The inaugural edition of Energy Asia 2023 will be held from 26-28 June, 2023 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The event will be hosted by Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) in partnership with the premier energy conference CERAWeek by S&P Global. The focus will be on how Asia can accelerate low-carbon pathways and unleash new potential for the region’s energy sector. With the theme, ‘Charting Pathways for a Sustainable Asia’, the three-day conference is expected to attract over 2,000 delegates from around the world, including leaders from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), International Renewable Energy Agency, International…
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Singapore-based Maxeon Solar Technologies, which delves into solar innovations and channels, has announced several product advances in its solar panel technology. In its statement, Maxeon disclosed what it called a world-record module aperture efficiency measurement of 24.7% for a full-scale Maxeon 7 panel, as confirmed by testing at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Further, the firm revealed the improvements in the efficiency of its existing Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) products, with 23% efficient Maxeon 6 panels now shipping into Europe. The firm said that the installations are already under way and a 24% efficient version of the Maxeon…
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DoE) has published the list of eligible bidders for participation in the country’s second green energy auction round (GEA-2) which is slated for June 19 with the offering of 11,600 MW of total capacity. It has listed 118 eligible bidders that include subsidiaries and associates of Aboitiz Power, Enfinity and Solar Philippines. It is reported that the number of potential bids amount to 339, which includes Phinma Solar Energy Corporation which accounts for almost one-third of the total. The pre-bid conference for qualified bidders is scheduled to take place on June 6, the DoE said.…
To achieve the target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions towards Net Zero emissions (NZE) in 2060, Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) has announced its initiative to change the energy landscape towards a decarbonised future. With this goal in mind, the country will be organising an event called – International and Indonesia CCS Forum 2023 (IICCS Forum 2023), scheduled to be held on September 11-12 at Hotel Mulia, Jakarta. Stressing the need to face global climate change, Dr Belladonna Troxylon Maulianda, PhD, P.Eng, Executive Director of ICCSC, said, “The ICCSC commitment to a future of energy decarbonisation is…
Singapore-based Cleantech Solar, a provider of renewable energy solutions in Southeast Asia and India, has signed a long-term solar deal with industrial thread manufacturer, Coats Group PLC in Indonesia to develop a 540 kW rooftop solar PV project at their facility in Pasuruan, East Java. As per the agreement, Cleantech Solar will provide end-to-end solar solutions and also ensure the performance of the system. The solar PV system includes 990 solar modules which is expected to generate 16 GWh of clean energy contributing in the reduction of over 13 kilotonnes of CO2 emissions. With this, Coats will be able use…
The Suez Canal Economic Zone’s (SCZONE) delegation to China held meetings with major international firms dealing in clean energy, digital solutions and the automotive industry in Hong Kong. The delegation also met with eminent officials associated with the Hong Kong Investment Authority, members of the Environmental Business Council and regional players in the field of clean energy. The statement said that the meetings were held especially in light of the Egyptian state approving special incentives for the green economy and the presence of economic zones with the package of benefits it offers to many sectors. Moreover,the strategic location also allows…
The pursuit of renewable energy sources has become increasingly vital today, driven by the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. To address this global challenge, the ZGC Forum, a renowned platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, recently organized an event in Beijing that highlighted nature-inspired renewable energy innovations. The event kickstarted on May 25 and was successfully wrapped up on May 30. The forum brought together experts, researchers, and industry leaders to showcase and discuss cutting-edge technologies that draw inspiration from the natural world to create sustainable energy solutions. Biomimicry in Renewable Energy One…
Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that its majority-owned unit, CSI Solar Co Ltd, will seek to raise CNY 6 billion (USD 845.4m/EUR 790.4m) gross in its initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai. CSI Solar is a solar module manufacturer and also operates as a total system solutions provider. As per the firm, CSI Solar’s stock is planned to be listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Chinese regulators had cleared the deal at the end of 2021 and accordingly, about 541.1 million shares will be issued at a price of CNY 11.10 apiece. A 30-day option…
Acen, the Phillipines based renewable energy major that is part of the Ayala group, is set to make Australia’s largest storage battery project linked to a solar farm. The project, to come up in the New England region of New South Wales, has secured approvals to take its size to 1.4 GW (1,400MW) and 2.8 GWh, or two hours of storage. The battery will accompany Acen Australia’s 720 MW New England solar farm. The new battery, if built, will overtake the 850MW/1680MWh Waratah Super battery, besides the recently announced 500MW/2000MWh Collie battery in Western Australia. The new project will play…
A latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) claimed that China would continue to withhold its globally dominant position in solar module manufacturing capacities even in 2030. The report estimated the likely production capacities of solar modules in different countries by 2030 if the announced projects are implemented. The report titled ‘The State of Clean Technology Manufacturing’ also said India might replace Vietnam’s solar module capacity by 2030 with the current growth and announced manufacturing capacities. In addition, it claimed that globally clean energy technology manufacturing saw a surge due to supportive policies, ambitious corporate strategies, and consumer demands. The IEA…