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Trinasolar to expand hybrid solar initiatives across Southeast Asia

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Trinasolar has announced plans to expand its hybrid solar initiatives across Southeast Asia following the successful launch of Malaysia’s largest hybrid solar project in Merchang, Terengganu. The 100 MWac project combines 35 MW of floating solar panels with 65 MW of ground-mounted panels, designed to offset 202,024 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The plant utilizes Trinasolar’s Vertex 590-595W bifacial modules, which are renowned for their high efficiency and resilience in coastal environments. These modules capture…

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Uzbekistan plans to export surplus electricity to Europe by 2030

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The Uzbekistan government has announced plans to begin exporting surplus electricity to Europe by 2030, contingent on the successful completion of a trilateral transmission project with Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. This project includes the construction of a deep-water transmission cable across the Caspian Sea, enabling electricity transmission through Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and across the Black Sea to Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria. Uzbekistan’s renewable energy capacity is expected to exceed 4 GW by the end of 2024,…

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Solarvest signs five green power agreements to supply solar energy in Malaysia

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Solarvest Holdings Bhd has signed five Corporate Green Power Agreements (CGPAs) in Malaysia through two joint ventures to supply solar energy. These agreements involve a multi-asset exchange, two global semiconductor manufacturers, and a data centre service provider. The deals were established with Savelite Engineering Sdn Bhd and TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd. The agreements will support the development of two solar power plants in Lumut, Perak, and Kulim, Kedah, with a combined capacity of 59.98 MW….

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OECD electricity production rises 3.7%, driven by solar power surge, renewable growth

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In May 2024, total net electricity production in the OECD reached 854.4 TWh, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the IEA Monthly Electricity Statistics. This growth was primarily driven by a strong increase in renewable energy generation, which rose by 6.6% year-on-year (y-o-y). Solar power saw the most significant growth, surging by 19.7% y-o-y, while wind power also contributed with a 5.8% y-o-y increase. Hydropower generation remained largely…

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Indonesia targets $25.2 billion in private investment for green hydrogen by 2060

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Indonesia is aiming to attract $25.2 billion in private investment for the development of green hydrogen by 2060, according to the Ministry of Industry. This initiative is part of the country’s strategy to prevent an energy crisis in the industrial sector and support its ambitious goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 912 million tons by 2030, as reported by Xinhua news agency. Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company, is a major player…

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US solar panel makers seek retroactive duties on Vietnam, Thailand amid surge in imports

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A group of US solar panel manufacturers has requested the Commerce Department to impose retroactive duties on imports from Vietnam and Thailand, citing a surge in shipments from these countries amid ongoing investigations into alleged unfair trade practices. The probe, initiated by the Commerce Department in May, targets silicon solar cells and panels made in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia. The investigation focuses on accusations that these products were sold in the US at excessively…

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RECPDCL annuls Rs 127 billion Rajasthan HVDC project tender 

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REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) has cancelled the tendering process for a Rs 127 billion Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) – Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) scheme in Rajasthan involving High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) infrastructure. This decision comes after Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) emerged as the lowest bidder (L1). RECPDCL has now issued new tender documents, with the deadline for submitting responses set for September 17, 2024. The reasons for…

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New transmission scheme planned for renewable energy evacuation in Rajasthan’s Sirohi, Nagaur complexes

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A new transmission scheme is being developed to facilitate the evacuation of power from upcoming renewable energy zones (REZ) in the Sirohi and Nagaur complexes in Rajasthan. This initiative marks the fifth phase in a series of evacuation schemes from Rajasthan’s REZs, supplementing ongoing projects from earlier phases that include regions like Bhadla, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Fatehgarh, and Beawar. The scheme, termed “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph-V (Part-1: 4 GW)…

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CEA proposes draft regulations for cybersecurity in the power sector

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed draft regulations titled “Draft Central Electricity Authority (Cybersecurity in Power Sector) Regulations 2024” to enhance cybersecurity across India’s power sector. The CEA is currently seeking public comments on these draft regulations. Key Proposals: Creation of CSRIT-Power: The draft regulations propose the establishment of a “Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSRIT) – Power” under the CEA. This entity will be responsible for collecting traffic data from all “responsible entities”…

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UPPCL secures approval for 2,000 MW solar power tender with new deviations

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On August 1, 2024, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) received approval to proceed with a 2,000 MW solar power tender after securing modifications under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003. The Request for Selection (RFS) for this tender includes provisions favoring local projects in the event of tariff ties, in line with Uttar Pradesh’s Solar Policy 2022. The state commission approved the tender documents with specific deviations, and UPPCL must now align the…