REM - Renewable Energy
China's Dongfeng Motor in talks with investor on producing passenger cars in Turkey
China's Dongfeng Motor (0489.HK) has announced that it is in talks with an investor on producing passenger cars in Turkey.
Audit flags financial reporting concerns at Tajikistan’s Rogun hydro megaproject
Financial reporting concerns in relation to Tajikistan’s flagship Rogun Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) megaproject have been flagged by an independent audit, Asia-Plus reported on January 6.
South Africa's FirstRand secures $300mn DFI facility to boost renewable energy financing
Germany’s DEG, France’s Proparco and the Netherlands’ FMO have jointly provided a $300mn financing facility to FirstRand to support renewable energy investment in South Africa.
Mexico's solar capacity projected tripling to 37.8GW by 2035 as power sector accelerates renewable transition
EU’s move to soften 2035 zero emission target may ease pressure on Turkish auto exports
Record-breaking year for Turkey’s auto market in 2025 as sales rise 10%
Turkey’s auto market experienced a record-smashing 2025. Passenger car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales rose 10.49% y/y to 1.37mn units, the highest annual total ever recorded.
Pekalongan, Indonesia, courts global investors as waste management becomes a strategic green opportunity
Once seen as a purely local concern, waste management in Pekalongan is now emerging as a strategic environmental and economic issue with international implications
India's Adani Green sets up two new renewable energy subsidiaries through step-down arm
Mumbai-listed Adani Green Energy Limited has incorporated two new step-down subsidiary companies as part of its renewable power expansion strategy, according to a stock exchange filing made on January 6.
South Korea imported car sales reach record peak
Oman hits 9.46% renewable energy grid contribution
The Sultanate of Oman has achieved a pivotal turning point in its transition to sustainable power. Data from the Oman Electricity Transmission Company reveals that renewable sources provided 9.46% of the electricity moved across the nationwide.
Rwanda apologises for power outages linked to regional grid faults
Rwanda has apologised for recent power outages, saying faults in cross-border electricity infrastructure tied to regional hydropower projects disrupted supply and prompted efforts to strengthen the country’s national grid.
Iran launches domestic solar inverter as renewables, nuclear capacity expansion accelerates
Iran unveiled a domestically produced 250-kilowatt solar inverter and a national testing laboratory aimed at reinforcing the domestic renewable energy supply chain.
UAE’s Alcazar in talks to acquire Egyptian Gabal El-Zeit wind farm for up to $350mn
The UAE-based Alcazar Energy is in negotiations with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt and the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity to finalise the acquisition of the Gabal El-Zeit wind power complex on the Red Sea coast
Colombia clears 200-MW Ariguaní solar park, lifting renewables capacity pipeline
Colombia’s environmental regulator has granted approval for the 200-MWac Ariguaní solar project in the northern department of Cesar, clearing the way for construction after determining the plant meets technical and environmental standards
Colombia's Petro proposes electric shift for 54,000 taxis with subsidies and higher import tariffs
Colombian President Gustavo Petro outlined a government plan to accelerate the electrification of the country’s taxi fleet, proposing financial incentives for up to 54,000 vehicles to transition from internal combustion engines to electric models
Tokayev calls Kazakhstan’s nuclear power plans a remedy to an “historical absurdity”
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has characterised Kazakhstan’s plans to build nuclear power plants as a remedy to an “historical absurdity”, noting the country's uranium riches.
Zambia launches construction of 100MW solar power project
Hyundai and Kia project 7.51mn global vehicle sales for 2026
Philippines clears 29GW in renewable energy ventures
Government authorities in the Philippines have issued official permits to greenlight over 29GW of wind and geothermal initiatives.
China's Hoymiles enters Pakistan with solar energy storage solutions
Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has entered the Pakistani market to offer advanced, long-duration energy storage solutions for residential, commercial and industrial users, leveraging solar power for electricity consumption
Global leaders to gather for Abu Dhabi sustainability forum
Dubai marinas introduce recycled cooking oil as yacht fuel
Turkmen progress in extinguishing “Door to Hell” fiery gas crater is “visible”
Turkmenistan has made visible progress with its plan to extinguish its fiery Darvaza gas crater, known as the “Door to Hell”.
Demand for wildfire catastrophe bonds surges in 2025
The market for wildfire catastrophe bonds surged in 2025, with more than $5bn in new issuance — more than double the previous year’s total — as investors start to grapple with the accelerating Climate Crisis.
Southern Vietnam approves major waste project to process 600 tonnes daily
A southern Vietnamese province has given the green light to a major waste-to-energy development aimed at tackling mounting rubbish volumes and reducing reliance on landfill sites.
NTPC explores minority stake in US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy
Indian state-owned power producer NTPC has entered discussions to acquire a minority stake in US-based nuclear fuel technology firm Clean Core Thorium Energy as part of its efforts to expand its nuclear energy portfolio
India scales up clean energy push with 132 compressed biogas plants, expands upstream reforms
India has commissioned 132 compressed biogas plants with a combined production capacity of 920 tonnes per day, marking steady progress in building a cleaner and more decentralised renewable energy ecosystem
Kyrgyzstan inaugurates first solar power plant
President Sadyr Japarov said at the launch ceremony that the 100-megawatt facility was constructed with $56mn in Chinese investment and represented one of the largest foreign investments in Kyrgyzstan’s renewable energy sector to date.
EBRD and KfW back €87mn solar project at former coal mine in North Macedonia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to €37mn to Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM), North Macedonia’s state-owned electricity generation utility.
Taiwan’s Formosa 4 finds buyers, seeks financing push
All of the electricity from Taiwan’s 495-MW Formosa 4 offshore wind project has now been sold, underscoring strong corporate demand for clean power but also highlighting lingering financing hurdles.
Vestas breaks into South Korea’s offshore wind market
Vestas has landed its first offshore wind contract in South Korea, marking a key foothold in a market the Danish turbine maker has long been keen to enter.
Vietnam’s T&T Group brings Laos wind project into commercial operation
The project, located in Savannakhet province, comprises 48 onshore wind turbines that together deliver 300MW of installed capacity.
Maybank sees sustained momentum for Malaysia’s renewables as pipeline moves into execution
Malaysia’s renewable energy sector is expected to maintain its growth trajectory into 2026, supported by a strong pipeline of large-scale solar and energy storage projects moving into the construction and commissioning phase.
Japan turns sustainable finance ambition into delivery
Japan’s sustainable finance agenda moved from vision to execution in 2025, marking a year in which policy intent, market standards and capital mobilisation began to align at scale.
Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power acquires wind energy projects in China totalling 1,250 MW
Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power acquires Chinese wind energy projects totalling 1,250MW including one operational 250MW facility and four under-construction projects whilst increasing Shuaibah Water and Electricity Company stake from 30% to 62%.
Masdar seals deal for Malaysia’s largest floating solar scheme
Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy group Masdar has agreed a power purchase agreement to build a 200-MWac floating solar project in Malaysia.
AI-driven energy demand flips ESG investments into a mainstream infrastructure play in 2025
Investors are rapidly shifting their view of clean energy from a niche ESG allocation to a core economic strategy, as the rise of artificial intelligence and data centre expansion reshapes global power needs.
Global clean energy investment hits $2.2 trillion in 2025 as renewables surge despite emissions rise
Global greenhouse gas emissions continued to climb in 2025, putting the world on track to miss the Paris Agreement 1.5C temperature rise target, Bloomberg reported on December 24.
Iran nears launch of first geothermal power plant in northwest
Iran’s first geothermal power plant near Meshginshahr in Ardabil Province is set to go online, marking a major step in the country’s shift toward clean, renewable energy.
Solid-state sodium batteries breakthrough to challenge lithium dominance with safer, cheaper alternative
A new class of solid-state sodium-ion batteries could reshape the future of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage that may replace the dominant lithium batteries and solve several headaches along the way.
Rich nations new oil and gas approvals to breach 1.5°C Paris threshold locking in irreversible warming - study
A wave of new rich nations oil and gas extraction projects approved since 2022 will consume nearly one-fifth of the world’s remaining carbon budget for limiting global warming to 1.5°C, according to a new peer-reviewed study.
China develops zinc-bromine flow battery with record stability after 700 cycles
China develops zinc-bromine flow battery completing 700 stable cycles at 78% efficiency using amine compounds to eliminate corrosion in 5 kW prototype for grid energy storage.
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