Aslan Energy Capital and Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung (JIEP) have signed a head of agreement to build a new data centre in East Jakarta, Indonesia. The project is called the Aslan Jakarta Data Centre, or AJDC. The planned facility will have a power capacity of 40 megawatts. It will be located inside the JIEP industrial zone and is scheduled to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2027. The centre will support up to 7,000 server racks. The data centre will also include a battery energy storage system with 120 megawatt-hours of capacity. The battery system will store electricity for…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
Kashgar, China now has more than 10.2 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar capacity. This figure comes from the State Grid Kashgar Power Supply Company. It represents 75.7% of the city’s total installed power capacity. The new total makes Kashgar the first area in Xinjiang to complete a solar-only power base above the 10 GW level. The solar projects are supported by local desert and Gobi terrain. These landscapes are being used for utility-scale energy projects. Kashgar gets over 2,800 hours of sunlight each year. According to the local power company, the area’s total solar potential could reach up to 200…
Sembcorp Industries has announced a new clean energy project that it will develop and operate in India. The company, through its unit Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited, will develop and operate a 50 megawatt (MW) renewable energy project. The contract was awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI). This project will supply electricity around the clock. To make that possible, Sembcorp will use different renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and a battery storage system. The total installed capacity for these sources will reach about 300 MW. The power generated from the project will be sold to…
A new round of rooftop solar systems is on the way to Singapore. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) and logistics real estate group ESR are teaming up on this project. They’ve secured $9.5 million in funding from Taiwan’s Bank SinoPac to get started. The project begins with 10 megawatts (MW) of solar panels spread across rooftops. Later, the plan is to grow the total capacity to 40 MW. The full loan agreement allows for up to $35 million in support. This deal is a first for the TEPCO Group. The financing is being done through a special company set…
Shanghai is hosting the world’s largest solar event this week. The SNEC PV+ Conference is running until Friday. It brings together solar makers, energy experts, and government officials. Around half a million people are expected to attend. But this year’s gathering comes at a time when China’s solar panel shelves are getting full. Production is high. Demand is not keeping pace. This mismatch is causing prices to drop. Solar panel output in May fell by 7% from April. It is expected to fall another 4–5% in June, according to data from Shanghai Metals Market. But even with this dip, Chinese…
In Seoul, South Korea, REPT BATTERO and Hyosung Heavy Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement focuses on battery energy storage systems. Under the deal, REPT BATTERO will supply 2.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy storage products. REPT BATTERO will provide battery cells, modules, and direct current (DC) containers. The company will also support Hyosung with system design and quality control. Hyosung Heavy Industries will be responsible for global marketing and regional certifications. The 2.5GWh product supply will be rolled out through this partnership. Both firms aim to increase their share in the global energy storage market. Hyosung Heavy…
Singapore is moving toward importing more clean electricity from other countries through regional power grid connections. The country currently depends on natural gas for almost all of its electricity but aims to diversify. New interconnections, mainly using subsea cables, are part of this shift. Data from Rystad Energy shows that if all proposed cross-border grid projects are completed, they could support up to 25 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy and energy storage capacity. This includes solar, hydropower, and offshore wind projects across Southeast Asia. The potential investment could exceed $40 billion. By connecting with nearby countries, Singapore could cut up…
RGE and TotalEnergies have agreed to build a solar power plant with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Riau Province, Indonesia. The project will be developed in stages through their joint venture company, Singa Renewables (Singa), which is owned equally by both firms. The official agreement was signed on 28 May 2025 at the Presidential Palace. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and French President Emmanuel Macron were present at the announcement. The solar plant and battery storage system are expected to provide energy for both local use and export. Once operational, the plant will supply clean electricity to green industrial…
Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam have agreed to move electricity made from wind and sun across the sea. The energy will start in Vietnam, travel underwater, and reach homes and businesses in Malaysia and Singapore. A group of companies from each country has joined to build this plan. From Malaysia, TNB and PETRONAS formed MY Energy Consortium. From Vietnam, PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) is part of the team. From Singapore, Sembcorp Utilities is involved. Together, they signed a development deal. Their plan is to send renewable electricity through a new subsea cable. The power will go from Vietnam into the…
In April 2025, the Department of Energy in the Philippines gave the green light to four power projects. These projects were officially endorsed to the Energy Regulatory Commission for review and approval. Among them are diesel and solar facilities. The list includes two diesel plants run by the National Power Corporation, a new solar project by Amatera Renewable Energy Corporation, and a modular diesel facility by Isabel Ancillary Services Co. Ltd. Another endorsed project is the Vista Alegre Solar Power Project, owned by Amatera Renewable Energy Corporation. The fourth is the Isabel Modular Diesel Power Plant, owned by Isabel Ancillary…