REM - Renewable Energy
Masdar and EBRD spark $225m solar push in Uzbekistan
Thailand’s WHA sets up Vietnam subsidiary to develop solar power projects
Thailand’s WHA Utilities and Power Public Company Limited has established a new subsidiary in Vietnam as it steps up its involvement in the country’s renewable energy sector.
Kyrgyzstan sounds alarm over critically low water levels at key electricity generation facility Toktogul hydropower plant
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have sounded the alarm over critically low water levels at the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Plant – the country’s largest energy facility, which generates around 40% of electricity consumed by the population in a year.
Albania aims to be energy independent by 2028
PM Edi Rama tells Dubai summit Albania plans to become fully energy independent as it expands solar and wind generation to reduce its reliance on hydropower and electricity imports.
Serbia’s NIS starts construction of 2.5 MW solar plant in Smederevo
NIS has started work on a 2.5-megawatt solar power plant with battery storage in the city of Smederevo after receiving a construction permit from local authorities.
Shanghai-based JinkoSolar signs 300 MW of solar module deals with Uzbek developers
Shanghai-based JinkoSolar, one of the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers, has signed 300 megawatts of supply agreements with Uzbek developers for its Tiger Neo 3.0 panels.
UAE firms plan solar clinics for developing nations
A collaborative effort between Global South Utilities, an arm of Resources Investment, and Tabrizi Health Center is currently underway to design portable healthcare and dentistry facilities powered by the sun.
Africa’s green hydrogen projects stall as offtake gaps persist, warns EIC
Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions are slowing as most projects lack binding offtake agreements and critical infrastructure. The EIC finds only two small plants operating despite $194bn in planned investments.
Tanzania seeks international investment to expand geothermal power sector
Tanzania is intensifying efforts to attract foreign investors to its geothermal energy sector as it advances plans to exploit its vast resources to provide affordable and reliable electricity
Kazakhstan braces for potential water shortages in agriculture in southern regions
Kazakhstan is facing the stark prospect of reduced water availability for agriculture in its southern regions this year,
Kazakhstan to allocate $470mn to 20 geological exploration projects over next three years
Kazakhstan plans to channel KZT 240bn ($470mn) over the next 3 years into a large-scale geological exploration programme covering 20 projects, seismic surveys in underexplored sedimentary basins & the development of modern geological infrastructure.
Hamaoka NPP dealt another setback in Japan
Japan’s nuclear regulator has escalated scrutiny of Chubu Electric Power after concluding that the utility submitted falsified seismic data during safety checks for the restart of reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant.
TagEnergy expands into Japanese energy market
TagEnergy, a renewable firm headquartered in Portugal, has officially launched its operations in Japan.
Indonesia and UAE explore strategic projects in data centres, clean energy and logistics
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in talks to advance a range of strategic initiatives aimed at deepening bilateral economic cooperation, including projects in data centre development and waste-to-energy solutions
Indonesia moves to revise geothermal law to revive investment and accelerate clean energy growth
Indonesia is preparing to amend its Geothermal Law after investment in the sector declined over the past two years, while also fast-tracking discussions on several key regulations, including the Renewable Energy Bill, revisions to the Electricity Law
Oman launches strategic three phase transport decarbonisation plan
The Sultanate of Oman has unveiled an ambitious environmental strategy designed to eliminate carbon emissions from its transport sector by 2050.
NLC India ties up with Gujarat for $2.77bn renewable energy push
State-owned NLC India Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in the state
Tajikistan signs $250mn investment deal with Ayon Energy for country’s first major solar power plants
Tajikistan and Ayon Energy on January 13 signed a $250mn investment agreement for the construction of the Central Asian country’s first major solar energy project.
Laos–Singapore power link moves forward with Tenaga phase two agreement
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has entered into a Phase 2 energy wheeling agreement to enable the cross-border transmission of electricity from Laos to Singapore, with power routed through Thailand and Malaysia using existing regional interconnection
Vietnam’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Gain Boost from Fugro–PTSC G&S Deal
Fugro has renewed and expanded its collaboration with PTSC Geos and Subsea Services (PTSC G&S) to support Vietnam’s growing offshore energy sector, with a particular focus on the rapid development of offshore wind projects
Bulgaria generates 34% of electricity from renewables in 2024, says Eurostat
About 33.8% of Bulgaria’s electricity came from renewable energy sources in 2024, up from 29.7% in 2023.
UAE’s Masdar and Montenegro’s EPCG explore joint venture for large-scale renewable energy projects
Cofides finances Spanish firm's 13.67-MW Colombian solar project
Spanish state-backed financial institution Cofides partnered with Grupo Negratín to construct, operate and maintain the 13.67-megawatt Alma 2 photovoltaic plant in Colombia, which commenced commercial operations in November 2025
Istanbul-listed Zorlu sells 135-MW wind plant to Ronesans for $121mn
Renewables company Ronesans Yenilenebilir Enerji, a unit of Turkey's Ronesans Holding, has acquired the 135-MW Gokcedag wind plant from Zorlu Enerji (ZOREN), Ronesans Holding said on January 8.
Global warming accelerates with 2025 third hottest year on record
The year 2025 was the third hottest on record, trailing only 2023 and 2024, according to data released on Wednesday by Berkeley Earth, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, and the UK Met Office.
Zambian utility Zesco signs 20-year PPA with Canadian firm Stardust for a proposed 30MW solar project
Stardust Solar Energy Inc.has secured a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) in Zambia to support a planned 30-MW) solar project, which is set to reach commercial operation later this year.
South Africa leads continent’s renewable energy transition, says Forvis Mazars
South Africa offers major investment opportunities across wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to Forvis Mazars, supported by strong policy frameworks, private-sector participation and rising clean-power generation.
Philippine DOE seeks $403mn in fines from Solar Philippines
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) is intensifying its regulatory oversight by pursuing PHP24bn (approximately $403mn) in penalties against Solar Philippines following the termination of 33 service agreements.
Masdar signals deeper push into Indonesia’s geothermal sector
Masdar, the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned renewable energy company, is exploring opportunities to expand its investment in Indonesia’s geothermal industry as part of its broader commitment to supporting the country’s clean energy transition
Oman Zinc to build $50mn manufacturing facility in Sohar
A new partnership was formalised on January 11 between Sohar Port and Freezone and Oman Zinc Company. This deal involves a $50mn injection of capital to create a specialised industrial park dedicated to the recycling of zinc ash.
Adnoc Distribution unveils innovative UAE highway charging site
Adnoc Distribution has launched a significant electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Saih Shuaib to support motorists travelling between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
UAE residential sector sees 57% of power sourced from Barakah site
The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant supplied 57% of UAE household electricity. ENEC announced the milestone at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, noting its vital role in the nation’s energy security and green strategy.
Bangladesh drafts long-term energy strategy amid supply challenges
Bangladesh’s interim government has finalised a long-term energy strategy, underscoring the sector’s centrality to economic stability and industrial output
Vietnam eases power purchase rules to boost renewable energy uptake
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has agreed to grant greater flexibility in pricing for Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) transactions conducted through privately owned electricity grids, removing existing price band limitations
Jordan targets eight major energy projects by 2029
Iraq’s Basra Gas launches solar power systems at eight schools
GCC plans to extend electricity links to Jordan, Iraq and Egypt
Ongoing projects aim to link the power grid of the Gulf Cooperation Council with neighbouring countries, including Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, with longer-term ambitions to extend interconnection across the Middle East and North Africa.
European consortium plans green hydrogen plant in western Ukraine
A European consortium of energy companies plans to build a green hydrogen production plant in western Ukraine, targeting exports to the EU as the bloc looks to diversify energy supplies and accelerate its transition to cleaner fuels.
NuEnergy secures full funding deal to advance Indonesia’s first commercial CBM project
With Indonesia’s first commercial coal bed methane (CBM) gas delivery only months away, NuEnergy Gas has agreed with PT Beijing Energy Linking (PT BJEL) to finance and build its flagship Tanjung Enim project
Indonesia advances nuclear power plans to support energy transition and emissions cuts
The Indonesian government is pressing ahead with plans to develop nuclear power plants as part of its long-term energy transition agenda, driven by rising concerns over energy security and the need to curb carbon emissions
Indonesia's Prabowo signals imminent start of $6bn downstreaming drive
President Prabowo Subianto has announced that a series of downstreaming projects worth around $6bn will begin construction within the coming weeks
Renewable energy leads Colombia FDI with 15% share in 2025
Renewable energy concentrated 15% of foreign direct investment projects in Colombia during 2025, leading sectoral composition as ProColombia facilitated 178 initiatives projected to create over 48,800 jobs across 20 departments
Japanese bullet train recycling initiative targets carbon neutrality
Central Japan Railway Co. has developed a proprietary technique to repurpose decommissioned Tokaido Shinkansen carriages.
Coal-fired power generation falls in India for first time in 50 years
Coal-based electricity generation in India declined on a year-on-year basis in 2025 for the first time in nearly five decades, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of renewable energy
Abu Dhabi's Masdar to lead 500MW renewable initiative in Angola
The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, known as Masdar, has formalised its inaugural power purchase agreement (PPA) within Angola to develop the 150MW Quipungo solar facility.
Laos strengthens energy capacity as Nam Mo 2 project nears completion
Laos has taken a significant step towards bringing the Nam Mo 2 Hydropower Project into operation with the commencement of reservoir impoundment, signalling the project’s entry into its final phase of construction and commissioning
Vietnam eyes boost to green energy with new rooftop solar rules
Vietnam is moving to encourage wider use of renewable energy by proposing new regulations that would allow households to sell a greater share of electricity generated from rooftop solar systems.
Scientists in Tajikistan puzzled by expanding glacier
“Roof of the World” ice core sent to Japan for laboratory analysis of anomaly.
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and IAEA commit to safe uranium site management
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to maintain work with Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on the safe management of former Soviet uranium mining sites until 2030.
China’s Dongfang Wind Power to supply turbines for Serbia’s largest wind farm
Chinese state-owned company Dongfang Wind Power has signed a contract to deliver 48 wind turbines for a 300-megawatt (MW) wind power project in Serbia worth €495mn, local media reported on January 12.
Angola signs power purchase deal for 150MW solar project with UAE firm Masdar
UAE clean energy group Masdar has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for its 150-megawatt (MW) Quipungo Solar Photovoltaic project in Angola, it announced on January 11.
Data centre boom can position Africa as key player in global digital economy, says AEC
China-backed OrPower 22 to add 35MW geothermal power to Kenya grid in March
China-backed OrPower 22 will start supplying 35MW of geothermal electricity to Kenya Power (NSE:KPLC) from March 2026 after completing its $92mn plant at Olkaria.
Samruk-Kazyna sovereign wealth fund no longer owns future operator of Kazakh NPPs
Samruk-Kazyna, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, no longer holds ownership of Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants (KNPP), the entity designated to operate and own all the nuclear power plants (NPPs) that will be built in the country.
Azerbaijan inaugurates its largest wind farm to date
240 MW Khizi-Absheron wind farm to meet rising domestic demand and enable higher electricity exports.
Singapore car buyers reconsider petrol vehicles amid EV cost and charging concerns
Around 32% of car buyers in Singapore plan to purchase internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles within the next two years, up from 26% in 2024, according to EY’s 2025 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) released on January 9
Vale to finalise $5bn sustainable iron facility in Oman in 2026
Brazilian mining titan Vale is set to reach a definitive funding conclusion on its massive low-carbon iron development in Duqm by the close of 2026.
Vietnam flags delays to nuclear Plans, seeks Russian agreement after Japan exit
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has warned of setbacks in the country’s nuclear power ambitions and called for talks with Russia to be concluded by January
India’s non-fossil power capacity jumps 23% to record 266.8 GW in 2025
India recorded a milestone year in its clean energy transition in 2025, with installed non-fossil fuel capacity rising to a record 266.78 GW, up 22.6% from 217.62 GW a year earlier, according to a government press release issued on January 10
Montenegro to build first waste-to-energy incinerator producing 50MW of renewable energy
Egypt signs $1.8bn renewable energy and battery manufacturing projects
Egypt has signed several agreements and contracts to establish two integrated projects in renewable energy and local manufacturing of its components, with total investments exceeding $1.8bn.
Bulgaria launches 202 MW battery storage at Maritsa East plant
Bulgaria has launched one of Eastern Europe’s largest standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), aiming to modernise its power sector and bolster regional energy security.
Uzbek officials adapting quickly to growing water deficit
Solar and wind power generation surging.
Cuba expands renewable capacity despite chronic grid failures
Cuba's Mayabeque Province implemented a comprehensive energy strategy in 2025 combining thermal plant rehabilitation, hydrocarbon production and renewable expansion despite persistent fuel shortages and US sanctions
Massive methane plumes queer Trump’s Venezuelan oil fields revival plans
Massive methane emissions from Venezuela’s decaying oil infrastructure are raising alarms among energy analysts and threatening to derail efforts by the Trump administration to restart heavy crude production.
Ukraine exports over 11mn cubic metres of biomethane to EU in debut year
Ukraine exported more than 11.2mn cubic metres of biomethane to the EU in 2025 in the debut year of the business, UBN reported on January 9.
Brazil pushes aviation biofuel use
Brazil plans to widen the use of sustainable aviation fuel across its air transport network in 2026, after commercial flights began regular refuelling with the fuel at Salvador airport, the Ministry of Ports and Airports said.
Japan fast-tracks green transition with record $780bn fiscal plan
The Japanese administration has formally sanctioned a monumental draft budget of $780bn for the fiscal period commencing April 1 2026.
Kazakhstan’s share of electricity generated from renewable sources rises to 7% in 2025
ACEN targets 2027 for completion of Philippines solar facility
The Ayala-governed energy firm, ACEN Corp, intends to launch full commercial activities at its PHP26bn solar and storage site in Zambales by 2027.
Afghanistan launches solar and grid projects to boost domestic power supply
Afghanistan’s state-owned electricity utility has begun work on three power generation and transmission projects in Kabul, including a 34-MW solar plant at the Kabul Green Industrial Park
Indonesia–Japan set to launch joint applied research projects in energy, digital and industry
Indonesia and Japan are moving toward closer cooperation in applied research spanning renewable energy, digital technology, transportation, environmental solutions and industrial competitiveness
Laos launches 300MW wind project to supply renewable energy to Vietnam
A 300-megawatt wind power project in Laos has officially entered operation, marking a significant step in cross-border renewable energy cooperation with Vietnam
Vietnam expands gas power capacity with 1.6GW hydrogen-ready plant
GE Vernova Inc (NYSE: GEV) has announced the commercial commissioning of the Nhon Trach 3&4 Power Plant, a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) gas-fired facility located in Ong Keo Industrial Park, Dai Phuoc commune, around 70 kilometres southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
Hydropower loses share in Turkey’s energy mix as wind and solar surge
Turkey’s electricity generation capacity reportedly continued to expand in 2025, with wind and solar power driving growth and hydropower losing ground in terms of its share in the energy mix.
Western Balkans need to cut Russian energy ties and speed up EU power market integration, Bruegel says
Energy policy has become one of the most strategically important battlegrounds in the EU’s neighbourhood since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Croatia adopts bioeconomy strategy to 2035, earmarks €200mn through 2027
Zagreb plans to expand sustainable production and boost value added in sectors ranging from agriculture and forestry to biobased manufacturing.
Georgia to boost state support for strategic hydropower projects
The measures may take the form of different tariffs or other forms of state assistance, and aim to encourage long-term investment in projects deemed essential for Georgia’s national energy strategy.
US to quit 66 international bodies in isolationist blow and climate fight set back
President Donald Trump has intensified his administration’s retreat from global cooperation by withdrawing from 66 international organisations, including several key institutions responsible for coordinating global climate action.
Denmark’s Impact Fund backs Africa GreenCo with $6mn loan for Southern Africa renewables
Iran’s solar output hits 1.37GW instant record as renewables gain grid share
Iran’s grid-connected solar power plants set a new instantaneous output record of 1,374 MW at 12:10 on January 5, marking a fresh high for solar generation during peak daylight hours.
Global coal demand to peak by 2024 as clean energy gains momentum, IEA says
Global coal demand is set to decline after reaching an all-time high in 2023, with a structural shift now underway as clean energy technologies begin to outpace fossil fuel consumption, according to a new report by the IEA.
UN forecasts 10% drop in emissions by 2035, but warns progress is dangerously slow
Global greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decline by 10% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels, according to a new United Nations report released on October 28. It's the first time the UN has forecast an absolute reduction in emissions.
Brazil faces trade-offs in global shift away from fossil fuels
Debate on moving away from fossil fuels is becoming more grounded, though pressure remains for quicker adoption of renewable energy, according to a report submitted to the COP30 presidency ahead of the climate summit in Belém.
Egypt to add 2,500 MW of renewable energy to power grid before summer
The Egyptian government announced plans to add 2,500 MW of new and renewable energy capacity to the national electricity grid before the coming summer.
US and Kazakhstan expand nuclear energy cooperation under FIRST programme
The US and Kazakhstan have broadened cooperation on civil nuclear energy, with small modular reactors (SMRs) emerging as a focal point of a new stage in bilateral engagement.
China’s Hengyi Petrochemical advances major refinery expansion in Brunei
Chinese energy firm Hengyi Petrochemical Co. is pressing ahead with a long-planned expansion of its oil refinery and petrochemical complex on Brunei’s Pulau Muara Besar
Tata Power’s solar arm ramps up output with 2.9-GW module production during April-December
TP Solar Limited, the solar manufacturing arm of Tata Power, produced 2.9 GW of solar modules and 2.8 GW of solar cells during the first nine months of FY26
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