Bali volcano threat prompts distribution of solar-powered TVs, kits
Non-profit organization, Kopernic is providing disaster relief in Bali with the distribution of solar-powered televisions and kits.
Masdar to build 200 MW floating PV array in Indonesia
Abu Dhabi-based clean energy group Masdar has signed a project development agreement with a unit of Indonesian state utility PT PLN to build a 200 MW floating solar plant.
Ecoprogetti installs 200 MW PV production line in the Philippines
The Italy-based PV equipment manufacturer is soon to finish commissioning of another South-East Asia project, a 20 MW line in Indonesia, by December 2017.
Equis signs PPAs for 42 MW in Indonesia
Equis Energy has signed PPAs with utility PT PLN to develop 42 MW of solar capacity at multiple locations, including what will be the largest PV project in Indonesia.
GGGI issues call for PV projects proposals in Indonesia
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has started accepting expressions of interest (EOI) from prospective renewables developers for at least two solar, biomass or energy-efficiency projects in Indonesia.
Itochu to develop 507 kW array with storage in Indonesia
Japanese trading firm Itochu has revealed plans to install 507 kW solar on the roof of a new mall in Jakarta, Indonesia.
ADB proposes new approaches to financing energy projects
Governments of cash-strapped developing nations should start exploring a range of innovative financing solutions to support the development of environment-focused infrastructure projects such as financially bankable solar installations, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says in a new report.
Bali’s PV potential shines in ADB mapping study
The island of Bali could produce as much as 115,371.9 GWh of electricity per year — far above its projected requirement of just 4,992.7 GWh per year by 2019 — and solar offers the greatest potential for future development, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Goldman Sachs, Tennenbaum buy Conergy’s Asia business
A unit of Goldman Sachs and funds under Tennenbaum Capital Partners have jointly acquired Conergy Asia & ME and its subsidiaries from Kawa Solar Holdings.
Philippines: 60 MW solar PV plant commissioned on Cebu Island
A 60 MW solar PV plant in the city of Toledo, the largest solar project to be financially underpinned by the Development Bank of the Philippines, has begun dispatching electricity to the grid.
