solar energy
Solar corporate funding down 10% in H1 2024: Mercom Capital
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This was despite a 9% increase in the number of deals.
                    
                                        
                    
                Solar and wind energy face integration challenges amidst high expansion
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Renewables reached 30% of global electricity in 2023, but grid flexibility issues persist.
                    
                                        
                    
                AE Solar boosts rooftop solar generation amidst shadow concerns
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Smart Hot-Sport Free 2.0 has 395 watts to 410 watts capacity.
                    
                                        
                    
                High import duties stifle Bangladesh's rooftop solar growth
                                                                                                 
                        
                        There is an information asymmetry within the sector.
                    
                                        
                    
                Jordan, Israel, UAE tie up to advance Project Prosperity
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The countries seek to develop clean energy and sustainable water desalination.
                    
                                        
                    
                Cambodia connects 100-MW solar park project to national grid
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The project was accomplished in partnership with the ADB. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Fossil fuel cost savings in Asia could reach $44b: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This $10b more than in the first half of 2022.
                    
                                        
                    
                Trina Solar breaks ground for PV Factory in China
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Its first phase will be completed by the end-2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                Asia to account for over 60% of global solar growth
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Solar capacity in the region will grow by about 760GW from now to 2031.
                    
                                        
                    
                GoodWe sees a bright future in building sustainable SEA cities
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Asia’s shift to solar power brings hope to a cleaner and greener economy.
                    
                                        
                    
                Saudi’s ACWA Power launches Dubai solar giant
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This 300-MW project forms part of the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
                    
                                        
                    
                Pacifico Energy begins construction of 121 MW PV park in Japan
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The solar farm will be installed at Sanda City in Hyogo prefecture, built mainly on an existing golf course.
                    
                                        
                    
                SEA vigorously navigates energy transition, hurdling odds
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The rapid decline in renewables cost provides opportunities for clean energy transition. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Malaysia to boost renewable energy capacity to 40% by 2035
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The country plans to double renewable energy capacity to 18 GW.
                    
                                        
                    
                New renewables trumps cheapest fossil fuel on cost
                                                                                                 
                        
                        2020’s new renewable project additions will save an estimated $156b.
                    
                                        
                    
                Thai oil giant PTT’s subsidiary invests $635m in Asia green energy
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It aims to have 30% of the power it generates come from renewables.