Tag: Renewable Energy
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Cypark and Sunview Win RM1.962 Billion Tasik Kenyir Floating Solar Project
Article Date: April 3, 2026 A consortium involving Cypark Resources Bhd and Sunview Group Bhd has secured a RM1.962 billion contract for a 595MWac floating solar photovoltaic power plant with battery energy storage system at Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu. The engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning contract was awarded by TNB…
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South Korea Plans 3GW of Reservoir Floating Solar by 2030
Article Date: April 29, 2026 South Korea’s Korea Rural Community Corp. (KRC) plans to expand floating solar capacity on agricultural reservoirs to 3GW by 2030, up from 105MW currently in operation. According to KRC, 2,333 of its 3,428 agricultural reservoirs have been identified as suitable sites for floating solar development.…
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India Plans Dedicated Policy Push for Floating Solar Projects
Article Date: May 1, 2026 India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working on a dedicated scheme to promote floating solar projects, according to MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi. Speaking at the 13th Foundation Day of the National Solar Energy Federation of India, Sarangi said the ministry is looking…
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Floating Wind May No Longer Be the Default Option for Deepwater Windfarms
Article Date: April 21, 2026 A new analysis by TGS | 4C suggests that floating wind may no longer be the default option for offshore wind projects in deeper waters. The research re-examines global offshore wind resources and considers how advances in deepwater fixed-bottom and hybrid foundation technologies could change…
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France Announces 10GW Offshore Wind Tender as Part of Renewables Push
Article Date: April 6, 2026 France has announced tenders for seven offshore wind projects totaling 10GW, alongside additional tenders for solar and onshore wind. The move forms part of the country’s wider strategy to accelerate renewable energy deployment and strengthen energy sovereignty. According to the report, France’s 10-year energy planning…
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Floating Offshore Wind Technology Advances Toward Large-Scale Deployment
Article Date: 14 May 2024 Researchers at the University of Maine are developing next-generation floating offshore wind turbine technology, aiming to unlock wind resources in deep ocean waters. Floating wind turbines are designed for areas where traditional fixed-bottom systems are not feasible due to depth. These systems are anchored using…
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Floating Solar Farm to Cover Over One-Third of Lower Seletar Reservoir by 2029
Article Date: December 24, 2025 A large floating solar farm is planned for Lower Seletar Reservoir, where it will cover approximately 36% of the water surface and generate at least 130 megawatt-peak (MWp) of electricity when completed in 2029. Construction is expected to begin in 2027. According to Singapore’s national…
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Masdar Signs Deal to Build Southeast Asia’s Largest Floating Solar Project in Malaysia
Article Date: December 23, 2025 Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar has signed an agreement to develop the largest floating solar power project in Southeast Asia, marking its first partnership in Malaysia. The project involves a 200 MW floating photovoltaic plant at Chereh Dam in Pahang, spanning approximately 950 acres…
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Odisha Plans Floating Solar Projects on Water Bodies to Generate Power
Article Date: December 13, 2025 The Indian state of Odisha is planning to develop large-scale floating solar power projects to address land scarcity and accelerate renewable energy deployment. According to the Grid Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GRIDCO), the state intends to utilise its extensive network of reservoirs and water bodies…
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Zimbabwe to Begin Construction of Floating Solar Project
Article Date: December 9, 2025 Zimbabwe plans to start construction of a floating solar power project next year, marking an important step in diversifying its energy mix and improving electricity reliability. The project will be installed on a water body, allowing solar generation without competing for land while also helping…