Eku Energy Japan has announced that it has received approval from the Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) to move forward with the Eshi Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project is part of the Long-Term Decarbonization power source Auction (LTDA). The Eshi BESS will have a capacity of 150 megawatts (MW) and store 600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity. The system will be located in Eshi, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. It will be among the largest battery energy storage systems in Japan. Once operational, the facility will be able to store enough energy to supply power for four…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
China has rolled out new policies that make it easier for private companies to join the energy sector. The goal is to involve more privately owned businesses in building and operating infrastructure for power generation and storage. This includes areas such as hydroelectric plants, oil and gas reserves, and liquefied natural gas terminals. The government is also directing attention to newer areas of energy development. Private firms are being encouraged to invest in technologies like battery storage, smart power systems, electric vehicle charging networks, and local energy grids. These sectors are expected to grow as demand for clean electricity rises.…
TotalEnergies ENEOS has started installing a rooftop solar power system at a Samsung Electronics factory in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The system will have a capacity of almost 28 megawatt-peak (MWp). It will be installed at the Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex. The project is fully funded, installed, and operated by TotalEnergies ENEOS under a 20-year power purchase agreement. The solar system will use about 45,000 modules. When finished, it is expected to produce more than 40,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity per year. This will supply about 26% of the factory’s annual electricity needs. The project supports Samsung Electronics’…
Aboitiz Power Corporation, through its unit Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), has started work on a new hybrid energy storage system in the Philippines. The 48-megawatt (MW) Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage System (BESS) is located in Agusan del Norte. The BESS will be connected to TMI’s existing oil-fired power plant called TMI Mobile 2. This system is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2026. It will support the local power grid by helping manage electricity supply and demand. The battery can store excess electricity and release it when needed. This is the second hybrid battery energy storage system…
A new wind energy project is moving forward in Quezon Province, Philippines. Alternergy Holdings, through its unit Alabat Wind Power Corporation, is building a wind farm on Alabat Island. It will be the first wind farm in the area and the first to be built along the Pacific coast of the country. The project received $57.52 million (around PHP 3.26 billion) in funding. This is part of a larger loan package worth $93.62 million (PHP 5.3 billion) arranged with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation. Several groups supported the process, including legal, technical, and insurance teams. The wind farm will have 64…
Trinasolar, a solar technology company in China, has announced the development of a solar panel that can produce up to 808 watts of power. This is the highest output so far for a solar module made with perovskite and silicon tandem cells. The panel has a surface area of 3.1 square meters and uses 210mm by 105mm solar cells. The testing and certification of this module were completed by TÜV SÜD, a global certification body. The panel uses a combination of two types of solar cells: perovskite and silicon. Traditional silicon solar panels are close to their maximum efficiency. Tandem…
Vietnam has shared new plans to manage its electricity needs through 2030 and beyond. The plan looks at how the country can meet growing power demand while also using more renewable energy. In the next five years, Vietnam wants to make sure there is enough electricity for homes, businesses, and industries. The plan sets targets for how much power the country will produce and use. It also includes ideas for how to reduce reliance on imported fuels by increasing local renewable energy. From 2026 to 2030, Vietnam is looking to spend over $130 billion on power generation and building the…
Two new wind power projects in Vietnam, Huong Linh 3 and Huong Linh 4, are now connected to the national electricity grid. The announcement was made by POWERCHINA. Together, the two wind farms have an installed capacity of 60 megawatts (MW). The projects are expected to generate 165 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity each year. This output can meet the yearly power needs of about 48,000 households. According to the company, the wind farms are also expected to help reduce around 132,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Both wind farms are located in Quang Tri Province, which has seen several…
A solar power project is being planned in South Korea by energy investor Octopus Energy Generation and local company Skygreen Energy. The plan is to build up to 20 small and medium solar farms over the next two years. These farms are expected to produce 140 megawatts (MW) of electricity. According to the developers, this electricity could power around 45,000 homes each year. The new solar farms will be located mainly in the mid-western parts of South Korea. The goal is to supply clean electricity to companies in technology, manufacturing, and heavy industries. These companies currently use high levels of…
Shanghai Electric Group has signed a cooperation agreement with Masdar for the Al Sadawi Solar Photovoltaic Project. The total installed capacity of the project is expected to reach 2,000 megawatts (MW). This agreement is part of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program under its fifth round of bidding. The Al Sadawi solar project will follow the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. Under this model, the consortium led by Masdar, along with GD Power from China and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), will build, own, and operate the facility. The project will be located in the Sadawi region of Saudi Arabia.…