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Levanta funds 166 MW Philippine solar project

5 June 2026

Singapore-based green energy developer Levanta Renewables reached financial close and greenlit its 166 MWp Barotac solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Iloilo, Philippines.

GE Vernova to supply 100-MW wind turbines for a project in India's Gujarat

5 June 2026

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) has secured an order from Powerica Limited to supply wind turbines for a 100-MW wind power project in Gujarat, marking the first deployment of the company's 3.8 MW-154m onshore wind turbine platform in the Indian market.

Pakistan cuts electricity tariff for three months

5 June 2026

Electricity consumers across Pakistan will receive a temporary reduction in power tariffs after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a cut of PKR1.98 per unit under the first quarterly tariff adjustment of the fiscal year

China secures energy market against global volatility

4 June 2026

China has stabilised its domestic energy markets and protected its high-tech emerging industries despite rising geopolitical tensions and volatile global commodity markets, official data showed.

Extreme weather threatens China green grid stability

4 June 2026

Severe weather anomalies compromise the reliability of China's future renewable energy system reports. Bad weather disrupts wind and solar installations nationwide, meaning climate change will increase green electricity shortfalls.

Afghanistan needs to import 80% of its electricity: UNDP

4 June 2026

Afghanistan imports around 80% of its electricity, with more than 90% of those imports coming from Central Asia and the remainder supplied by Iran, according to a United Nations Development Programme report.

Malaysia to deploy 2,000 MW LSS6 solar tender

4 June 2026

The government of Malaysia is preparing to release the largest solar auction in the nation’s history, structurally shifting its clean energy landscape away from unmitigated variable generation toward a highly disciplined, baseload-ready power grid

China advances Xudabao nuclear power plant construction

3 June 2026

China National Nuclear Corporation completed hot functional tests at unit 3 of the Xudabao nuclear power plant in Liaoning Province, the state-owned company announced.

Vietnam’s Gia Lai draws wave of renewable energy investment as wind projects expand

3 June 2026

Vietnam’s central province of Gia Lai is emerging as a renewable energy investment hub, with several large-scale wind power projects secured in the first months of 2026.

Aozora Bank backs Chitose battery storage project in Hokkaido

3 June 2026

Daiwa Energy and Infrastructure Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daiwa Securities Group Inc, has secured project financing from Aozora Bank for a grid-scale battery energy storage system project in Chitose, Hokkaido.

TNB commissions Malaysia’s first grid-integrated utility-scale BESS

3 June 2026

Malaysia’s state-owned utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad has commissioned the 100 MW/400 MWh Santong battery energy storage system, marking the country’s first utility-scale BESS.

Indonesia and GGGI target $2bn green investment push by 2030

3 June 2026

Indonesia’s National Development Planning Ministry along with the Global Green Growth Institute are preparing to put in place $2bn in green investment by the end of the decade.

iNVERGY commissions 3-GWh battery storage manufacturing facility in India's Uttar Pradesh

3 June 2026

iNVERGY India Pvt. Ltd. has inaugurated a battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility in Dasna, Uttar Pradesh, as the company seeks to strengthen its presence in India's rapidly expanding energy storage market.

Asia’s EV race speeds up as China’s champions challenge Tesla

2 June 2026

As of mid-2026, China remains the centre of gravity in the EV world.

Vietnam launches nationwide rollout of E10 biofuel

2 June 2026

Vietnam has begun a nationwide rollout of mandatory E10 biofuel sales from June 1, in a move aimed at cutting emissions, advancing clean energy use and strengthening national energy security,

Malaysia activates phased B15 biodiesel rollout

2 June 2026

The Malaysian government has officially commenced the gradual rollout of its mandatory B15 biodiesel programme across Peninsular Malaysia

China’s LNG imports climb in May

2 June 2026

China recorded a year-on-year rise in LNG imports in May.

Malaysia to reach 2040 renewable targets nine years early

2 June 2026

Malaysia's clean energy landscape is undergoing a structural acceleration, moving ahead of its regional peers, officially on track to eclipse its National Energy Policy (NEP) 2040 renewable energy capacity target

Battery bottleneck threatens India’s renewable energy ambitions

2 June 2026

In part in order to reduce its heavy reliance on imported energy, India has an ambitious plan in place - a renewable energy capacity of 500GW by 2030.

India eyes expanded uranium imports from Canada to fuel nuclear power expansion

2 June 2026

India is seeking deeper uranium supply ties with Canada and is willing to purchase significantly larger volumes of the nuclear fuel to support its ambitious plans for expanding atomic power generation.

Coal India reports 12% drop in production in May

2 June 2026

State-run Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest coal producer, reported a sharp decline in output during May even as India witnessed record electricity demand.

South Korea online shopping hits record on EV

2 June 2026

Online retail sales in South Korea expanded 10% year on year to achieve an all-time record high, driven by web purchases of Tesla (TSLA) electric vehicles, the Ministry of Data and Statistics reported.

India mandates domestic solar cells for key projects

2 June 2026

India’s solar industry entered a new phase on June 1 as the government implemented stricter domestic sourcing rules for solar projects, a move aimed at reducing dependence on imports and strengthening the country’s renewable energy manufacturing.

Philippine rooftop solar boom makes country China’s second-largest export market in 2026

1 June 2026

The Philippines has emerged as China’s second-largest export market for solar panels so far in 2026, driven by a rapid expansion of rooftop installations as households and businesses seek relief from some of the highest electricity prices in Asia.

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