At its latest earnings call held on February 25, US-based power company AES announced that it has signed nearly 5GW worth of PPAs for renewable energy in 2021, thereby surpassing its original target of 3-4GW. ... more
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Selayar Hybrid Solar Power Plant in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province Is Ready for Operation |
| published: 2022-03-09 9:30 |
Awaluddin Hafid, general manager of Indonesia’s State Electricity Company (PLN) for South, Southeast, and West Sulawesi, announced on March 3 that the Selayar Hybrid Solar Power Plant (PLTS) will soon enter operation within the first half of this year. ... more
Russia-Ukraine War Hits Fossil Fuels, MOEA: Taiwan's Energy Supply Not Affected |
| published: 2022-03-08 13:58 |
In response to the outbreak of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) stated that whether it is coal, oil, or natural gas, all are sufficiently stocked in response to concerns over Taiwan’s energy supply being affected by the war. ... more
UK to Initiate Review Procedure on Rolls-Royce’s SMR That Would Provide Power for Millions of Households |
| published: 2022-03-08 9:30 |
The British government has asked regulatory authorities to activate the review procedure on the SMR of Rolls-Royce. Policy stipulators are hoping that this implementation would help to lower the dependency on fossil fuels and lower carbon emission. Each small factor is expected to provide power for approximately one million households. ... more
Rising Demand for Solar Energy Drives Up Module Prices |
| published: 2022-03-08 9:30 |
Is there a downward trend in solar module prices? According to a survey by developer LevelTen Energy, due to challenges such as increasing solar demand, economic fluctuations, and supply chains, the price of solar modules in the United States has continued to rise since 2020 and pricing will continue to increase with the demand for renewable energy in the future. ... more
Taipower Chairman and President Resign in Wake of 303 Blackout, Tseng Wen-sheng: Taiwan's Power Supply Faces 3 Major Challenges |
| published: 2022-03-08 9:30 |
After the 303 power outage, the resignations of both the chairman and the president of Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) were accepted by the government. ... more
GM Announces US$400M Investment to Expand Battery Raw Material Plant in Canada |
| published: 2022-03-08 9:30 |
General Motors, in partnership with South Korea's POSCO Chemical, announced an investment of US$400 million to build a new battery raw material plant in Quebec, Canada. ... more
Mini Electric Now Open for Preorder in Taiwan Despite Lack of Delivery Date, Retail Price |
| published: 2022-03-08 9:30 |
Mini Cooper enthusiasts in Taiwan are set to rejoice, as the brand-new Mini Electric BEV has been formally announced for preorder in Taiwan. Prospective buyers need to merely pay a deposit online via credit card in order to reserve their spot to become one of the very first owners of the Mini Electric. ... more
Iran Makes Steady Progress in Deployment of PV Systems with 2.4MW Entering Operation in Past Two Months |
| published: 2022-03-08 9:30 |
Iran’s English newspaper the Tehran Times reported on February 26 that about 415 PV generation units have entered operation in the country over the past two months. Their combined generation capacity reaches 2.4MW. This information was provided by the country’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA). ... more
Amprius Commercial Silicon Anode Lithium Battery Possesses Energy Density of 450Wh/kg |
| published: 2022-03-07 9:30 |
The energy density of commercial lithium-ion batteries has increased again. Recently, American lithium battery company Amprius shipped the first batch of silicon anode lithium-ion batteries, claiming that its battery storage capacity is 75% more than that of the Tesla Model 3 while also lighter and 37% less bulky. ... more
