MSpectrum, Inc., a subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has completed the installation of a rooftop solar facility for General Trias Water Corporation (GTWC) in Cavite, Philippines. The project has a capacity of 33 kilowatt-peak (kWp) and is expected to produce around 45,350 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually. This solar energy will power GTWC’s water pumps, making it the first water utility in the area to adopt solar energy for its operations. In addition to supplying renewable energy, the project is expected to bring environmental benefits. MSpectrum estimates that the facility will reduce carbon emissions by 32.3 metric tonnes annually.…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
CHN Energy, China has connected its 400-megawatt (MW) solar-hydrogen-storage project in Rudong County to the power grid as of December 31, 2024. The facility, located on tidal flats in the Yudong Reclamation Area, is China’s first offshore site integrating solar energy production, hydrogen generation, and storage technologies. This large-scale project covers an area of 287 hectares and includes several advanced components. Among them are a 220-kilovolt onshore booster station, a 60 MW/120 megawatt-hour energy storage unit, and a hydrogen facility capable of producing 1,500 cubic meters of hydrogen per hour. The hydrogen station can also refuel up to 500 kilograms…
South Korea is advancing its renewable energy initiatives with a focus on hydrogen production from biogas. A new commercial agreement has been signed between Utility, a U.S.-based company specializing in eXERO™ gas production technology, and GH EnA, a Korean engineering firm. The agreement supports South Korea’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, which emphasizes biogas and hydrogen as tools for achieving carbon neutrality and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. The agreement includes projects to deploy Utility’s H2Gen® reactors in several South Korean locations, including Chuncheon, Taebaek, Hongcheon, Sokcho, Yangyang, Goseong, and Inje. These hydrogen plants will convert biogas into carbon-negative hydrogen for…
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) has announced that it will supply a steam turbine and generator for the Patuha Geothermal Power Plant Unit 2 in West Java, Indonesia. The order was placed by PT Inti Karya Persada Tehnik (IKPT), a subsidiary of Toyo Engineering Corporation and the EPC contractor for the project. The Patuha Geothermal Power Plant is owned and operated by PT Geo Dipa Energi, an Indonesian state-owned company. The new unit, scheduled to begin operations in 2027, will have a generating capacity of 60.3 megawatts (MW). Once completed, this expansion will double the power generation capacity…
Sunrise Shares Energy Sdn Bhd (SSE), through its subsidiary Sunrise Megabatt Sdn Bhd (SMSB), has signed a distribution agreement with Zhejiang Jinko Energy Storage Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Jinko Solar Co Ltd. This agreement allows SSE to distribute Jinko Energy Storage’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Malaysia. Jinko Solar is a global manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules and energy storage systems. It serves over 4,000 customers in 200 countries. The company is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of about RM45.8 billion and the New York Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of about…
Sekisui Chemical, a Japanese materials company, announced plans to begin mass production of lightweight and flexible solar cells. This project will be carried out through a joint venture with the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), Japan. The total cost of the initiative is 314.5 billion yen (approximately $1.99 billion), with the Japanese government providing subsidies to cover half the expenses. The new company, named Sekisui Solar Film, is set to launch in early January. It will handle the design, manufacturing, and sales of perovskite solar cells, which are known for being lightweight and adaptable to various surfaces. These cells will…
A 4,000-ton all-terrain crane developed by XCMG is being used in the construction of a 500 MW wind-solar-storage project at the Ordos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park in Inner Mongolia, China. This crane, known as the XCA4000, is specifically designed for lifting and installing large wind turbines. The Ordos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park is the world’s first fully operational zero-carbon industrial zone. The park is a joint venture between the Ordos Municipal Government and Envision Technology Group. It operates entirely on green electricity, with 80% of the energy coming from clean sources like wind and solar power. The remaining 20% is supplied through…
State Grid Shizuishan Power Supply Company has completed grid-connected energy storage projects in Ningxia, China. Last week, the 220 kV bus sectional transformation at the Xiangyang Substation was completed, allowing the connection of two large energy storage projects, Jianbi and Yuanzhishan Energy Storage Power Stations. Each station has a capacity of 400,000 kilowatts. The energy storage projects were connected to the grid one year ahead of schedule. The new infrastructure includes two 220-kilovolt outlet intervals, which provide 200,000 kilowatts of grid capacity for each project. Energy storage facilities like Jianbi and Yuanzhishan help regulate the power grid, stabilize fluctuations, and…
VCI Global Limited, a Malaysian company, made a statement to acquire a 1.14-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Novo Selo, North Macedonia, for $1.26 million. The company stated that, “the solar farm is integrated with the national power grid and operates under a power purchase agreement.” The solar facility uses bifacial solar panels, which capture sunlight from both sides to increase energy generation. It is equipped with Huawei Technology inverters that convert the direct current (DC) power produced by the panels into alternating current (AC) electricity. This electricity is supplied to the grid under a power purchase agreement with Mega Concept…
Envision Energy has partnered with ACEN, the renewable energy division of the Ayala Group, to deliver wind turbines for a major wind energy project in the Philippines. Known as Quezon North Wind, the project is currently the largest onshore wind energy initiative in the country. The agreement involves Envision Energy supplying wind turbine generators with 150-meter towers. The first phase of the Quezon North Wind project will have an installed capacity of 344.5 MW. ACEN has also approved additional phases of the project, with a total planned capacity of 550 MW. The project spans two provinces, Laguna and Quezon. This…