Central & East Asia

India’s Discoms are the biggest hurdle to the proliferation of clean energy micro-grids, the head of the premier Indian government think tank and senior adviser to prime minister Narendra Modi has said.

NTPC taps the Central Public Sector Unit scheme that mandates the use of locally sourced modules.

With Pakistan's water reserves fast depleting, floating solar will be key to conserving resources and producing cheap energy, said power minister Omar Ayub Khan.

Middle Eastern clean energy player will assist with US$300-320m roadmap to deliver large-scale PV pipeline in Caucasus state, which only boasts 50MW up-and-running despite high irradiation.

The transaction is awaiting regulatory approval and will see Mitsubishi take 80% stake in company with Chubu holding the remaining 20%.

Claims that net-zero goal and 2.5TW of PV are ‘technically and economically feasible’ by mid-century come as reports suggest Beijing could axe large-scale PV subsidies next year.

Indian power giant scoops up more capacity at huge 5GW solar park in Gujarat.

Hevel bags EDB loan, Azure raises from Canadian shareholder, Grenergy in green bond debut, Mirova backs Corsican solar-plus-storage specialist.

Project in Sirdarya follows Helios’ deal for 40MW extension to 300MW-plus Namagan complex and adds to PV growth in Central Asian state, lately known for ultra-cheap solar ventures.

One of India's largest utilities joins financier to deliver 10,000 grids and power five million households in next decade.