REM - Renewable Energy

5 March 2026

Iraq experiences total power blackout, causes under investigation

4 March 2026

The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced on March 5 that the country is experiencing a complete power outage across all provinces.

Nigeria’s NEDC backs solar mini-grid rollout

4 March 2026

The Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) in Nigeria has endorsed Niger State’s solar mini-grid expansion, stating that more than 180 previously unserved communities are now receiving round-the-clock electricity under the programme.

Turkey’s auto market contracts 3% y/y in February

4 March 2026

Turkey’s passenger car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales fell 2.97% y/y to 88,039 units in February, according to data from the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD).

Beijing’s next five-year plan tests climate ambition

4 March 2026

The rapid deployment of renewable energy options around the country and the popularity of electric vehicles in recent year has already begun to restrain the growth of China’s climate footprint.

Globeleq acquires 51% stake in Zambian power firm LHPC

4 March 2026

Globeleq has acquired a 51% stake in Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LuSE:LHPC) from Norfund, gaining a 56MW hydropower portfolio and solar pipeline while entering the Southern African Power Pool regional electricity market.

Lindian Resources to acquire controlling stake in mixed rare-earth carbonate facility in Kazakhstan

4 March 2026

Australian critical minerals firm Lindian Resources is advancing its downstream rare-earths capabilities by signing a binding term sheet to acquire a controlling interest in an operational mixed rare-earth carbonate (MREC) facility in Kazakhstan.

Premier Energy sells majority stake in Romanian renewable operator Alive Capital

4 March 2026

Romanian energy company Alive Capital announced that its majority shareholder, Bucharest Exchange-listed Premier Energy (BVB: PE), has decided to sell its stake back to founder Giacomo Billi.

EU seeks stronger energy partnership with Azerbaijan as Southern Gas Corridor expansion advances

4 March 2026

The European Union has called for deeper energy cooperation with Azerbaijan amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as officials confirmed further expansion of gas infrastructure under the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC).

GAIL clears investment for 178.2-MW wind project in India's Maharashtra

4 March 2026

GAIL (India) Limited has approved an investment of INR17.36bn ($190mn) to develop a 178.2 megawatt (MW) greenfield wind power project in Maharashtra.

Cuba installs 5,000 Chinese-donated solar systems for clinics and isolated homes amid record blackouts

3 March 2026

Cuba's Electric Union (UNE) is deploying 5,000 2-kilowatt photovoltaic systems donated by China to power essential facilities and remote households, with 2,671 units earmarked for polyclinics, maternity wards, traffic lights, bakeries, schools

Ukraine adds over 320 MW of wind power in 2025 in sector revival

3 March 2026

Ukraine built more than 320 megawatts of new wind power capacity in 2025, marking a revival of the domestic wind energy sector after years of disruption caused by the war, the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association said on March 2.

EU biomethane output remains far short of 2030 target

3 March 2026

Biomethane injections into EU gas grids rose 12% in the latest gas year, but remain far below the bloc’s 2030 ambitions.

IAEA confirms damage to Iran's Natanz nuclear site entrance, no radiation leak detected

3 March 2026

IAEA confirms satellite imagery shows damage to entrance buildings at Iran's Natanz nuclear plant but says no radiation leak expected. Iran's atomic agency confirms no contamination.

Bridge Data Centres, Concord New Energy to develop Singapore’s barge-based hydrogen power solution

3 March 2026

Bridge Data Centres and Concord New Energy(0812.HK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop Singapore’s first barge-mounted hydrogen power generation system designed for next-generation, AI-driven digital infrastructure

Japan plans cross-border carbon storage project with Malaysia

3 March 2026

Japan announced that it’s seeking to ship captured carbon emissions to Malaysia under what would be Southeast Asia’s first cross-border carbon capture and storage initiative

India's Lineage Power delivers 100th BESS container

3 March 2026

India-based Pace Digitek’s battery storage subsidiary, Lineage Power, has successfully manufactured and delivered its 100th BESS container, built entirely in‑house at a fully automated facility with 5 GWh capacity

Hormuz tensions threaten India’s LNG flows as tankers reroute

3 March 2026

India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the Middle East are facing potential disruption after escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz prompted some tankers to alter their routes

Cambodia builds 100-MW national renewable solar facility

3 March 2026

Cambodia is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the development of a 100-MW National Solar Park in Kampong Chhnang province, a project valued at approximately $26.71mn.

Laos advances 100-MW solar farm in Bolikhamxay

3 March 2026

The Lao government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with APDL Solar Power Sole Co., Ltd. to undertake a feasibility study for a proposed 100-megawatt solar power plant in Bolikhamxay province.

Tactical agreement proving elusive for Central Asian states grappling with water deficit

2 March 2026

Upstream-downstream divide difficult to bridge.

Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market in escalation of climate policy fight

2 March 2026

Italy has called for the European Union to suspend its flagship Emissions Trading System (ETS), intensifying pressure on Brussels to overhaul the bloc’s cornerstone climate policy amid mounting industrial unrest.

Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality

2 March 2026

Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its energy transition on underground heat

South Korea faces renewable energy safety concerns

2 March 2026

A string of accidents at renewable energy sites in South Korea has sharpened public concern over safety just as lawmakers moved to relax regulations governing how close such facilities can be built to homes and roads.

Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage

2 March 2026

Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow down 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics, which weigh on momentum

Japan reshapes Hokkaido offshore wind ownership structure

2 March 2026

Hokkaido Offshore Wind Development LLC, jointly owned on a 50:50 basis by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, was formally wound up with unanimous approval from its members on December 12, 2025.

Norway wealth fund drops India's Adani Green Energy from portfolio over financial crime concerns

2 March 2026

Norway’s $1.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has excluded Adani Green Energy Ltd (NSE: ADANIGREEN) from its investment portfolio over concerns related to alleged financial misconduct

Myanmar offers 24-hour electricity for businesses

1 March 2026

Myanmar has introduced revised electricity tariff rates for industrial users, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Electric Power (MOEP).