REM - Renewable Energy
ADB backs Thai solar and storage scheme with $350mn in financing
The two hybrid solar-plus-storage facilities will have a combined contracted capacity of 126MW and 151MWh of battery energy storage.
Montenegro grants environmental permit for €200mn Bijela wind farm
SiS strengthens renewable supply chain in Thailand
As Thailand accelerates its shift towards cleaner energy, SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public Company Limited has strengthened its renewable energy operations with the opening of two Solar Distribution Centres in Ubon Ratchathani and Khon Kaen
European Parliament approves 90% emissions cut target for 2040
The European Parliament last week approved amendments to the EU Climate Law that would require the bloc to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels.
South African miner Sibanye-Stillwater secures 401GWh renewable supply in deal with NOA Group
Sibanye-Stillwater has secured a 401GWh-per-year renewable energy supply agreement with NOA Group, expanding its clean energy portfolio and accelerating a broader shift in South Africa’s mining sector toward private power procurement.
Eco Wave targets 8.3MW wave energy project at South Africa’s Ngqura port
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ:WAVE) has identified potential for an 8.3MW wave energy project at South Africa’s Port of Ngqura, marking a possible entry into the African market as the country seeks to diversify beyond wind and solar.
Sarytogan Graphite reports upgrade at flagship deposit in Kazakhstan
Sarytogan Graphite has secured an upgrade at its flagship deposit in central Kazakhstan, reporting a revised JORC-compliant mineral resource that includes a reserve of 5.4mn tonnes grading 28.3% total graphitic carbon (TGC).
US backs SMR push in the Philippines with $2.7mn in tech funding
The US Trade and Development Agency has committed a total of $2.7mn in technical assistance funding to Meralco PowerGen Corp in the Philippines to help evaluate US small modular reactor designs.
Laos expands renewable energy with solar agreement
On February 11, Laos’ state electricity company signed an agreement with a South Korean private firm to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Oudomxay Province, marking another step in the country’s renewable energy
India to add 30 hydrogen buses and trucks under green hydrogen mission pilots
India will approve 30 additional hydrogen-powered buses and trucks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, expanding pilot projects aimed at testing hydrogen as a clean fuel solution for heavy commercial vehicles.
Seoul passes new law to fast-track small modular reactors
The Ministry of Science and ICT in Seoul said the legislation requires the preparation of a five-year master plan for overall SMR system development, alongside annual implementation plans.
Major Turkish geothermal tomato greenhouse targets European markets
A newly-built 40,000-square-metre geothermal greenhouse at W Agro Park in Kayseri, Central Anatolia, Turkey, is expected to produce around 2,500 tonnes of fresh tomatoes annually, with European export markets the prime target.
Turkey’s EV fleet heading for 400,000 threshold, accounts for 2% of registered vehicles
In 2011, there were only two dozen electric vehicles (EVs) on Turkey’s roads, but by the end of January the number stood at 385,876, according to official statistics from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat).
Egypt approves 4,720MW renewable energy projects by Kemet Group
The Egyptian cabinet has approved the implementation of four energy projects by Egypt United National Industries Group (Kemet), with a combined capacity of 4,720MW
Sasol-backed 300MW solar and battery project reaches financial close in South Africa
A 300MW solar and battery project backed by a 25-year private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sasol Ltd (JSE:SOL) and Air Liquide (EPA:AI) has reached financial close in South Africa, with commercial operations targeted for 2028.
Grenergy secures $355mn Chile financing to expand hybrid solar-storage push
Spanish renewables group Grenergy has arranged $355mn in non-recourse financing to strengthen its hybrid solar and battery portfolio in Chile, underscoring investor appetite for projects designed to stabilise power supply in renewable-heavy grids.
Solar company Best Enerji sells 29% stake via Istanbul IPO for TRY 802mn
Best Brands Grup Enerji (BESTE) has sold 55mn shares, amounting to a 29% stake, via a Borsa Istanbul initial public offering (IPO).
Mauritania to expand power capacity through gas, renewables and grid upgrades
Mauritania is targeting new thermal, gas-to-power, solar and wind projects to satisfy rising urban power demand.
Mexico to host world's largest ultra-low carbon methanol plant after gas supply deal signed
Anzana to build 50MW hydropower for Canadian miner First Quantum in Zambia
Anzana Electric Group will develop up to 50MW of hydropower in Zambia to supply First Quantum Minerals, supporting mining operations and strengthening energy security through a ZESCO-backed grid wheeling arrangement.
Scatec-led Lyra Energy advances 255MW solar project in South Africa with PPA deals
Scate and partners have secured PPAs for a 255MW solar project in South Africa, advancing the Thakadu development towards financial close in 2026 as demand for private renewable power grows.
Singapore’s government raises 2030 solar target to 3GWp, pushing for energy security
Singapore will raise its 2030 solar deployment target to 3 gigawatt-peak (GWp), after achieving its previous 2GWp goal ahead of schedule.
China’s State Grid secures €50mn EBRD-backed power substation in Egypt
State Grid Corporation of China has secured a contract to build a new 500-kilovolt electricity transformer substation in Egypt, with investments estimated at €50mn.
Ukraine boosts bioethanol exports as EU demand dominates, Cadogan reports lower oil output
Kazakhstan wants to raise hydropower capacity by almost threefold over coming five years
Kazakhstan is planning to significantly raise its hydropower capacity over the next five years, according to the energy ministry.
China’s vast water diversion project reshapes growth in the arid north
China’s South-to-North Water Transfer Project has delivered 64.73bn cubic metres of water to the country’s arid north over the past year, bringing cumulative transfers to more than 83bn cubic metres since operations began.
India's Inox Wind posts strong Q3 growth on higher execution and rising order inflows
Renewable energy major Inox Wind Limited(NSE: INOXWIND) reported a sharp rise in earnings for the quarter ended December 2025 (Q3FY26), supported by improved project execution and a strengthening order pipeline
Indonesia targets 50GW of renewable energy in 2035 power plan
Indonesia plans to develop 50,000 megawatts (50 gigawatts) of renewable energy capacity over the next decade under its latest Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2035, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said
India's Tarapur Atomic Power Station unit-1 returns to grid after life-extension overhaul
Unit-1 of the Tarapur Atomic Power Station in Palghar district of Maharashtra, India’s first nuclear power facility, has successfully rejoined the electricity grid following completion of an extensive life-extension and modernisation programme
GPSC unit signs 30-year solar land lease in southern Thailand
Taipingling Unit 1 feeds power into grid as China advances Hualong rollout
The project is being developed by China General Nuclear and represents the first of six Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors planned for the Taipingling site.
New Laos wind project worth $450mn
A Vietnamese private enterprise has unveiled plans for a $450mn wind power development in Laos, designed to deliver renewable electricity to northern Vietnam during periods of peak demand.
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind output hits 1bn kWh threshold in early year breakthrough
Earlier, it was reported that Uzbekistan paid more than UZS 209.2bn ($17.1mn) in state subsidies to 45,381 households generating electricity from rooftop solar panels under the “Solar Home” programme.
Syria signs $250mn solar project deal with Saudi Al-Harafi
South African energy experts discuss NTCSA role in advancing market reform
South African energy sector leaders have discussed the national electricity reform progress in a two-part Energy Outlook 2026 webinar series hosted by Creamer Media.
Mozambique accelerates preliminary work towards $4.5bn Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project construction
Mozambique and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are advancing towards securing financing for a $4.5bn hydropower project set to be built on a major river in the southern African nation.
KAHRE plans South African "net-zero corridor" to support green hydrogen production, export
KAHRE Renewable Energy Group plans a net-zero industrial corridor linking South Africa’s Northern and Western Cape, combining up to 20GW of renewable power with green hydrogen production and export infrastructure.
Australia trapped under a “heat dome”, braces for extreme 50°C temperatures
Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day.
US ambassador says Kazakhstan seen as potential alternative to China in rare metals market
Washington is seeking to position Kazakhstan as a potential counterbalance to China’s dominance in rare metals, Azattyq reported on February 13, citing Julie Stufft, the newly appointed US ambassador to the country.
Russian attacks cut Ukraine’s January budget revenues as Kyiv accelerates energy rebuild
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have reduced state tax and customs revenues by UAH12bn ($280mn) in January, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said, underscoring the economic toll of sustained attacks on the power sector.
First Gen invests $1.29bn in Philippines national hydro
The Lopez-led energy producer, First Gen, has secured a 40% interest in the pumped storage hydroelectric ventures managed by Prime Infrastructure Capital. Valued at PHP75bn (roughly $1.29bn.
India adds record 52,537 MW power capacity in FY26, renewable energy leads expansion
India has recorded its highest-ever annual addition of electricity generation capacity during the current financial year, with 52,537 MW added up to January 31, 2026
Pakistan secures $3mn GEF support to reform fisheries and protect marine ecosystems
Uzbekistan to establish radioactive waste storage centre
Uzbekistan is to establish a radioactive waste storage centre at the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Academy of Sciences, the government has announced in a decree published on the national database of legislation.
BP sheds 10% interest in solar project to power Azerbaijan's Sangachal oil terminal
The solar project will power the Sangachal terminal, freeing up more gas for supply to Europe.
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found.
Namibia-focused uranium miners position themselves to reap big from price surge
Australian uranium miner Paladin Energy (ASX: PDN) aims to complete the ramp-up exercise of its Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia to reach top output from July, encouraged by the high prices of the critical mineral on global markets.
Poland Europe’s largest methane super-emitter from coal mines
Poland has been identified as Europe’s largest “super-emitter” of methane from coal mining operations, according to a new report by energy think-tank Ember.
SolarAfrica secures $80mn financing for 114MW SunCentral 2 solar project in South Africa
SolarAfrica has secured ZAR1.5bn in financing from Investec and FirstRand to build the 114MW SunCentral 2 solar plant in South Africa, advancing a broader 1GW renewable pipeline and expanding corporate access to wheeled clean power.
Kenya-based Anzana to build Zambia hydropower plants to back Canadian major First Quantum's copper mines
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) and Kenya’s Anzana Electric Group have forged a partnership under which the latter will develop hydropower generation projects in northern Zambia.
Norwegian firm Release seals deal to build 21MW solar park at Botswana's Motheo Copper Mine
Release, majority-owned by Norwegian renewable energy group Scatec ASA (OSE: SCATC), plans to build a 21-megawatt (MW) solar power plant under a seven-year leasing deal with Tshukudu Metals Botswana.
China’s EVE Energy brings 400-MWh storage project online
EVE Energy has connected to the grid what it describes as the first 400-MWh energy storage facility built around 628-Ah ultra-large battery cells deployed at scale.
A hellish “hothouse world” looms as run-away warming tipping points approach
The warning comes as China and India report the first sustained emissions decreases, years ahead of schedule, but the US continues to ignore its carbon budget limits set by the 2015 Paris Agreement and has significantly increased CO₂ emissions.
Wild fires are burning forests carbon sinks, but China bucking the trend with a massive desert forestation project
Extreme weather has led to an explosion of deadly wildfires around the world that are turning forests that should be a CO₂ sink into major sources of additional emissions as the area that burns each year expands.
Pertamina Geothermal targets green hydrogen output by late 2026
State-owned energy firm PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) plans to commence production at its pilot-scale green hydrogen facility in Ulubelu, Lampung, by the fourth quarter of 2026, as part of efforts to diversify its geothermal-based portfolio
South Korea's Iljin Electric achieves record annual profits
India's nuclear capacity up 84% since 2014
India’s installed nuclear power capacity has risen from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,780 MW at present — an addition of 4,000 MW or roughly 84% growth over the past decade
Climate tech startup switches Mongolian yurt dwellers from dirty coal to clean solar
EBRD backing entrepreneurs tackling stove fumes crisis that makes Ulaanbaatar one of world’s most air-polluted cities.
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