REM - Renewable Energy
Northern Vietnam power plant breaks ground as electricity demand surges
A new 650 MW thermal power plant has begun construction in Bac Ninh as industrial expansion drives stronger electricity demand across northern Vietnam.
Brazil draws 1,539 renewable plants into curtailment deal
Brazil’s government has received applications from 1,539 wind and solar plants, representing about 53 GW of capacity, for a scheme that compensates eligible electricity curtailment.
World ties its hottest month on record as July heat sweeps three continents
The planet has just endured its joint-hottest month in 176 years of record-keeping, as searing July heat handed North America, Africa and Asia their warmest month ever.
Danube hits record 31cm low as drought idles central European reactors
The Danube has dropped to a record low of 31 cm in Budapest, idling nuclear reactors in Romania and Hungary as a fierce drought parches central Europe.
Turkey plans first offshore wind YEKA tender for early 2027
Turkey will launch its first offshore Renewable Energy Resource Zone (YEKA) wind tender in the first quarter of 2027.
Iran continues Qeshm island oil pollution cleanup as slicks reach mangroves
Iranian port authorities are continuing to clean oil pollution along the Suza and Shibderaz coast of Qeshm island, where slicks first seen in early August have spread to protected Hara mangrove forests.
Caspian Sea water level hits 200-year low
The Caspian Sea has fallen to its lowest level in about 200 years and is still declining, a Tehran official said, blaming higher temperatures, evaporation, weaker inflows and lower rainfall for a drop of up to 20 centimetres a year.
South Korea July auto exports hit record $6.24bn
Philippines' Peza signs Calabarzon LNG feasibility deal
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Premiere Power Corp (SPPC) and Linseed Field Corp (LFC) to study direct liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply for economic zones in Calabarzon.
Russia switches on its largest solar plant near the Chinese border
Russia's largest solar power plant, the 120-megawatt Abagaituyskaya facility, has begun operating in Zabaikalsky Krai near the Chinese border, developer Unigreen Energy said.
Turkey’s household air conditioner ownership set to double in 10 years as heatwaves drive demand
Air conditioner ownership in Turkish households looks set to expand rapidly over the coming decade, with electricity consumption linked to residential cooling and heating expected to climb at a similar pace, according to a study.
Laos power utility revenue rises 9.4% in first half of 2026
Electricité du Laos (EDL) recorded a 9.4% increase in revenue during the first half of 2026, reflecting stronger electricity generation and demand.
Scatec completes Africa’s largest hybrid solar and battery project in Egypt
Norwegian renewable power producer Scatec (OSL: SCATC) has reached commercial operations date (COD) on the final phase of its Obelisk project in Egypt, completing what the company describes as Africa’s largest hybrid solar and battery installation.
Zambia commissions first solar-hydro hybrid power plant
The solar plant is designed to operate alongside the existing Lunsemfwa hydropower station and supply electricity to the national grid, helping diversify a power system that has historically depended heavily on hydropower.
UAE’s GSU opens 50MW solar plant in Central African Republic
The Sakaï plant, near the capital Bangui, comprises more than 80,000 solar panels and a 15MWh battery energy storage system designed to improve grid stability and electricity availability.
Malaysia unveils $1.05bn renewable energy pipeline
Accelerating its commitment to decarbonisation and regional grid integration, Malaysia has launched a landmark energy transition package.
CREC builds $66mn grid-linked solar site in Philippines
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) broke ground on the Philippines' first embedded solar and battery energy storage system (IRESS) facility in Magalang, Pampanga.
Poland’s Orlen commissions solar PV farm at Mažeikiai refinery in Lithuania
Poland's biggest power group Orlen has brought a 42.2 MW solar PV farm at its Mažeikiai refinery in Lithuania online, the company announced on August 11, in what it described as the Orlen Group's largest on-site renewable energy installation.
Cambodia expands EV charging network with more than 400 sites
Cambodia is expanding its electric vehicle charging network, laying the groundwork for wider adoption of cleaner transport and green energy.
Montenegro company plans 92.4-MW wind farm near Žabljak
Podgorica-based company Wind Europe MNE plans to build a 92.4-MW wind farm near Njegovudja in the Žabljak area of northern Montenegro
US court dismisses bribery and fraud case against Indian businessman Gautam Adani
A US court has dismissed the bribery and fraud case against Indian businessman Gautam Adani, with US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis of the Eastern District of New York approving the US Department of Justice’s request to terminate the proceedings.
India’s CESC to acquire 1.4-GW operational solar portfolio for $510mn
India’s CESC (NSE: CESC) said its renewable energy arm Purvah Green Power will acquire a 1.4-GW operational solar power portfolio from ReNew Solar Power for INR48.59bn ($510.1mn), as the utility expands its renewable energy business.
India may curb sugarcane use for ethanol to boost sugar supplies
India is considering restricting the amount of sugarcane that sugar mills can divert to ethanol production in the coming season as the government seeks to increase domestic sugar supplies and contain record prices.
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation alerts hit record low
Lviv region alcohol plant seeks strategic investor to develop bioethanol complex
The owner of an operational and modernised alcohol plant in Ukraine's Lviv region is considering bringing in a strategic investor to expand the facility and develop a modern bioethanol complex.
EDF-led consortium reaches financial close on 120MW Oman wind project
An international consortium led by EDF power solutions, Al Khadra Partners and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) has reached financial close on the 120-megawatt (MW) Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Independent Power Project in Oman.
Ghana's Bui Power Authority posts $66mn profit
Ghana's state-owned Bui Power Authority (BPA) posted a net profit of $66.2mn on revenue of $145.9mn last year, but cash flow remains squeezed by unpaid bills from its main customer, the company's chief executive said.
Slovenia’s GEN-I expands battery storage management portfolio in Bulgaria
Slovenian energy group GEN-I said on August 10 that it is significantly expanding its battery energy storage management operations in Bulgaria through a partnership with solar and storage developer SUNOTEC.
Meridian secures thumbs up on New Zealand wind farm revamp
Meridian Energy has secured the final major resource consent needed to repower its 172-MW Te Rere Hau Wind Farm in Manawatū, New Zealand.
Vietnam’s Can Tho advances $3.5bn wind power projects
Can Tho is moving ahead with 19 wind power projects worth more than $3.5bn as Vietnam’s Mekong Delta city expands its renewable energy ambitions.
India crosses 300 GW of non-fossil power capacity
India’s installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity has crossed 300 GW, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition, the government said.
Polish power grid ready for solar eclipse due on August 12, impact expected on PV generation
Poland's national power system is well equipped to withstand the effects of a solar eclipse due on August 12 that will temporarily affect photovoltaic energy generation, the Polish Power Grid (PSE) said on August 10.
Cuba eases renewable-energy taxes as power crisis deepens
Cuba approved new tax and customs measures to encourage renewable-energy investment as the island faces prolonged electricity shortages and repeated nationwide blackouts
Cuba receives 5,000 solar systems from China as energy crisis deepens
Cuba received a donation of 5,000 photovoltaic systems from China as the island seeks to expand renewable generation amid prolonged power shortages
Malta receives four proposals for North Africa renewable power link
Malta has received four proposals for a planned renewable electricity link with North Africa, as the Mediterranean island explores importing large-scale renewable power to diversify its energy supply.
China launches Arctic 'Ice Silk Road' container route to dodge Red Sea chokepoint
Chinese container line Sea Legend has launched a weekly Arctic shipping service between China and the UK, branded the "Ice Silk Road," as shippers increasingly look to bypass Red Sea chokepoints threatened by Houthi attacks.
Turkey's first offshore wind tender could reshape its renewables mix, GlobalData says
Turkey's first offshore wind tender could reshape its power mix, GlobalData says, though the analytics firm expects only around 1.3GW of the government's 5GW 2035 target to actually be built.
Israel's Nofar Energy to acquire solar energy company Highlight
Nofar Energy is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli solar energy company Highlight at a valuation of $27mn-41mn.
Thailand eyes wider energy transition, EV transport support
Thailand plans to channel up to THB200bn (about $6bn) into energy-transition projects, with rooftop solar and electric public transport among the key priorities.
Singapore grants conditional approval for 900-MW Malaysian solar, battery power imports
Singapore has expanded its cross-border electricity portfolio, accelerating regional clean energy integration under the ASEAN Power Grid framework
Laos sends 600m kWh of hydropower to China’s Greater Bay Area
Laos has begun supplying hydropower to China’s Greater Bay Area for the first time, strengthening cross-border clean energy cooperation between the two countries.
India’s clean-energy push could deepen critical mineral import dependence
India’s transition to clean energy could create a new source of import dependence, with the country currently relying entirely on overseas supplies for 15 of the 23 critical minerals assessed for the energy transition.
Siberian methane surge could offset 20% of global cuts by 2050
The study found that Siberian growing-season methane emissions increased by 12.0mn tonnes between 2010 and 2023, with an uncertainty of ±1.9mn tonnes, rising at an average rate of about 5% per year.
Renewables top global energy growth for first time in 2025 as US emissions jump
Renewables were the single largest source of global energy-supply growth in 2025, outpacing coal, oil and gas for the first time this century outside a recession year, according to the Energy Institute's Statistical Review of World Energy
Nigeria launches clean energy programme for 1mn MSMEs
Nigeria’s federal government has launched the Tinubu Light Initiative, a nationwide renewable energy programme aimed at providing affordable power to 1mn micro, small and medium enterprises and creating more than 50,000 direct jobs
Gigawatt Global plans $500mn solar investment for Nigerian universities
Nigerian universities facing unreliable electricity could receive up to $500mn in solar project financing from renewable energy company Gigawatt Global, with proposed installations also supplying nearby rural communities
72% of Czechs view climate change as a serious problem
Philippines cuts red tape for rooftop solar systems
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) simplified regulatory procedures for self-consumption solar setups to accelerate local deployment, the energy ministry announced.
China launches world first 16-MW floating wind unit
China National Offshore Oil Corp has inaugurated the planet's initial 16-megawatt tension-leg platform floating wind turbine. Positioned within the South China Sea's Pearl River Mouth Basin, roughly 200km southeast of Shenzhen.
South Korea's Posco Future M wins major LFP contract
South Korean materials producer Posco Future M agreed to supply over 190,000 metric tonnes of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials to a major domestic battery manufacturer.
Polish Orlen's Q2 profits skyrocket even as it keeps fuel prices at lowest level in EU
Poland's largest energy multi-utility Orlen said on August 6 its net profit skyrocketed by 427% y/y to PLN7.72bn (€1.79bn) in Q2 2026, even as it kept its fuel prices the cheapest in the EU.
Netherlands' MPC energy solutions exits Colombia with sale of Los Girasoles solar project
MPC Energy Solutions has agreed to sell its remaining Colombian solar asset, Los Girasoles, completing its exit from the country as part of a broader portfolio reshaping strategy
Colombia clears 557.2MW solar project in Cesar with environmental permit
Colombia's National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has granted an environmental licence for the Turpiales and Los Nogales photovoltaic parks in the department of Cesar
EBRD to support Tajikistan in delivering competitive auctions for two 200-MW solar projects
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on August 5 that it has approved support for Tajikistan that will assist the country in designing and running competitive auctions for two 200-megawatt solar projects.
Sungrow supplies 35 MWh of storage for Sierra Leone solar projects
Sungrow Power Supply has supplied 35 MWh of battery energy storage capacity for Sierra Leone’s World Bank-backed Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE)
Sasol hires Envision to design green hydrogen system for South Africa e-methanol project
South African chemicals and energy group Sasol (JSE:SOL; NYSE:SSL) has commissioned China’s Envision Group to design a green hydrogen system for a proposed e-methanol project at its Sasolburg complex.
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