ClearVue’s technology expansion: Australia-based smart building materials company Clearvue Technologies Limited has announced a research partnership with Qatar University and Australia’s Murdoch University. Under the arrangement, the 2 institutions will work with ClearVue’s patented solar PV glazing technology to develop innovative solutions to enhance greenhouse performances in extreme environments with an aim to address food security challenges in the arid climates of Qatar. Their research project is titled Concept Design and Validation of an Energy-efficient Clear Solar Glass Greenhouse for Higher Food Production in Arid Climate of Qatar.
Supported by a $500,000 grant from the Qatar National Research Fund, the initiative is targeted to enable year-round crop cultivation with climate control and crop growth strategies and energy efficiency. For this purpose, ClearVue will provide access to its advanced greenhouse research facility at Murdoch University during the 3-year research period to enable year-round crop cultivation. The greenhouse, fitted with ClearVue’s patented solar glass, will be transformed into a microgrid blended with an energy storage system that can operate as a standalone energy system. Recently, ClearVue signed an OEM Manufacturing Agreement with China’s Maxblue Industrial Glass Co., Ltd. to manufacture products using the former’s advanced PV glazing technology, exclusively for ClearVue.
Energy China bags Philippines project: China Energy Engineering Group (Energy China) has secured a contract to build a 3.5 GW solar PV project in the Philippines. Touted by developer Terra Solar Philippines In (TSPI) as the world’s largest contiguous solar and battery power plant, the project is to be accompanied by a 4,500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Central Luzon region. TSPI is a subsidiary of Solar Philippines New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) in which MGEN Renewable Energy (MGreen) of the Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) holds a controlling stake.
Tata Power for clean energy in Bhutan: India’s Tata Power Company Ltd has partnered with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) to build 5 GW of clean energy generation capacity in Bhutan. These comprise 2 GW of hydro, 2.5 GW of pumped storage and 500 MW of solar PV projects. The solar PV projects will be developed by Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL). Druk Green is a subsidiary of Bhutan’s sole power generation utility Druk Holding and Investments Limited. It aims to achieve 5.5 GW of hydro capacity over the next 5 years, including the development of small hydro and solar projects. In October 2024, Druk announced a collaboration with India’s Reliance Group to co-develop a 500 MW solar and 770 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project (see Bhutan Ties Up With India’s Reliance For 500 MW Solar Power Plant).
Iberdrola’s Australian green bonds: Spanish energy group Iberdrola has issued its maiden green bonds in the Australian market for AUD 750 million as the ‘1st’ non-financial Spanish company to issue in this market. Issued in 2 tranches of AUD 350 million for 6 years, and AUD 400 million for 10 years, it attracted over 80 investors, including those from Asia. Proceeds will enable the company’s renewable energy development in the country. This is Iberdrola’s 7th public transaction in the market since the beginning of 2024.
Eurus’ new offering: Eurus Technical Service Corporation is now offering 24-hour manned monitoring service for wind and solar power generation companies in Japan. Through this, the Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation group company says it aims to support the safe and stable operation of power plants. Eurus has been managing power plants owned by Eurus Energy Group 24 hours in Japan since 2014. It says 24x7 monitoring of power plants has become a necessity due to the government’s mandate of remote monitoring, theft of equipment, and increasing volume of wind and solar power generation.
JERA offloads Thailand project: Japan’s JERA has sold all of its shares in the Very Small Power Producer (VSPP) power generation project in Thailand to Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited. It entails the company giving up its 49% stake in the project that comprises 6 mega solar power plants representing a combined 31 MW capacity. JERA said it will continue to sell assets and reinvest the proceeds as it optimizes its asset allocation for compatibility with a changing business environment, and expand earnings.
Mibet secures Japanese certification: Mibet New Energy has passed the JIS standard certification in Japan for its aluminum alloy 6005 profiles and oxide films used in the waterproof carport system. This certifies that Mibet’s product is aligned with the Japanese PV building materials standards that meet the local building standard law for safety and bearing capacity. Mibet says it has formulated a carport solution for the Japanese market to meet local needs based on customer feedback. Its waterproof carport is highly corrosion resistant and is aesthetically designed keeping in mind Japanese minimalistic sensibilities.
SPS in Japan: Shanghai Precision System (SPS) of China recently signed several joint research and development cooperation agreements in Japan with Japan’s Oka Industry for its perovskite production equipment. It plans to soon deliver the initial set of equipment to the company for the rigid and flexible perovskites market. SPS says it has set up a special team to carry out targeted R&D and design changes based on the Japanese market’s needs and technical specifications.
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