REM - Renewable Energy
Solarise Africa commissions 1.2MW solar irrigation project in South Africa
Solarise Africa, an energy-as-a-service provider, has launched an irrigation solar variable speed drive (VSD) project in western South Africa.
Colombia's Terpel advances solar strategy with Spanish-Colombian partnership deal
Colombian fuel distributor Terpel has secured board approval for acquiring a 26.6-MW solar photovoltaic facility through a partnership with Spanish firm MPC Energy Solutions Latin America Holdings and local company Akuo Energy Colombia.
Greenland’s ice sheet is melting, threating a sea-level rise of several metres, scientists say
Scientific studies from beneath Greenland’s vast ice sheet have revealed that the region may be far more vulnerable to melting than previously thought, and that threatens a dramatic rise in sea levels around the globe.
Ukraine proposes lithium, gas and refinery projects under new US mineral deal
Ukraine has proposed three major investment projects to the United States under a new strategic agreement on critical minerals.
AEC defends Africa’s right to develop its energy resources amid criticism from Greenpeace
The African Energy Chamber has strongly rejected recent criticism from Greenpeace, accusing the organisation of consistently working to disrupt Africa’s energy development.
China’s State Grid plans $500mn solar investment in Egypt’s Western Desert
China’s State Grid Corporation is planning to invest $500mn to build two solar power projects in Egypt’s Western Desert.
Ecuador resumes operations at Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline
Ecuador has resumed operations on its Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline, marking a crucial step toward restoring oil exports after severe weather disruptions forced the suspension of crude shipments from the South American nation.
AIIB extends $200mn loan to Istanbul-listed TSKB for climate finance
Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has signed a $200mn on-lending facility with the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey to support the country’s climate goals, according to statements from the parties.
Colombia's Ecopetrol buys Windpeshi wind farm for $50mn
Colombian state oil company Ecopetrol has completed the acquisition of the Windpeshi wind farm project from Italy's Enel Group for $50mn, marking a significant step in the firm's energy transition strategy.
Oman launches first $200mn energy transition fund with China’s Templewater
Oman launched its first dedicated energy transition investment fund, partnering with Hong Kong-based private equity firm Templewater to back projects in green fuels and renewables.
Global sea temperatures reach 21°C to set new all-time record high in June
According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average sea surface temperature reached 20.96°C in June, the highest for the month since records began.
China unveils record-breaking energy storage project
China has built the world’s largest VRFB in Xinjiang, pairing 200 MW/1 GWh storage with a 1 GW solar farm. It will generate 1.72 TWh/year and cut over 1.6mn tonnes of CO₂.
H&H Aluminum opens solar panel frame plant in India's Rajkot
Developed with an investment of INR1.5bn ($17mn), the plant is set to become India’s largest solar panel frame production unit, with a capacity of 24,000 metric tons (MT) annually.
Green Climate Fund to increase investments
Azerbaijan, Slovenia discuss gas supply expansion and green energy cooperation
According to a press release by Azerbaijan's Energy Ministry, both sides expressed satisfaction with the development of bilateral relations, which will mark their 30th anniversary in 2026.
As climate heats up, flash floods grow more ferocious – and more frequent
On an early July weekend in Texas, a violent surge of floodwater along the Guadalupe River turned what should have been a celebratory holiday into a grim reminder of the growing dangers of extreme weather – likely because of climate change.
Hive Hydrogen seeks proposals for development of $5.8bn green hydrogen project in South Africa
Just 111 of the world’s biggest companies are causing $28 trillion worth of climate damage, says study
Just 111 of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies are collectively responsible for an estimated $28 trillion in climate-related economic damage, and just ten of those companies are responsible for half of that total.
BRICS pushes rich nations on climate cash
Climate crisis hits critical tipping point as temperatures soar in the Middle East
Climate change is becoming increasingly damaging to urban populations that officials in the Middle East are now warning that entire cities could be in danger of mass water shortages.
Brazil’s Piauí state plans big carbon credit push
The state of Piauí will issue carbon credits linked to deforestation reduction, adding to Brazil’s wider push to cut emissions ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Belém this November, state officials said.
France’s Proparco extends €100mn five-year climate finance loan to Istanbul-listed Isbank
Egyptalum, Scatec sign $650mn solar power deal in Upper Egypt
Egyptalum (Egypt Aluminium Company), a subsidiary of the state-owned Metallurgical Industries Holding Company, signed a major $650mn agreement with Norwegian Scatec’s local subsidiary Mashroa to build a solar power plant in Upper Egypt.
Political turmoil in Bolivia over lithium deals with China and Russia
The Bolivian government’s push to fast-track multi-billion-dollar lithium extraction contracts with Chinese and Russian firms has triggered unprecedented political and civic unrest, exposing deep institutional fractures and regional tensions.
Slovak Minister of Environment says his country won’t support EU’s new climate goal
Slovak Minister of Environment Tomáš Taraba, a nominee of the ultranationalist Slovak National Party, said his country won’t support the goal of a 90% reduction of CO2 emissions by 2040 in comparison to the 1990s level.
Barito Renewables launches $364mn geothermal projects to power Indonesia’s green transition
PT Barito Renewables Energy (BREN) has begun the development of five geothermal power plant projects worth $364.8mn (IDR5.9 trillion), in a major push to accelerate Indonesia’s clean energy transition
China’s TCL Solar inks distribution deal with two Pakistani companies
China’s TCL Solar has signed distribution agreements with Pakistani firms AU Solar Solution Pvt. Ltd. and Madina Solar Pvt. Ltd.
SECI terminates call for proposals for green hydrogen hubs in India
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the termination of its call for proposals (CfP) aimed at setting up green hydrogen hubs across India under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Solar mandate ignites hopes for Japan’s homegrown panel makers
As Japan accelerates its push towards a greener future, domestic solar panel manufacturers are eyeing a comeback. They are moving swiftly to seize fresh opportunities created by a new regulation introduced in April by Tokyo and Kawasaki authorities.
GE Vernova powers Taiwan’s clean energy shift
GE Vernova, part of General Electric, supports Taiwan’s clean energy shift with technologies from gas and nuclear to wind power and electrification, including grid and storage system.
Brazil’s oil push tests COP30
Brazil’s COP30 president-designate has defended plans to expand oil output while hosting the next UN climate summit, saying production can align with global net-zero targets.
Brazil faces grid crunch despite renewables boom
Brazil’s energy sector is expected to add 76 GW of new onshore wind and solar generation by 2035, mainly due to projects benefiting from grid tariff discounts and expanding distributed solar.
Chinas’s BYD races tariff clock in Brazil
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power plants generate 5bn kWh since start of 2025
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power plants have generated more than 5bn kWh of electricity so far in 2025, surpassing the country’s total renewable output for the whole of last year, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Australia awards "special project status" to Bonaparte CCS project
Australia is looking to position CCS as a cornerstone of its net-zero strategy.
UKOG sheds oil and gas assets in pivot to clean hydrogen
London-listed UK Oil & Gas has agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary UKOG GB to Servatec Holdings for £400,000 in cash ($545,000).
Iran to build solar farms near dams to help plug power gap
Iran’s Energy Ministry plans to build solar farms adjacent to the country’s dams as part of a push to expand renewable energy and offset a growing electricity shortfall, a senior official said.
Africa adds 4.5GW new hydropower capacity in 2024, says IHA
Africa made notable progress in hydropower development in 2024, adding over 4.5 GW of new capacity, more than double the 2 GW installed in 2023, according to the International Hydropower Association.
Experts warn of “cascading” climate tipping points that will kill the climate without immediate global action
World leaders must act with “immediate, unprecedented” urgency to prevent cascading climate tipping points that could have catastrophic consequences for billions of people, according to the Global Tipping Points Conferenrence delegates.
Barito Renewables launches five geothermal projects to support Indonesia’s green energy goals
Barito Renewables Energy, through its subsidiary Star Energy Geothermal, has reinforced its role in Indonesia’s clean energy push with the inauguration and groundbreaking of five geothermal power plant projects located in West Java.
Melting polar ice is measurably slowing the earth’s rotation
Melting polar ice is slowing the Earth’s rotation, but not enough to offset an even greater acceleration caused by changes in Earth’s molten core. As a result, the planet is spinning faster, but not as fast as it should be.
BERTRAND: Conflicting views of the future - China chooses renewables, US chooses oil
We’re now in a fascinating, and probably unprecedented, situation where the world’s two greatest superpowers - China and the US - are actively building two entirely different visions of what the world's energy future should look like.
Earth experiences steady stream of heat records - Statista
Heat records have become commonplace in meteorological record-keeping, while new cold records have become few and far between, Statista reports.
Offshore wind in East Asia: a decade of transformation and ambition
In the early 2010s, offshore wind in East Asia was largely experimental. At the time, Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan began to explore the feasibility of offshore wind power.
Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse
A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a “catastrophic” tipping point in the global climate system.
Global drought crisis pushes tens of millions towards starvation, warns UN-backed report
A deepening global drought crisis is pushing more than 90mn people to the brink of starvation, with mounting impacts on food, water and energy systems, according to a report released on July 1 by the UN.
St Petersburg braces for historic flood as Neva River surges past warning levels
St Petersburg is bracing itself for the worst flood in 160 years as the water level in the Neva surges thanks to heavy rain.
Poland rejects EU's 2040 emissions target as "unrealistic"
Poland will not support the European Union’s proposed 90% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2040, calling it “unrealistic” and harmful to the country’s economic and energy security.
Water levels drop in Europe’s main rivers as heatwave hits cargo traffic
Both the Vistula in Poland and the Danube in Hungary, two of Europe’s biggest rivers, have reached record-low water levels as Europe’s unprecedented heatwave intensifies and starts to cause major economic damage.
French TotalEnergies rebalances green portfolio toward Dominican Republic
French energy giant TotalEnergies has executed a strategic portfolio rebalancing by divesting half of its Portuguese renewable assets whilst simultaneously acquiring a stake in AES's Caribbean operations.
BYD starts Brazil car production
Brazil cuts deforestation spurs green push
UAE-based Global South Utilities signs agreements to build solar projects in Madagascar
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), an Africa-focused resources investment company, has signed two key agreements with the government of Madagascar to boost renewable energy capacity and support the country’s clean energy transition.
Nigeria's NERC grants over 950MW in alternative energy licences amid growing off-grid focus
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved licences for 953MW of alternative energy capacity in the first quarter of 2025, with 719MW allocated to renewable off-grid and embedded generation projects, the commission announced.
Czech power grid suffers major power cut
A large-scale outage struck the Czech Republic’s electricity grid on July 4, temporarily cutting power to several regions, in what the country’s transmission system operator described as a rare and significant disruption.
Serbia grapples with heatwave and severe drought
Serbia is facing soaring temperatures and a worsening drought, part of a wave of extreme weather sweeping across southern Europe, prompting concern over crop failure, water shortages and increased energy demand.
Antarctic cold wave triggers energy crisis across South America
South America is grappling with an unprecedented energy crisis as record-breaking cold temperatures have forced governments to ration gas supplies and activate emergency protocols across Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Rwanda is seeking to produce 200 MW from solar energy
According to Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure, the country is exploring the potential to generate up to 200 MW of electricity from solar energy sources as part of its strategy to increase electricity access and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Isbank Group acquires 15% stake in Turkish wind turbines maker Ates for €45mn
Isbank Group has acquired a 15% stake in Izmir-based wind turbine maker Ates Celik for a consideration of €45mn, according to a statement from Isbank (ISCTR), one of the largest private lenders in Turkey.
Taiwan's Formosa Smart Energy teams up with Poland's SKB to boost Europe's low-carbon shift
Formosa Smart Energy, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics Group, has entered a partnership with Poland’s SKB Group, signing a memorandum of understanding in Taipei to collaborate on electric transport and energy storage solutions.
Taiwan’s Port of Keelung embarks on phase 2 of smart EMS for greener port operations
The Port of Keelung, a subsidiary of Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), is pressing ahead with the second phase of its Energy Management System (EMS) initiative, reinforcing the country’s broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions.
Japan's biofuel sector eyes expansion
While traditionally reliant on imported fossil fuels, Japan is increasingly turning to alternative energy sources, including biofuels,to diversify its energy mix and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Indonesia’s energy exports to Singapore outline regional shift to renewables
In late 2023, Singapore’s Energy Market Authority granted conditional approvals to several consortia to begin preparations for these cross-border energy flows, which are expected to start as early as 2027.
ADB and GCF partner to launch $200mn clean energy financing programme in India
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $200mn for a new Asian Development Bank (ADB)-led programme designed to unlock large-scale public and private investment in India’s high-impact and emerging clean energy sectors, ADB said in a press release
India’s renewable power output jumps 24% in first half of 2025, fastest growth since 2022
India’s renewable power output expanded at its fastest rate since 2022 in the first six months of 2025
Flood risk surges across Brazil
Italian firm secures €210mn contract for Mexico's ultra-low carbon methanol facility
NEXTCHEM has been awarded a €210mn basic engineering and proprietary equipment supply contract for the Pacifico Mexinol low-carbon methanol project in Sinaloa, Mexico
World's largest low-carbon chemical plant advances in Mexico with Samsung partnership
Samsung E&A Co. and Techint Engineering have secured construction rights for a groundbreaking methanol production complex in Sinaloa, Mexico, positioned to become the globe's most significant standalone ultra-low carbon chemical facility
Lithuania urges caution over EU's ambitious 2040 climate pledge
Lithuania's environment minister voiced concern about the European Union's recently confirmed plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels – calling the goal unrealistic without firm financial backing.
Trump pressure pushes BYD out of Mexico
China’s electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has shelved plans to build a major manufacturing plant in Mexico, citing geopolitical volatility and the current trade stance of the United States under President Donald Trump.
Israel's Gigablue sells 200,000 carbon credits to fund groundbreaking carbon capture tech
The three-year-old company claims its patented particles can trap carbon at the ocean floor when released into seawater, but outside scientists question whether the technology works as advertised.
Ecuador to receive $1bn in energy investments from China and Spain
Ecuador has secured $1bn in energy sector investments from Spain and China through 2026, marking an early success from President Daniel Noboa's recent diplomatic tour.
Hungarian jobs replaced by Chinese labour at CATL’s new unit
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has recently terminated the employment of several dozen Hungarian workers at its Debrecen site, including both probationary and permanent staff.
Krakatau Chandra Energi partners with Air Liquide and HDF Energy to advance hydrogen power in Indonesia
PT Krakatau Chandra Energi (KCE), a subsidiary of CDI Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Air Liquide Indonesia and HDF Energy to conduct a joint feasibility study on hydrogen fuel cell technology for electricity generation
Ventus establishes Taiwan office to back Asia-Pacific offshore wind growth
Ventus Energy, a specialist in high voltage electrical services for the renewables sector, has launched a regional office in Taichung Port, Taiwan, to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing offshore wind market across Asia-Pacific.
CleanMax and Toyota Tsusho to supply Japanese companies in India with renewable energy
CleanMax, a Brookfield-backed renewable energy solutions provider, has entered into a long-term partnership with Toyota Tsusho India Private Limited (TTIPL) to develop and supply clean energy to Japanese corporates operating in India
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