storm over rolling blackouts after a grid emergency, Genesis announced it was “in active discussions with international solar developers […]