Trinasolar, a global leader in smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions, proudly announces the commercial operation of its latest agrivoltaics project in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Developed by Trina’s International System Business Unit (ISBU) arm, which specializes in the production and delivery of utility-scale solar projects for the global market, this particular large-scale initiative represents a significant milestone for its operations in the Japanese market, demonstrating the potential of agrivoltaics to harmonize renewable energy production with agricultural activities. The Fukuchiyama project utilizes 3,392 of Trinasolar’s ultra-high power Vertex N 720W series modules, incorporating the latest 210mm wafer technology and…
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Sarawak Energy has completed Phase 1 of Project Pak Tambang (e-Sampan), a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative led by its Research and Development (R&D) division. This project focuses on preserving the cultural heritage of Kuching’s Old Town and promoting environmental sustainability through the electrification of the city’s iconic perahu tambang. The presentation and prototype testing of the e-Sampan, conducted by Sarawak Energy, took place at Masjid Hidayatul Rahman, Kampung Gersik on 27 August. The event was officiated by YB Datuk Dr Haji Rahman Junaidi, Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication II (Utility), who is also the Pantai Damai assemblyman. Also…
A latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that the energy supply in Southeast Asia has substantially increased, supporting the expansion of the region’s economic development and population growth. Between 2000 and 2020, Southeast Asia’s overall energy supply increased by about 80%. The growth in energy supply is largely driven by fossil fuels, which more than doubled during the period. Renewable energy also recorded a notable growth of almost 2.5 times. However, it said that in parallel with the energy supply growth, climate change impacts have also increased. “Southeast Asia is one of the regions most affected by…
Hero MotoCorp, a global manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has commenced operations in the Philippines. The expansion marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the Philippines. Philippines’s Terrafirma Motors Corporation (TMC), a part of the Columbian Group of Companies, will serve as the exclusive assembler and distributor of Hero MotoCorp products & services. Earlier, in 2022, the two announced a partnership. As part of the expansion, a new state-of-the-art assembly unit and parts warehouse has been set-up at Terrafirma Motors Corporation in Laguna, Philippines. Spanning over 6,000 sq. mtrs, the assembly unit boasts of…
Research institution S&P Global has published the Solar Tracker Market Report 2024, which says global shipments of solar trackers reached 94GW in 2023, 29% more than in 2022. Global market distribution began to shift last year, with the market share of the United States, traditionally the largest market for solar trackers, falling from 47% to 38%. In contrast, emerging markets grew markedly, with notable increases in Saudi Arabia, India and Uzbekistan. TrinaTracker ranked sixth in global shipments in 2023, and third in key countries and regions, S&P Global said. TrinaTracker’s global market share reached 6%, double that of the previous…
Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, has wrapped its sponsorship and participation at the third edition of the Asia Urban Energy Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand. Strategically an extremely promising market for sustainable cooling, Tabreed is seeking new opportunities across Southeast Asia, where the effects of global temperature rises are posing ever greater risks to society. Directly addressing, and engaging with, developers, architects, planners, engineers, consultants and government officials, members of Tabreed’s senior management made a clear and compelling case for district cooling to be considered an essential part of sustainable infrastructure. As new smart cities are being planned, responsible…
A recent report by REN21 found solar manufacturing to be concentrated geographically in just five countries, which are estimated to produce more than 90% of the global capacity for producing solar modules. These countries are namely reported to be, China which leads with around 80% of overall solar PV manufacturing capacity, followed by Vietnam, India, Malaysia, and Thailand. REN21, a policy network and a multistakeholder governance group report highlighting growth in India’s renewable energy strategy. The report showed that, in 2023, renewable energy globally was on a path of recovery and progress, set against persistent challenges and disparities among technologies…
JinkoSolar Holding Co, announced that it has signed a Heads of Terms with kIEFER to supply SunTera, a large-scale battery storage system, to Athens International Airport (AIA), fulfilling its pledge to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2025. When completed, AIA will be the first international airport in the world to operate a 100% self-consumption system, as well as the largest system in an airport worldwide. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Jinko,” Kiefer General Manager Christos Petrocheilos stated. “We are thrilled to partner with kIEFER in this brand-new era of solar energy storage systems in Greece,” said Frank Niendorf,…
TotalEnergies has entered into an agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary TotalEnergies EP (Brunei) B.V. to Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad, a Malaysian independent oil and gas exploration and production company, for a consideration of $259 million. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2024. TotalEnergies EP (Brunei) B.V. owns and operates a 37.5% interest in Block B, alongside Shell Deepwater Borneo (35%) and Brunei Energy Exploration (27.5%). Block B, located 85 kilometers off the coast of Brunei, contains the Maharaja Lela/Jamalulam (MLJ) field, which started producing in 1999 and represented a net production for TotalEnergies of approximately 9,000…
Leading inverter and energy storage company Sungrow held the “Sungrow Bridge: Ph.D Talk in Shanghai” technology and brand value proposition exchange meeting in Shanghai, which gathered together technical experts, doctors, industry leaders, and approximately 40 media representatives specializing in the realm of clean power conversion. The event aimed to delve into the theme of “Bridge to a Sustainable Future” by exploring technological innovation and application trends in this crucial sector. As stated by Connie Wang, Vice President of Sungrow, in her inaugural address, the “Bridge to a Sustainable Future” value proposition encapsulates not only the fundamental logic of technology, the…