REM - Renewable Energy
Colombia reviews $1.35bn solar programme as US nuclear cooperation expands
Colombia is reviewing a $1.35bn (COP4.2 trillion) solar programme after Energy Minister María Nohemí Arboleda said its implementation and contracts require clarification, while Colombia and the US expanded cooperation on civilian nuclear energy
North Macedonia launches construction of Alcazar wind park
IFC mulls $40mn senior-debt investment in Camco's African renewable energy fund REPP 2
IFC, the World Bank Group's private-sector arm, is considering a senior-debt investment of up to $40mn in Camco REPP 2, a private debt fund financing SME renewable-energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
Kenyan utility KenGen cuts dividend 16.7% as FY2026 profit slips despite revenue growth
Kenya’s largest electricity generator, Kenya Electricity Generating Company Plc (KenGen) (NSE: KEGN), has cut its dividend by 16.7% to KES0.75 per share for the year ended June 2026 after profit slipped despite higher revenue.
Philippines opens 160 MW biomass green energy auction
The Department of Energy (DOE) put 160 MW of biomass capacity up for auction, with ceiling prices expected on October 1.
Suzlon wins 200-MW wind order from Ayana in India
ADB signs first India transaction advisory agreement for Madhya Pradesh renewable projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed its first transaction advisory services agreement in India with the Madhya Pradesh government to help develop three renewable energy projects.
Vietnam targets Southeast Asia’s $40bn CCS opportunity
Nguyen Van Tu, Director of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute, said Vietnam has significant potential to store CO2 in depleted oil and gas fields, deep saline aquifers and deep coal seams.
Thailand considers 89% clean power target by 2050
Thailand is weighing a major shift towards clean energy, with a possible 89% share of electricity from low-carbon sources by 2050.
Laos and Singapore unlock new carbon market opportunities
Colombia's Ecopetrol clears bondholder hurdle for Portón del Sol merger
Ecopetrol secured bondholder approval to proceed with the absorption of Parque Solar Portón del Sol, clearing a further requirement for the Colombian oil company to integrate the solar asset
Turkey taps Copenhagen Atomics to utilise vast thorium reserves for nuclear energy
Turkey has signed a deal with Copenhagen Atomics to advance the use of radioactive metal thorium in next-generation nuclear technologies.
Mongolia completes first competitive renewable energy auction, signs deals
Mongolia’s National Dispatching Centre has inked power purchase deals with the companies who submitted winning bids in the country’s first competitive renewable energy auction.
Cuba brings 21.9MW solar park online in Guantánamo
Cuba has brought the 21.875MWp El Algarrobo solar park in Guantánamo into service, with the facility becoming the first project in the country’s current photovoltaic programme to be synchronised with the national grid entirely by Cuban technicians
US sanctions squeeze Cuba’s shift to solar power
Cuba’s push to expand renewable electricity is being constrained by difficulties securing fuel and importing equipment, as tighter US sanctions add pressure to an already strained power system, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez
Brazil approves $1bn IDB loan for green investment programme
Brazil has authorised a loan of up to $1bn from the Inter-American Development Bank to finance Eco Invest Brasil, a government programme aimed at accelerating the country’s ecological transition and attracting private investment.
WPC Energy, AEC call for stronger African voice in global energy debate
Africa should have a stronger role in international energy discussions as governments seek to balance energy security, economic growth and emissions cuts.
Russia destroys solar plants, but Ukrainian businesses continue investing millions in green energy
Ukrainian businesses and banks are continuing to invest in renewable energy despite the destruction of power infrastructure by Russian strikes, with a state-owned lender providing more than €10mn to finance new solar generation and battery storage.
Namibia’s DBN says clean-energy financing tops $99mn, supports 81.6MW capacity
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has invested more than NAD1.58bn ($98mn) in clean energy projects since its establishment, supporting 81.6 megawatts of clean energy capacity, the Windhoek Observer reported on September 8.
Huawei targets 4,000 MWh battery storage expansion in Egypt by 2027
Azerbaijan's renewables share to hit 34% by 2027
Azerbaijan expects its renewable sources' share of installed generation capacity to rise to 34% by the end of 2027 from 21% currently, deputy energy minister Elnur Soltanov said at BCAW 2026.
Iran's Tiran and Karvan signs 240 MW of small-scale solar deals in two years
Iran's Tiran and Karvan county in Isfahan has signed 240 MW of small-scale and household solar agreements over two years, 109 MW of it rooftop, part of a national push to expand renewables and ease chronic summer power shortages.
Philippines reserves 7,500 capital ride-hailing slots for EVs
Transport regulators in the Philippines opened 7,500 ride-hailing slots in Metro Manila strictly for electric vehicles, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced in a statement.
Singapore, Laos sign Article 6 Paris Agreement framework to enable carbon credit transfers
Marking an expansion of cross-border carbon market frameworks within ASEAN, Singapore and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) have established a legally binding carbon credit collaboration under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
Climate change could cut Cambodia’s GDP by nearly 10%
India proposes mandatory storage for new solar, wind projects
India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed requiring new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects to install co-located energy storage, as the country seeks to strengthen grid stability amid rapid growth in renewable generation.
Colombia's Ecopetrol bondholders approve solar park merger in second-call assemblies
Latin America doubles battery storage capacity in under a year, OLACDE says
Latin America and the Caribbean doubled their installed battery energy storage capacity in less than a year, reaching 3,408 megawatts (MW) in August 2026 from 1,683 MW in 2025, the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organisation (OLACDE) said.
إEgypt connects first phase of 900MW Ras Shokeir wind farm to national grid by December 2027
Oman joins global hydrogen partnership as green energy ambitions gather pace
Oman announced on September 6 that it has joined the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE), strengthening its engagement in global efforts to develop common policies, standards and markets for hydrogen.
OQAE, Asyad pact to pilot green hydrogen mobility in Oman
OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), the clean energy arm of state-owned OQ Group, has signed an offtake term sheet with Asyad, Oman’s integrated logistics services provider, to explore the use of locally produced green hydrogen in mobility applications.
Engie builds foothold in Poland's battery storage sector
South Africa watchdog backs A.P. Moller Capital takeover of Mainstream renewables platform
South Africa’s Competition Commission recommended on September 3 that the Competition Tribunal approve A.P. Moller Capital’s acquisition of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa, subject to public-interest conditions.
Philippine geothermal firms demand flexible energy auction pricing
Philippine geothermal power developers are demanding an urgent overhaul of the country's green auction mechanism after a recent tender collapsed.
US firms pledge $2bn to South Korea tech
Four US tech giants are sinking KRW 2.8trillion ($2bn) into South Korea's chip and green energy sectors, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported.
Inox Wind wins repeat 100-MW turnkey order from Indian Oil
LOCA launches Laos’ first green bond to drive EV expansion
LOCA has listed Laos’ first green bond, with the proceeds set to fund a nationwide expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Uzbekistan downgrading its nuclear cooperation with Russia
Rosatom appears on outs with Tashkent.
North Macedonia’s OKTA commissions first 4 MW battery storage units as part of energy transition project
Egypt in advanced talks with Rosatom for 3D Printing centre
Premier seeks 58.6bn-share authority as Zulu and corporate funding need hits $19mn
Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) is seeking shareholder authority to issue up to 58.63bn new shares as it estimates it will need about $19.1mn through the end of 2027 to fund its Zulu lithium project in Zimbabwe and wider corporate requirements
Tanzania's parliament clears path to Global Green Growth Institute, eyes climate financing boost
The proposed accession aligns with Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050 priorities on climate resilience and environmental conservation, with potential opportunities in clean cooking, carbon trading, climate-resilient development.
Israeli energy company Solair extends MoU with global mining firm in Chile
Israeli renewables company Solair extended its non-binding MoU with a global mining company operating in Chile's Atacama region, according to a filing submitted to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Philippines' Meralco steps up anti-pilferage drive to protect supply
Manila Electric Co (Meralco), the largest private power distributor in the Philippines, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal electricity connections to protect grid stability.
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