Sunpower Group Limited has announced a new agreement with Jining Energy Development Group, China. The agreement was made through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jiangsu Sunpower Clean Energy Co., Ltd. According to a company statement, the two companies will work together to promote integrated clean energy systems in the Jining region of China. The projects will include combined heat and power (CHP), solar and wind energy, and energy storage solutions. Some of these projects may also apply artificial intelligence to improve system efficiency. The announcement is part of both companies’ efforts to support China’s ongoing national targets to reduce carbon emissions and…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
In Japan, a 17-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Saga Prefecture will be upgraded with a new battery storage system. The Saga-Ouchi solar facility, which began operations in 2024, is jointly owned by ITOCHU Corporation and Kyudenko Corporation. Each company holds a 50% stake in the project. The plant currently sells electricity under a 20-year feed-in tariff (FIT) agreement to Kyushu Electric Power Company. The owners now plan to shift the plant to a feed-in premium (FIP) model. This system pays a premium above the market price instead of a fixed tariff. To support this change, a 12 MW /…
PetroEnergy Resources Corporation, Philippines announced that its renewable energy unit will begin commercial operations of the San Jose Solar Power Plant on 1 August. The project has a total installed capacity of 19.6 megawatts direct current (MWDC). The solar plant is managed by San Jose Green Energy Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Rizal Green Energy Corporation. This firm is a joint venture between PetroGreen Energy Corporation, PetroEnergy’s renewable arm, and Japan-based Taisei Corporation. The plant received its Provisional Authority to Operate from the Energy Regulatory Commission on 15 July. Approval for participation in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market was…
Meralco has reported its core income for the first half of 2025 at PHP 25.5 billion, equal to around USD 445 million. This reflects a 10% rise from the same period last year. The company shared the data in a filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange. More than half of this income, about 54%, came from its electricity distribution business. Power generation made up 37%, and the remaining 9% came from supplying electricity at retail and other business segments not related to power. As of June 2025, Meralco spent PHP 47.5 billion (roughly USD 829 million) on capital projects. About…
Amogy, a company based in New York, has signed an agreement with GreenHarvest, a Taiwan-based renewable energy firm. The project will install Taiwan’s first ammonia-to-power system. The pilot will be placed at a large industrial electricity user site in Taiwan. Installation is expected between late 2026 and early 2027. Amogy will supply the system technology. GreenHarvest will manage local integration, including power generation and distribution at the site. The ammonia-to-power system converts ammonia into hydrogen using a catalyst. The hydrogen is then used in a hydrogen engine to produce power. The system is designed to operate without carbon emissions during…
Ningbo Deye ESS International Trading Co., Ltd. has been approved as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) by China Customs. This status is given to companies that meet national standards for internal operations and customs compliance. AEO-certified companies receive faster processing during customs clearance. China Customs provides services such as lower inspection rates, reduced processing costs, and shorter clearance times. As part of recent policy changes, 17 new facilitation measures have been added to the existing 28. These include priority handling and fewer administrative steps. In addition to direct customs benefits, the General Administration of Customs coordinates with other government departments…
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) recently held a meeting with South Korea-based LS Electric to discuss possible areas of cooperation in the country’s energy sector. The meeting focused on potential uses of advanced power technologies, smart grid systems, and other infrastructure tools. Dr. Koo Ja-Kyun, chairman of LS Electric, presented an overview of the company’s work in energy systems. This includes digital solutions for power grids, artificial intelligence tools, and research into high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission. The company is also working on battery energy storage systems (BESS), which support grid operations by storing electricity during off-peak periods. In addition to large-scale…
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has finished putting in the rotor for Unit 1 of the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant Expansion. The rotor is a key part of the generator and weighs about 585 tonnes. EVN said this part of the work is necessary before they move on to installing other equipment. Different teams were involved, including those in construction, technical monitoring, and electromechanical setup. Once the rotor is in place, further electromechanical equipment will be installed. This will be followed by system tests and inspections before the unit can begin producing power. The expansion project at Hoa Binh is located on…
A group of companies led by Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI) has been awarded control of a large hydroelectric power facility in the Philippines. This was confirmed in a statement by Aboitiz Power Corporation. The Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plant Complex, located in Laguna, will be transferred to a consortium called Thunder Consortium. This group includes ARI, Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation, and Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. The award was given by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM), which manages government-owned energy assets. The complex has a total installed capacity of 728 megawatts. It includes Caliraya and Botocan, which are…
Battery maker CATL will supply up to 2.2 gigawatt-hours of battery systems for a project in Indonesia. The energy will be sent from Indonesia to Singapore using solar power. Vanda RE ordered the batteries. Vanda RE is a joint venture between Gentari International Renewables and Gurin Energy. CATL will build the batteries at its factory in Karawang, West Java. This supports Indonesia’s rule to use local materials and workers where possible. The project is located in the Riau Islands. It includes a solar farm with a planned capacity of 2 gigawatts. Battery storage will be 4.4 gigawatt-hours. The solar and…