REM - Renewable Energy
Tajik scientists detect accelerated glacier melting even in zones previously thought relatively stable
Scientists in Tajikistan have detected accelerated melting of glaciers even in high-altitude zones previously thought to be relatively stable, The Times of Central Asia has reported.
EBRD lends €70mn to Slovenia’s NGEN for battery storage projects
The financing, supported by the EU’s InvestEU Fund de-risking framework, will fund five large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Latvia, Poland, Romania and Slovenia.
Dubai’s AMEA Power expands South African renewables push with 120MW plant
Dubai-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has commissioned a 120MWp solar power plant in South Africa, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its electricity mix and reduce dependence on ageing coal-fired infrastructure
Singapore forms coalition to bolster demand for carbon credits
Singapore has launched a new coalition backed by major corporates, investors and government-linked organisations aimed at boosting demand for high-integrity carbon credits.
Nigeria’s solar minigrid push could create 213,000 jobs, says APRI
Deploying more than 10,000 solar minigrids across Nigeria could create nearly 213,000 jobs
Paraguay's Acaray-Yguazú hydro plant relaunched after failed tender
Paraguay's ANDE relaunches Acaray-Yguazú hydro tender after 2025 flop — a $150mn modernisation race against soaring demand.
Wind and solar overtake coal in Turkey’s power generation for first time - EMBER
Wind and solar energy generated more electricity than coal in Turkey for the first time in April 2026, marking a milestone in the country’s energy transition as strong rainfall also boosted hydroelectric output, according to Ember.
Tanzania's Kikuletwa hydropower project targets end to imported backup electricity
Tanzania is preparing to cut its reliance on imported emergency electricity following the completion of a hydropower facility at the Kikuletwa Renewable Energy Training and Research Centre in Kilimanjaro Region.
China invests $500bn to lead green economy
Beijing is outspending the rest of the world combined on the green transition. Chinese firms deployed upwards of $500bn into environmental infrastructure between 2019 and 2025.
Singapore-based FAST-P’s green investment platform secures $800mn
The Green Investments Partnership (GIP), a flagship blended finance vehicle under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P), has successfully achieved its second close, boosting total committed capital to $800mn ($1.03bn)
India's Maharashtra state pitches for US investment in nuclear energy sector
Maharashtra is stepping up efforts to attract American investment and technology partnerships in the nuclear energy sector as the state prepares for rising electricity demand.
Kazakhstan’s air taxi project targets commercial launch by 2029
Kazakhstan’s Almaty Region is reportedly not expected to begin full commercial operations of its planned electric air taxi service before 2029.
Kazakhstan launches first pilot project for green hydrogen production
Kazakhstan launched its first full-cycle pilot project for green hydrogen generation during the Fourth International Seminar on Hydrogen Energy held in Atyrau at the local branch of KMG Engineering, a subsidiary of KazMunayGas.
Colombia's Petro backs Michelle Bachelet's bid to become first woman to lead the United Nations
UNDP and EU back solar push in Cuba's most isolated communities amid deepening energy crisis
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the European Union and Cuban institutions, has installed 550 renewable energy systems across isolated communities in Cuba through the FRE Local project, bringing electricity access
Russia irked by US, EU moves to secure Central Asia critical minerals
Kremlin official talks of “attempt to push Russia out and create a Western-controlled infrastructure in the immediate vicinity of our borders".
Study estimates Tajikistan could recover 10,000 tonnes of uranium ore from waste sites
Tajikistan could recover around 10,000 tonnes of uranium ore if dumps made up of the material in the north of thre country were reprocessed, according to a study.
Solar, wind surpass coal in Turkey’s electricity generation for first time
Electricity generated from solar and wind energy exceeded coal-fired power generation in Turkey for the first time in April, according to data from Energy Exchange Istanbul (Epias).
Egypt reduces foreign oil companies’ dues to $440mn, says petroleum minister
Egypt has reduced outstanding payments owed to foreign oil companies from $6.1bn at the end of June 2024 to $440mn currently, according to a statement from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Brazil, Paraguay Itaipu powers through energy crisis
The Itaipu hydroelectric plant has strengthened its role in South America’s energy supply amid tensions in the Middle East and concerns over oil markets, according to Brazilian chief executive Enio Verri.
Fitch expects strong expansion in Egypt’s renewable energy capacity by 2035
Fitch Ratings said it is optimistic about Egypt’s power sector between 2025 and 2035, projecting significant growth in electricity generation capacity driven by large investments in renewable energy projects
Aboitiz Power signs emergency Philippines electricity supply deal
Aboitiz Power Corp, one of the largest power producers in the Philippines with a massive portfolio spanning generation and grid distribution nationwide, signed an emergency contract to supply 2 MW of backup electricity.
Asian Development Bank, Singapore extend pact to back $10-bn ASEAN power grid
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) have renewed a landmark partnership aimed at accelerating cross-border renewable energy projects and cross-border electricity connectivity across Southeast Asia
India's NTPC Group surpasses 90-GW installed capacity
NTPC Limited Group has crossed 90 GW of installed power generation capacity after the successful completion of trial operations of the second 800-MW unit at Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited.
Colombia backs $10mn financing for Verano Energy solar project
Colombia’s Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional approved financing of up to COP37.481bn ($10mn) for the 13-megawatt-peak Chicalá solar project being developed by Verano Energy in the Atlántico department
Mongolia reportedly strikes agreement with Rio Tinto that halves Oyu Tolgoi copper project management fee
Mongolia has reportedly struck an agreement with Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) to cut the project management fee on the development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in the Gobi desert by half and eliminate overlapping charges.
Hanoi launches $200mn waste-to-energy project
Hanoi has begun construction of a $200mn waste-to-energy facility aimed at easing mounting waste pressures while boosting renewable electricity generation.
Argentina's YPF outlines further Mendoza expansion after opening record solar park
Argentina state energy firm YPF said it plans additional renewable energy, battery storage and shale exploration projects in Mendoza after inaugurating the country’s largest solar park this week.
Kenya lists first infrastructure fund on Nairobi bourse with UK support
Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund became the first infrastructure-focused vehicle to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange after raising $26.3mn for renewable energy, logistics and digital infrastructure projects.
Vietnam plans 270MW floating solar across hydropower reservoirs
Vietnam’s state-owned power producer EVNGENCO1 has proposed adding 270MW of floating solar capacity across three hydropower reservoirs in southern Vietnam
Engie Chile expands storage push with new wind-linked battery project in Antofagasta
Engie Chile has brought into operation its BESS Kallpa project, marking a further step in the company’s expansion into large-scale energy storage.
Ukraine secures financing for wartime energy storage and bioenergy projects
Ukraine has secured financing for a major energy storage facility backed by international insurance coverage, while plans are advancing for a new bioenergy complex in the country’s west, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its energy resilience.
Sudan expands solar energy projects to ease power crisis
The Sudanese government has announced a set of measures to support solar energy projects as part of efforts to address the country’s ongoing electricity shortages
Brazil solar growth faces grid limits
Brazil added 4.4 gigawatts of solar generation capacity in the first quarter of 2026, with 25 new plants connected in March alone, although the pace of new large-scale connections is expected to slow during the remainder of the year.
Egypt’s Sunrise Resorts explores 200MW Rwanda solar and battery project
Sunrise Resorts & Cruises, an Egyptian hospitality and tourism group, is exploring a 200MW solar and battery-storage project in Rwanda as Kigali accelerates efforts to expand renewable-energy capacity and achieve universal electricity access.
Argentina inaugurates largest solar park with 305 MW in Mendoza
Argentina has inaugurated the 305-megawatt El Quemado solar park in the western province of Mendoza, marking the country’s largest photovoltaic project and the first renewable energy development completed under the government’s RIGI program.
TOYO rejects US solar tariff circumvention claims tied to Ethiopia
TOYO Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:TOYO) has rejected allegations that it is using Ethiopia to circumvent US solar import duties, after a coalition of American manufacturers filed a petition seeking a formal trade investigation.
Vena Group breaks ground on Philippine solar projects
Singaporean green infrastructure player Vena Group has broken ground on two major solar power projects in the Philippine province of Ilocos Norte.
South Korean cable producers report record financial earnings
South Korean electricity infrastructure providers are rapidly expanding their global operations, driven by a worldwide surge in grid spending and escalating demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.
Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Berhad launches country’s first battery energy storage facility
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) achieves a milestone in the country's green energy transition with the official launch of the Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
AmpereHour, IndiGrid commission India’s largest standalone battery storage project in Gujarat
AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid have commissioned a 180-MW/360-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at a Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) substation in Gujarat.
Taiwan’s renewable energy push is a combination of ambition, delays, and dependence
The government originally targeted a 2025 electricity mix of 20% renewables, 50% LNG and 30% coal. That target has since quietly slipped, with officials now acknowledging that the 20% renewables goal will likely not be reached until after 2026.
Sri Lanka opens door to green hydrogen investment push
Sri Lanka has launched an ambitious drive to attract global investment into green hydrogen and green ammonia production, unveiling a new initiative aimed at transforming the island into a major clean energy hub in Asia.
Poland's Polenergia Q1 EBITDA misses consensus on weaker wind, normalising prices
Poland's renewables-focused power group Polenergia reported on May 18 its estimated results for Q1 2026, with core earnings landing below market expectations due to less favourable weather conditions and a normalisation of energy prices.
China added a Germany-sized electricity grid last year - OWID
We’ll often see headlines quoting how many gigawatts of new solar farms or coal plants China is building. But it’s hard to get a meaningful sense of scale for how electricity generation in China is changing.
Tanzania carbon trading sector expands as over 90 firms join green economy drive
More than 90 Tanzanian companies have started registering for carbon trading as the country expands its green economy and scales up forest conservation and clean energy projects.
Malaysian Gamuda’s subsidiary breaks ground on 75MW Western Australia solar farm
DT Infrastructure, the Australian subsidiary of Malaysian engineering powerhouse Gamuda Bhd(GAMUDA), has commenced construction on the Jinbi Solar Farm in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region
Bangladesh's renewable energy goals lag as budget support remains weak
Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector has received limited fiscal support despite repeated policy targets over the last decade, with less than 5% of total power-sector budget allocations directed toward renewable projects.
Fujiyama expands solar panel manufacturing with new facility in India
India’s clean energy manufacturing sector has received a major boost with the commissioning of a new solar panel manufacturing plant by Fujiyama Power Systems in Ratlam.
Historic 2024-2025 drought slashed Mozambique's Q1 2026 energy sector contribution to fiscus by 75%
Mozambique’s oil and energy projects contributed MZN10.9bn (about $171mn) to the fiscus in Q1 2026, a 21.2% drop compared to the relative period in 2025.
Nigeria’s GFiF launches $188mn blended finance platform to fund 191MW of distributed solar projects
The facility is led by Barton Heyman Limited in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), UK PACT, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and ARM Harith Infrastructure Investment Limited (ARMHIIL)
France backs Ethiopia green energy and digitalisation plan with $63.9mn loan
France and Ethiopia have signed a loan agreement to support Ethiopia’s green energy and digitalisation programme under the wider RISED initiative, deepening French engagement in the Horn of Africa.
Azerbaijan's banks directed $218mn to green and sustainable projects in 2025, meeting COP29 pledge
Indonesian companies Astrindo, Humpuss sign $1.5bn MoU
PT Astrindo Nusantara Infrastruktur Tbk(BIPI) has entered into a strategic partnership with PT Humpuss Maritim International Tbk(HUMI.JK) to explore five major energy and industrial projects across Indonesia
Indonesia, Malaysia's Citaglobal Berhad sign pact for waste-to-energy, biogas
The Lampung Provincial Government of Indonesia has officially entered a strategic partnership with Malaysian firm Citaglobal Berhad to transform the region's waste management and energy landscape
Philippines orders electricity firms to boost power supply
Power producers in the Philippines have been ordered to reinstate their full output capacities immediately. The directive follows a series of emergency alerts on the Luzon and Visayas grids caused by forced outage.
Bangladesh reviews revival of 31 cancelled renewable energy projects
Bangladesh’s government has begun reassessing 31 cancelled renewable energy projects as authorities look to boost electricity generation capacity and restore investor confidence in the sector.
Colombia orders Tesla to correct sales practices
Vietnam’s Gia Lai approves $31mn solar project
Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved an investment policy for the Hoài Đức Solar Power Plant, which will be developed through a competitive bidding process to select an investor.
Heatwave fuels sharp increase in Ho Chi Minh electricity
Electricity consumption in Ho Chi Minh City has climbed to record levels as persistent heatwaves continue to boost demand for air conditioning and cooling systems.
Turkey identifies four zones for first offshore wind energy tenders
Four sites off Turkey’s western coast have been designated candidate zones for the country’s first offshore wind energy projects.
Uzbekistan Airports signs sustainable aviation fuel supply deal with Allied Biofuels
Uzbekistan Airports, a state-owned operator, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Allied Biofuels FE LLC (ABF) to develop future supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and e-SAF in Uzbekistan.
Zelestra advances Chile battery project as storage race accelerates in Latin America
Renewable energy developer Zelestra has begun commissioning its Aurora battery storage complex in northern Chile, highlighting the rapid expansion of large-scale energy storage projects across Latin America.
Japan commits $6.5mn for solar systems at Cuban hospitals
Japan will provide $6.5mn to help install solar power systems at 10 hospitals across Cuba as the island struggles with deepening electricity shortages that have disrupted healthcare services
Germany revamps its energy laws, but risks locking itself into decades of costly gas import dependence
Germany risks locking itself into decades of costly gas import dependence unless policymakers give battery storage equal treatment in upcoming power market reforms, energy think-tank Ember has warned.
Tehran water consumption hits 3bn litres a day as Iran braces for crisis summer
Daily water consumption in Tehran has reached nearly three billion litres before the start of summer, with reservoirs at just 22% of capacity, as Iran braces for an early heatwave amid post-conflict strain on infrastructure.
Bluesphere Ventures engages Stem to Model 1 GW of NYC battery storage
New York City anchored developer brings in the largest operator of storage software in the country to stress-test the economics of urban-sited storage at scale
South Korean ports to tap surplus renewable energy
A fresh analysis by the non-governmental organisation Pacific Environment suggests that South Korea could fast-track its shift to sustainable energy by utilising wasted renewable electricity to power its maritime hubs.
Russia offers Indonesia full-spectrum nuclear cooperation package
Rosatom has said it is ready to offer Indonesia a comprehensive framework for developing its nuclear energy programme, spanning gigawatt-scale reactors, small modular units and floating nuclear power plants.
Tata Power advances SMR plans with NPCIL talks
Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER) is accelerating work on its long-term nuclear energy strategy and has begun discussions with state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Bangladesh’s rising fuel import dependence sparks warning over ‘energy trap’
Bangladesh’s growing reliance on imported fuel has pushed the country into an “energy trap,” exposing the economy to mounting global market risks and threatening medium-term growth prospects.
German wind turbine maker ENERCON commits to setting up rotor blade factory in Turkey
Germany’s ENERCON said on May 13 in a press release that it will establish a rotor blade production facility in Bergama, western Turkey, for its E-175 EP5 E2 onshore wind turbine.
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