REM - Renewable Energy
Ukraine’s wind power expands despite war damage and occupied territory
Costa Rica set to end year with about 35,000 electric vehicles
Costa Rica expects to end 2025 with approximately 35,000 electric vehicles in circulation, maintaining its position as the regional leader despite growing competition from neighbouring countries.
Azerbaijan and UAE advance renewable energy partnership with solar and wind rollout
Azerbaijan's AzerEnergy advances renewable energy cooperation with UAE's Masdar on 1,000MW solar and wind projects scheduled for completion by 2026.
Kazakhstan to launch international rare earth metals lab
Kazakhstan will soon host an internationally accredited laboratory dedicated to rare earth metals, a step expected to strengthen the country’s position in global supply chains for critical raw materials, The Times of Central Asia has reported.
South Korea cuts hydrogen vehicle subsidies as industry faces setback
Pertamina and Princeton Digital Group roll out renewable diesel in Indonesia’s data centres
Pertamina Patra Niaga, the commercial and trading subholding of PT Pertamina (Persero), is expanding the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to support Indonesia’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Nine killed and six missing as Bali suffers worst flooding in a decade
Kyrgyzstan building mega dam in “very dangerous place”, says Academy of Sciences head in earthquake warning
Officials deny pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar Kambarata-1 hydroelecric project with inadequate seismic surveys.
South Korean minister indicates possible limitations of future nuclear expansion
Kim Sung-hwan told reporters on September 9 that the government’s current energy blueprint calls for the construction of two new reactors and a small modular reactor.
ACWA Power to build Central Asia’s first wind plant with utility-scale battery storage in Uzbekistan backed by $51mn ADB loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power have inked an agreed $51mn loan package that will help finance the latter as it develops Central Asia’s first wind power plant with a utility-scale battery storage system in Uzbekistan.
Australia's Allied Green Ammonia to develop green aviation fuel project in Uzbekistan
Australian company Allied Green Ammonia is planning to start producing green aviation fuel in Uzbekistan, the country's Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade has announced.
Kenya, France's AFD agree to cooperate in geothermal segment to boost uptake in East Africa
Kenya and France have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate geothermal energy development in East Africa, focusing on Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, according to the French Development Agency (AFD)
Kam Group signs landmark $2bn Afghanistan energy deal
Kam Group, a private Afghan company, has signed a $2bn contract with national utility Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) to produce 2,000 megawatts of electricity, Tolo News reported on September 7.
Iran launches 200MW solar power plant in Khorasan Razavi
Iran breaks ground on 200MW solar power plant in Mahvelat with IRR6.2 trillion investment, aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependence and create 400 jobs.
Kazakhstan sets out four priority areas for rare earth metals sector
Kazakhstan has set out four priority areas for the development of its rare earth metals sector, with at least three processing projects due to be implemented, official news agency Kazinform reported on September 9.
South Korea’s proposed climate ministry sparks concerns in nuclear sector
The South Korean government’s plan to shift responsibility for energy policy, including nuclear power has sparked strong criticism from academic sector.
Philippines green energy auction secures 9.4GW of renewable capacity
The Philippines has successfully attracted 9.4GW of renewable energy commitments through its Fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), according to the Department of Energy.
Beco Steel to install 2-MW solar power system at Lahore plant
Pakistan’s Beco Steel Limited has signed an agreement with a renewable energy firm to set up a 2-megawatt (MW) solar power system at its plant in Badami Bagh, Lahore
Uttar Pradesh pumped storage transmission link contracted to Powergrid
The state, located near a number of large cities is becoming increasingly important to the power generation sector in India with numerous projects in the pipeline.
Uzbekistan’s auto imports fall in Jan-Aug, but EV inflows more than double
Uzbekistan imported close to 29,000 EVs in the first eight months of 2025, more than double the number brought in over the same period last year, as demand for battery-powered cars continued to reshape the country’s auto market.
Kyrgyzstan to discuss ministry proposal to build nuclear plant
Small Central Asian country could follow in footsteps of bigger neighbours Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which have atomic power projects under way.
UNEP “Atlas” shows impact of Tajikistan’s melting glaciers on water resources
The impact of melting glaciers on Tajikistan’s water resources is outlined in a new Atlas of Environmental Change for the country released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Iran inaugurates 100MW solar power capacity across eight provinces
Iran inaugurates 100MW solar power capacity across eight provinces with IRR3,000bn investment, increasing national renewable capacity to over 2,216MW.
Brazil’s JBS rolls out cattle tracking in Para to curb deforestation
EBRD, Green Climate Fund, and EU sign $50mn green financing deal with Egypt’s Suez Canal Bank
NTPC - Engie agree deal on 300-MW solar project in India
French energy group Engie has secured a long-term agreement to supply 300 megawatts of solar power to India’s state-run utility NTPC.
African leaders, lenders at summit in Ethiopia seek to mobilise $100bn climate investment ahead of COP30
African leaders at the Addis Ababa climate summit pledged to mobilise up to $100bn working with banks and development lenders, shifting from aid to investment ahead of COP30, targeting green industry and renewables.
Libya eyes 30% renewable energy share by 2035, says oil minister
Indonesia’s coal exports decline as China and India boost domestic output
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (ESDM) has confirmed a drop in coal exports, attributing the decline to rising domestic production in China and India, two of Jakarta’s key markets
Indonesia’s coal exports decline as China and India boost domestic output
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (ESDM) has confirmed a drop in coal exports, attributing the decline to rising domestic production in China and India, two of Jakarta’s key markets
Petronas' LNG operations in Sarawak remains unaffected amid security alert
Malaysia’s state energy company Petronas has confirmed that liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and supply at its facilities in Bintulu, Sarawak remain unaffected, despite a government warning of a potential security risk
Starcharge partners with Prozeal for battery storage deployment in India
StarCharge, a global provider of integrated power solutions, has entered into a strategic arrangement with Prozeal Green Energy, an Indian renewable energy developer and contractor, to deliver up to 1 GWh of battery storage capacity
Seoul’s energy balancing act up to 2050: then green power for the win
In the northeast corner of East Asia, South Korea is quietly steering its energy future towards a delicate pro-nuclear, pro-renewables outcome. With eyes fixed firmly on 2050, policymakers in the capital Seoul are doubling down.
Mozambique's $6bn Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project to advance national development
The $6bn Mphanda Nkuwa Project (Mphanda Nkuwa) will be built across the Zambezi River, which ranks among the continent’s largest water courses.
Vietnam’s power market to hit 185GW by 2030 on back of rising demand and renewables
A new study by Mordor Intelligence projects Vietnam’s electricity market to expand rapidly by 2030
Mongolia announces discovery of Oyut copper deposit, thought to hold 357 tonnes of ore
Mongolia has announced the newly discovered Oyut copper deposit thought to hold 357 tonnes of ore, according to preliminary assessments.
Amazon fires push up Brazil deforestation
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan agree protocols regulating water and energy supplies
Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan have agreed and signed a series of protocols that will regulate the water and energy balance between the three countries through 2026, Kazakh Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced.
Cambodia confirms 900 MW wind projects to meet renewable targets
Cambodia is advancing its renewable energy ambitions with a series of large-scale wind developments totalling 900 megawatts
French group TSG acquires Slovenian solar and EV company Sol Navitas
The French energy group TSG has acquired Slovenia’s Sol Navitas, a company specialising in solar panel solutions and EV charging stations, in a move aimed at boosting the group’s presence in the Balkans.
Kosovo's ERO approves 113 MW of new solar power projects
The board of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) of Kosovo, at its session held on September 5, approved new renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 113 MW, ERO announced.
Engie Chile launches first green bond to fund renewable energy projects
Engie Chile has successfully completed its first domestic green bond placement, raising UF 3mn in a 20-year transaction that achieved the lowest borrowing costs for an AA- rated issuer at that maturity in five years.
Brazil’s Petrobras evaluates corn ethanol market investment
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras plans to acquire a corn ethanol producer this year, marking its return to the biofuels sector after exiting through asset sales in the mid-2010s.
Brazil’s Raízen attracts global interest from Japanese giants, Aramco amid restructuring
Brazilian fuel distributor and sugar producer Raízen has drawn acquisition interest from Japanese conglomerates Mitsubishi and Mitsui, alongside Brazilian investment firm Itaúsa, commodity trader Glencore and Saudi energy giant Aramco.
Guatemala regulator approves grid connection for 39MW Cox Energy solar project
Guatemala's energy regulator has granted approval for a solar power facility to connect to the national electricity grid in the country's Santa Rosa department.
China successfully launches a prototype thorium-based molten salt nuclear reactor based on old US research
China has successfully launched a prototype thorium-based molten salt nuclear reactor in the Gobi Desert, reviving a decades-old American concept once shelved due to technical problems and the lack of funding, Nature reports.
Kazatomprom to triple exploration efforts, eyes international expansion
Kazatomprom, the world’s largest uranium producer, has announced plans to significantly scale up its exploration programme in Kazakhstan while also pursuing opportunities abroad, Reuters reported on September 5.
Malaysia eyes nuclear power in energy mix within 15 years
Malaysia is exploring nuclear power as part of its long-term energy strategy, with potential deployment projected in the next 10 to 15 years, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said on Septmber 8, citing the need for secure and clean energy
Adani Group plans $60bn investment in India’s power sector by FY32
Sri Lanka begins construction of $140m Rividanavi solar power park
Sri Lanka has launched construction of the country’s largest renewable energy project, the Rividanavi Solar Power Park, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake
Bangladesh pledges closer climate and trade ties with Brazil
Ethiopia set to inaugurate $4bn mega-dam as Egypt, Sudan renew strong objections
Ethiopia is preparing for a true "watershed moment", with plans to officially inaugurate its $4bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, just ahead of the start of the Ethiopian New Year and the end of the rainy season.
Thailand’s clean energy shortfall poses risk to data centre growth
Thailand’s ambition to become a leading digital hub may be undermined by concerns over its inconsistent clean energy supply
Ukraine’s Oschadbank to finance $11mn wind farm in Transcarpathia
Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank will provide nearly $11mn in financing for the construction of a wind farm in the Transcarpathian region.
India’s GST Council plans to boost clean energy use
India’s Goods and Services Tax Council has approved a significant reshaping of tax rates, in a move designed to alter the balance between fossil fuels and clean energy.
Brazil solar market tops 60 GW faces regulatory test
Brazil holds the largest solar market in Latin America, with installed capacity surpassing 60 gigawatts by the end of 2024, according to a report released by SolarPower Europe and the Global Solar Council.
Colombia accelerates solar investment push through regulatory reforms
Colombian photovoltaic capacity reached 2.3GW in 2024 after adding 1.6GW throughout the year, positioning the nation for substantial renewable energy expansion.
Eurasian Resources Group launches $142mn wind farm in Kazakhstan
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a Luxembourg-based metals and mining company, has inaugurated its first wind power farm in Kazakhstan, investing more than $142mn in one of Central Asia’s largest renewable energy projects, the company has announced.
Singapore and India formalise green shipping corridor with MoU
Singapore and India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation, deepening cooperation on greener shipping practices
Indonesia to launch $0.20/kWh waste-to-energy projects across 33 cities by year-end
Indonesia is moving ahead with plans to convert waste into electricity, with construction on its first waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities expected to begin by the end of this year,
Sri Lanka’s renewable power share climbs to 73% in June 2025
Sri Lanka’s renewable electricity generation rose to 73% in June 2025, compared with 62% a year earlier, driven mainly by stronger hydro output from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) along with solar and other private renewable sources
India's tax cuts to boost solar and wind energy growth
India’s recent reduction in taxes on renewable energy equipment is set to bring down project expenses and heighten competition among developers, thereby quickening the nation’s shift towards clean energy
China’s Envision Energy announces first wind power project in Turkey
China’s Envision Energy has announced that it will partner with ERN Holding & Yildizlar Group, one of Turkey's largest wind and storage developers, on a 232-megawatt wind power project in Karaman, in south-central Turkey.
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