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Solar power development in Southeast Asia

As renewables markets mature, renewables investors are looking to new markets for their next source of growth. Solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has great potential and has been the most attractive renewable energy source amongst the Southeast Asian nations. Annual solar radiation levels in the region ranges from 1,460 to 1,900 kWh/m2/per year. Growth prospects are tremendous in Southeast Asia with a combination of fast-growing economies with resulting investment in manufacturing, transportation and energy infrastructure, rapid growth in electricity demand and good solar resource.

Solar power development in Southeast Asia

As renewables markets mature, renewables investors are looking to new markets for their next source of growth. Solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has great potential and has been the most attractive renewable energy source amongst the Southeast Asian nations. Annual solar radiation levels in the region ranges from 1,460 to 1,900 kWh/m2/per year. Growth prospects are tremendous in Southeast Asia with a combination of fast-growing economies with resulting investment in manufacturing, transportation and energy infrastructure, rapid growth in electricity demand and good solar resource.

Singapore's installed solar capacity reaches 129.8MW

Non-residential installations grabbed the lion's share of installed capacity.

Where are the energy investment hotspots in Asia?

Myanmar stands out the most, according to OWL Energy's Tony Segadelli.

Are small modular reactors the way to go for Southeast Asia?

Post-Fukushima, nuclear energy remains a strategic option to address energy security and decarbonisation for developing economies, especially those in the ASEAN region. However, a Fukushima-scale accident occurring in ASEAN could lead to severe trans-boundary impacts to several ASEAN members due to close geographical proximity. ASEAN members are generally lacking in experience with nuclear energy albeit varied developments in nuclear safety, policy, and human infrastructure. The trans-boundary impacts due to a severe nuclear accident could cause catastrophic consequences in the region. With the lasting memories of Fukushima, the construction of large-sized reactors has become a highly sensitive and much disputed topic in ASEAN. The emergence of small modular reactors has somewhat revived the expectation of nuclear energy in the region.

Renewable Energy recipes II – feasible sites for PV projects

Continuing my series on recipes for procedures to support Asian countries in developing Renewable Energies, I am going to address the feasibility of sites for PV projects. One may think that it is obvious that some sites are not feasible: mountains, wetlands, rocky outcrops, coastal lines, water catchment areas and others. However the question then becomes are such types of sites really not feasible?

The era of battery-based energy storage is upon us

Will the traditional utility business model be disrupted?

Sembcorp nabs two rooftop solar facilities

They have a combined capacity of 2.3MW.

Why Singapore's savvy approach to solar growth threatens grid stability

Solar systems have gone from hanging to floating to "urban".

Drones are the new toys for the big power utility boys

Drone market's revenue is forecasted to hit $1.6b by 2024.

Singapore-based Equis mulls over selling India portfolio

Sources say Energon and Energon Soleq to be on sale.

How can the utilities industry successfully adapt in the digital world?

In order to thrive, utilities must embrace and harness digital transformation.

Flurry of offshore wind energy projects sweep Asia off its feet as costs keep falling down

Can the increasing penetration of wind power be handled without threatening the stability of the power system?

Engie tests self-contained power grid on island off Singapore

Hydrogen gas may be proven useful in energy storage.