REM - Renewable Energy
India extends customs duty waiver for nuclear projects to 2035 to support expansion drive
India’s Union Budget announced on February 1 has proposed extending the basic customs duty exemption on imported equipment required for nuclear power projects until September 2035
Kyrgyzstan launches its first ever utility-scale wind power project
Kyrgyzstan has launched electricity generation at its first ever utility-scale wind power project.
Uzbekistan, US ink memorandum on critical minerals and rare earths
Uzbekistan and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding on deepening cooperation in the extraction and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs).
South Africa’s Exxaro secures $684mn refinancing to fund manganese, renewables push
South Africa’s Exxaro has secured $684mn in refinancing while advancing a $614mn manganese acquisition and expanding its renewables portfolio through Cennergi, including new wind and solar assets.
Privileged investors crowd out citizens in Bosnia’s renewables sector, watchdog says
Questions raised in Turkish parliament over lack of progress with BYD’s $1bn EV factory investment
Industry minister says government closely monitoring situation.
Cornex signs 5.5GWh Saudi battery deal with Al Rajhi Electrical
Chinese battery maker Cornex New Energy will supply 5.5GWh of energy storage systems to Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Electrical under a three-year deal aimed at localising battery manufacturing and supporting grid modernisation.
Nigeria signs deal for 500MW solar project to boost electricity and jobs
Kano State in northern Nigeria has signed an agreement with Tricell Solar to develop a 500MW solar power project aimed at expanding electricity supply and supporting economic growth across the state
Angola advances 41MW solar project, expects first power by July
MCA Company, which is constructing a solar power plant in north-eastern Angola, is confident that it will launch production tests by the end of February and complete the project in July.
Indonesia speeds up hydrogen ecosystem development
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to build a national hydrogen ecosystem as part of its broader clean energy transition, aimed at cutting emissions, strengthening energy security, and supporting long-term industrial growth
Sarawak’s solar model turns rural electrification into job security
Sarawak in Malaysia recently became the state for renewable energy initiative, aimed at reshaping rural life by placing local communities at the heart of electrification
India steps up green hydrogen push with incentives and grid waivers
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government is targeting production capacity of 5m tonnes a year by 2030.
India charts path to 100GW of pumped storage to back renewable growth
The Central Electricity Authority detailed the policy, regulatory and infrastructure measures needed to build 100 GW of pumped storage capacity by 2035-36. The plan envisages a sharp acceleration in development over the next decade.
Sotetsu Clean Energy acquires 25 solar plants in Japan
Indonesia’s BREN plans $119mn share repurchase programme
Barito Renewables Energy (BREN), Indonesian-based holding company that leads Indonesia’s geothermal power producer, has launched a plan to repurchase its shares, with a total budget of IDR2 trillion.
Sotetsu Clean Energy acquires 25 solar plants in Japan
Budget offers mixed signals for India’s energy transition
India’s latest Union Budget delivers a mixed outcome for the country’s energy transition, combining targeted support for decentralised renewable energy and supply-chain development with gaps in some critical areas
Iran opens Yazd’s largest solar plant
Iran’s central province of Yazd has brought its largest solar plant online with a 100MW facility in Khezrabad set to supply 200mn kWh of electricity a year to the national grid, strengthening peak-time stability in Iran’s arid centre.
China reshaping Central Asia's Russia-dominated nuclear landscape
A Eurasianet partner post from the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst.
Household solar subsidies in Uzbekistan rise nearly 17-fold in 2025
Uzbekistan expanded state subsidies for household solar energy in 2025, with more than UZS 209bn ($17.1mn) paid to individuals supplying electricity from rooftop panels to the national grid.
Chile adds 1.1GW of solar capacity in 2025, renewables cement lead in power mix
Chile accelerated its shift towards clean energy in 2025, adding 1.1GW of new solar photovoltaic capacity and reinforcing the dominance of renewables in the national electricity matrix, according to data from the National Energy Commission (CNE).
Brazil bondholders tighten grip on Ambipar talks
Senegal solar capacity reaches 671MW as storage pipeline grows
Senegal’s installed solar capacity has reached 671MW, ranking it third in West Africa, with new utility-scale and storage projects under development even as gas generation rises, as the country works towards a 40% renewable energy target by 2030.
Blackboxstocks’ merger partner REAlloys and AltynGroup agree to secure rare earth feedstock for US and Canada facilities
Blackboxstocks said in a statement that its proposed merger partner, REAlloys, has agreed a set of non-binding arrangements aimed at building a strategic partnership with AltynGroup Kazakhstan to secure rare earth feedstocks.
Oman wind farm begins turbine installation for PDO
The Riyah 2 sustainable energy initiative in southern Oman has reached a major milestone with the successful mounting of its debut wind turbine.
Indonesia seeks Malaysia’s partnership to develop semiconductor technology
The Indonesian government has formally invited Malaysia to collaborate on the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies, citing opportunities for regional cooperation in an industry that remains open and rapidly evolving
Saudis to construct solar facilities in Turkey with value of $2bn and capacity of 2,000 MW
Saudi Arabia is to construct two solar farms with a combined value of $2bn and total capacity of 2,000 MW in Turkey, the Turkish energy minister said on February 3.
Nuclear power policy reviewed ahead of Vietnam elections
Vietnam’s top parliamentary body has begun deliberations on key issues concerning nuclear energy development and preparations for the country’s next general election.
Chile battery build-out deepens as Engie links storage to flagship wind asset
Chile’s push to stabilise its fast-expanding renewables grid is gathering pace, with Engie Chile advancing a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to smooth output from one of the country’s biggest wind farms.
Iraq allocates $4.56bn for solar energy system loans
Rheinmetall launches 4.2MW solar park at Western Cape plant in South Africa
Rheinmetall has broken ground on a privately financed 4.2MW solar park at its Rheinmetall Denel Munition site in Somerset West, aiming to secure energy supply, cut emissions and support South Africa’s strained power grid.
Kazakhstan’s uranium output up by 11% y/y in 2025
Kazakhstan lifted uranium output by 11% in 2025, according to an operations and trading update released by the world’s largest uranium producer Kazatomprom on February 2.
Low bidding interest threatens South Korea energy goals
South Korea has failed to meet its onshore wind power procurement goals for the third year running. Recent data shows that the second-half auction for 2025 secured only 156.28MW across three sites, reaching just 69% of the 230MW intended capacity.
Asian Battery Metals identifies lithium-bearing pegmatite at Mongolian project
Asian Battery Metals said in an announcement to the market that it has identified lithium-bearing pegmatite at the Tsagann Ders Project in Mongolia from recent scout drilling and surface sampling.
North Macedonia’s 2026 energy plan targets €5.7bn in investments
Africa emerges as important player in global clean energy transition – AEC
The State of African Energy 2026 Outlook explores Africa’s role in the energy transition, spanning the value chain from the use of critical minerals in renewable energy generation to decarbonisation of the oil and gas industry.
Iraq pushes clean energy use across ministries
The Iraqi government has instructed ministries and public bodies to reduce pressure on the national electricity grid by shifting towards clean energy and installing solar panels on government buildings.
Ethiopia brings first $80MW phase of Aysha II wind project online in Somali region
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the 80MW first phase of the Aysha II Wind Power Plant in Somali Regional State, which has a planned total installed capacity of 120MW.
Laos begins construction on new 230 kV line
Laos officially commenced construction of a new 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission line on January 30, linking Luang Prabang and Xieng Khouang provinces in the country’s north.
ADB backs Vietnam green finance push with $2mn banking programme
The programme forms part of a wider technical assistance project on inclusive and climate finance, funded by the Japanese government through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific.
Philippines seeks World Bank loan for waste management
India rolls out CCUS scheme to decarbonise key industries
The Union Budget 2026–27 has announced an INR200bn ($2.18bn) programme over five years to accelerate the deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies across major industrial sectors
Kia introduces new high performance EV variants
South Korea’s leading car manufacturer, Kia Corp., introduced high-performance editions of its EV3, EV4, and EV5 vehicles on February 2.
India's UP generates 5mn units of green power daily under rooftop solar push
India's Uttar Pradesh state is now generating more than 5mn units of green electricity daily through rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
BYD’s Cambodian plant delivers first local EVs
Cambodia has marked a major industrial milestone with the delivery of its first domestically assembled electric vehicles (EVs)
Hoa Phat teams up with Indian partners to expand rooftop solar
Vietnamese conglomerate Hoa Phat Group has entered into a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Hero Future Energies Vietnam (HFE) and India’s Horus Power to deploy rooftop solar power systems across its network of industrial parks
Iraq's central bank cuts interest rate on solar financing initiative
The Central Bank of Iraq has adjusted the interest rate on its solar energy financing initiative and simplified procedures to encourage wider uptake among households and businesses
Slovenia triples solar capacity in four years as renewable shift accelerates
Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy points to strong acceleration in the use of domestic renewable energy sources and a renewed push toward energy self-sufficiency.
Crisis looms at Tehran dams as 14 reservoirs fall below 10% capacity
Fourteen dams across Iran's key population centres have fallen below 10% capacity, with Tehran's reservoirs continuing to drain despite recent rainfall, prompting warnings of a deepening water crisis in the country's largest cities.
Brazilian courts tighten scrutiny on Belo Monte hydropower plant
Brazilian courts have ruled that the Belo Monte hydropower plant failed to meet conditions set for its approval, finding that environmental and social impacts along the Xingu River exceeded projections.
Brazil pressed on fossil fuel exit plan
Brazil should set dates to end oil auctions, restrict exploration in sensitive areas and revise incentives that support fossil fuels, according to proposals delivered to the government by the Climate Observatory.
Big freeze causes Russian regional power systems to collapse
Russia is being hit harder than most by the global big freeze that is causing its ageing regional power infrastructure to collapse.
Uzbekistan non-committal on Rosatom offer to build nuclear ‘cluster’
Russian nuclear entity trying to dispel perception of financial problems.
The battery revolution
The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway.
Global ocean temperatures at historic highs, La Niña collapse poised to push records further
Global sea surface temperatures are currently the fourth highest ever recorded for this time of year, raising renewed concerns among climate scientists as a developing El Niño event threatens to push marine heat to unprecedented levels.
Indonesia unveils 100-GW solar drive to power tens of thousands of villages
The Indonesian government has announced plans to roll out 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity, supported by 320 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery storage, under its flagship 100 GW Solar Programme
Activists urge BRICS bank to avoid funding large-scale bioenergy projects in Indonesia
The New Development Bank (NDB) has been cautioned against financing large bioenergy developments in Indonesia, amid concerns that existing regulations are insufficient to protect local communities and the environment
NeutraDC and Ishikari partner to link Japan and Indonesia
NeutraDC, a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, has entered a strategic alliance with Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No.1. This partnership creates a digital corridor connecting Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan.
South Korea launches first carbon neutral citrus fruit in Jeju
South Korea’s Jeju Island has achieved a significant agricultural breakthrough with the debut of citrus fruit cultivated entirely via sustainable power.
GIZ and ThyssenKrupp Nucera partner to advance green hydrogen and Power-to-X markets in India
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and ThyssenKrupp Nucera have formed a new partnership to accelerate the development of green hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) markets in India
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