LNG TRADE IN 2017 TO GROW FASTEST SINCE 2011 ON LOW PRICES, LACK OF NUCLEAR POWER AND RISING SUPPLY CAPACITY

BNEF sees LNG demand grow to 280MMtpa this year and to 479MMtpa by 2030. However, new export projects across the U.S. and Australia could lead to supply overcapacity until 2024.

New market rules set to enable US$ 6bn in investment in Argentina's renewable power sector

New market rules which will allow large power users to directly meet their renewable power obligations through private supply contracts could lead to up to US$ 6 bn being invested in Argentina's energy sector over the next three years, and lead to the installation of around 4 GW in new generation capacity, the Energy Ministry says.

Quality Assurance Underpins Investment Confidence in Global PV Market

Latin America developing a strong quality infrastructure for Solar PV

Southeast Asia Eyes Renewable Energy to Fuel Economic Growth and Build Climate Resilience

Governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), have established a strategic partnership to accelerate the region’s transition to low-carbon, sustainable energy and build its climate resilience.

Upsolar announces new Turkey solar PV project

Construction on the Hilvan Enerji plant will begin within the next few months, with the installation of 87,630 Upsolar UP-M270P modules.

Wirsol Energy and Edify Energy complete $380m Solar Financing in Australia

Australian renewable energy developer Edify Energy and German group Wirsol are to collaborate on three new large-scale solar farms: the Whitsunday and Hamilton Solar Farms in Queensland, and the Gannawarra Solar Farm in Victoria.

E.ON offers “digital” solar option for customers

As part of its "Your Energy," concept, E.ON says it is launching a range of digital products to the market this year, allowing customers to manage their use of solar power.

Tesvolt develops high-voltage storage system using Samsung SDI batteries

Tesvolt says it has developed the system in collaboration with Samsung SDI, with capacity from 4.8 kWh to multiple MWh, and with a predicted 30-year life span.

Leclanché’s new marine battery system approved under revised DNV-GL requirements

Leclanché says that its Marine Rack System (MRS) – a modular, Lithium-ion battery system - will reduce marine vessels’ emissions and operating costs. It is to be used in Denmark’s E-ferry.

Taiwan spearheads smart grid

More efficient, clean and robust ‘smart’ energy networks are potentially set to emerge from new and wide-ranging research led by Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).