Asia & Oceania

Utility-scale solar and wind curtailment in Australia’s NEM reached a record high of over 7TWh in 2025, according to analyst Rystad Energy.

Quality assurance provider Intertek has acquired Aerial PV Inspection, a specialist in drone-enabled solar site inspections.

Jupiter International has commissioned its 1GW third solar cell production line online at its Baddi facility in Himachal Pradesh.

Chinese manufacturers dominate PV Tech Research’s new inverter bankability rating report, but recent EU and US policies targeting Chinese-made inverters may create opportunities for other companies.

ACEN Australia has announced the integration of its 400MW Stubbo Solar project in New South Wales into its AU$750 million (US$530 million) non-recourse portfolio debt facility.

New Zealand gentailer Contact Energy has announced a NZ$525 million (US$316 million) equity raise to accelerate its Contact31+ strategy, which aims to position the company as a leader in New Zealand’s renewable energy future.

Axis Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to develop up to 5GW of renewable energy capacity in the state. 

As Australia’s renewable sector matures, the coupling of solar and storage is emerging as the dominant paradigm for large-scale projects.

The Philippines will launch a number of renewable energy auctions between 2027 and 2035 for at least 25GW of capacity each year.

Inox Clean Energy has partnered with integrated renewable energy platform RJ Corp to expand into Africa’s renewable energy markets.