Pathway to Singapore’s solar development
Singapore could import large quantities of low-cost solar power from neighbouring countries using undersea cables, with the indicative cost being competitive with gas generation. Unlimited world-class pumped hydro energy storage is available in neighbouring countries in the range 50-5000 GWh to support very large scale transmission.
Singapore on track to hit 2030 solar targets
Research from the National University of Singapore indicates that Singapore could reach its 2 GW solar installation target by 2028, ahead of its 2030 deadline. The study suggests that the government could increase its long-term solar goals by adopting policies that promote better area utilisation, subsidies, and advancements in panel efficiency.
Australian company using nanomaterials for efficient, cheap hydrogen storage attracts federal funding
Australian company Rux Energy is commercialising technology that uses highly porous nanomaterials to coat tanks for hydrogen storage, claiming significant improvements to the cost, safety and efficiency of what remains a major industry barrier. It has secured funding in the Australian government’s latest round of research grants, and recently opened an office in Essex off the back of industry trials now underway in the UK.
SunCable secures another green light in quest to transport 1.75 GW via subsea electric cables
Singaporean authorities have granted conditional approval to SunCable’s flagship AustraliaAsia PowerLink, with SunCable’s interim CEO describing the win as a “vote of confidence in the commercial and technical viability of our project.”
North Queensland council provides approval for 1 GW multi-stage solar farm
Renewable energy developer Cambridge JMD Australia has received council planning approval to build its first Australian project, a multi-staged solar farm of more than 1 GW in north Queensland.
Gstar introduces 440 W TOPCon solar module with framless design
The Singapore-based manufacturer said its new panel can achieve self-cleaning through rainwater thanks to its frameless design. The new product features an operating temperature coefficient of -0.30% per C and an efficiency ranging from 21.51% to 22.53%.
Singapore progresses its 4 GW clean energy import ambition with new agreements
Singapore has progressed its ambition to import 4 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035 from neighbouring countries, which includes from Australia’s SunCable project, with the signing of two new agreements.
Singaporean startup achieves 22.6% efficiency for perovskite solar module
Singfilm Solar said the result has been certified by China’s National PV Industry Measurement and Testing Center.
Southeast Asia bets big on pumped hydro with 18 GW tipped by 2033
The increasing role of pumped hydro technology in Australia’s renewable energy transition is expected to be mirrored in the neighbouring Southeast Asia region with international consultancy Rystad Energy tipping the total capacity of operational projects will surge from the current 2.3 GW to 18 GW by 2033.
Singapore developer reveals 1 GW solar farm plan for north Queensland
The renewables arm of Singapore-based fund manager Cambridge RE Partners has unveiled plans for its first Australian project, announcing it has submitted a development application to establish a 300 MW solar farm in northern Queensland.
