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China mulls to build first solar power station in space

An experimental space power plant is on the works in Chongqing.

China mulls to build first solar power station in space

An experimental space power plant is on the works in Chongqing.

Malaysia tenders 500MW of grid-connected solar projects

 Foreign bidders involved in a consortium will be allowed to take up to 49% in the projects.

JERA and TEPCO Power Grid invest $32.68m in UK-based battery storage firm

The investment will allow JERA to study batteries and TEPCO PG to expand to the UK.

India's Andhra Pradesh unveils 600MW solar-wind hybrid tender

The minimum bid capacity has been set at 200 MW with individual project capacities of 50 MW minimum.

Laos eyes being a transmission hub by 2025

It wants to modernise its power sector and boost export capacity to 14,800MW.

Saudi Arabian investment fund to raise stake in ACWA Power

It is banking on ACWA Power's diversification into solar power and electric vehicles.

India and Southeast Asia are the largest markets for utility-scale solar auctions: study

Corporate PPAs and rooftop portfolios could also be sizeable segments.

American firm sees $50b opportunity in India's energy storage

AES sees battery storage systems could replace diesel-fueled power plants.

Kyushu Electric to decommission ageing Genkai nuclear reactor

Safety costs of the reactor were too high to bear.

Solar Philippines eyes 500MW of projects in India: report

The company cited the country's favourable regulatory environment.

2 in 5 institutional investors eye Japan's renewables market

Japan could get a chunk of the $210b of future global investments over the next five years.

Huge Chinese borrower with interest in renewables misses bond payments

China Minsheng Investment Group has not returned money to bondholders that it had pledged to repay 1 February.

Blasts rock Arun III hydropower plant in Nepal

The plant is being built with India’s assistance.

Pacific Hydro gets permits for 555MW of projects in Victoria and Queensland

It can now commission technical studies and analysis on the two projects.

Asia Pacific countries gear up to lead offshore wind markets

Developers are flocking to Australia, India, and Japan, and other Asian countries.

AC Energy inks $115.63m acquisition deal for PHINMA Energy

It bought a 51.48% stake in PHEN for $65.44m and subscribed to its shares worth $50.62m.