Asia's galvanic shift towards renewable energy is in full thrust as it stands keenly on the precipice of a clean, sustainable future. With colossal investments in solar, wind, and hydro power technologies, Asia is firm in its commitment to harnessing renewable energy, charting an ambitious trajectory with an acute cognizance of the symbiosis between economic growth and environmental sustainability. Climate ...

Hydro power is a significant contributor to renewable energy production in Asia. With the growth of the energy sector and the need for clean energy, the region is taking steps to utilise its abundant hydro power resources. This article looks at the key players in the hydro power industry, major projects, and innovations in the sector. Key Players in Hydro Power in Asia Alstom Hydro: Alstom Hydro is a leadin ...

Southeast Asia's Hydropower Sector Faces Growing Pressure --- In recent years, the hydro power industry in Southeast Asia has faced mounting pressure to balance energy demands with environmental concerns. Despite its potential for sustainable energy production, the industry has had to respond to challenges as the region seeks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. One significant challenge for the hydro po ...

In recent years, hydro power technology has been gaining a lot of attention worldwide due to its numerous benefits. It's a renewable and sustainable source of energy that doesn't emit greenhouse gases or other harmful pollutants. As a result, it's becoming increasingly popular among the ASEAN countries due to its potential to significantly reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, and produce clean energy. I ...

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) signed its first medium-term hydropower PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL) to meet the projected peak demand. Corresponding to the agreement, NVVNL will supply power to Tata Power-DDL for the next five years during the summer months of May 2023 to September 2023 beginning from May 1,2023. The collaboration will ...

 Asahi Kasei's production facility for Dinamica artificial suede at its Nonwovens Plant in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan, has acquired the first Certificate of Renewable Energy Use by Powered by RE Certification Committee, utilizing Hitachi's Powered by RE system, which visualizes the usage of renewable energy. The certification, acquired on March 8, 2023, ensures that the production facility for Dinamica is pow ...

The fishing village of Khoen Khen in southern Laos is a quiet place, nestled along the banks of the Mekong River and hemmed by a ridge of mountains. But tranquil as it may now appear, locals say they’re waiting for a coming wave of construction that promises to uproot their village entirely. The 728-megawatt Phou Ngoy dam is one of a proposed cascade of nine dams on the mainstream of the Mekong in Laos. Cos ...

Hydro power generation has slumped in Tanzania as a prolonged drought reduced water levels in rivers and reservoirs, forcing the nation to increase its reliance on gas-fired electricity plants. Combined output from the East African nation’s four hydro power plants fell 86% to 34 megawatts, state utility Tanzania Electric Supply Co., or Tanesco, said on Monday. About 185 megawatts will be added from gas befo ...

MANILA - The Philippines' energy minister said Monday the country's power supply situation in 2023 is likely to be difficult, with some hydro plants expected to be unable to deliver electricity. Energy Minister Raphael Lotilla, in a forum organised by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines, also said he was encouraging the increased use of renewable sources of energy, which could help ease ...

Source: Wood Mackenzie Wood Mackenzie projected the markets to have 422GWh and 600GWh by 2031.  China and the United States are projected to account for 75% of the global demand for energy storage, Wood Mackenzie reported. In its Global Energy Storage Outlook, Wood Mackenzie reported the two markets will lead demand which is expected to reach 422 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in China and 600GWh in the US by 2031. E ...