REM - Renewable Energy
Brazil solar jobs hit 2mn
Brazil’s solar industry has reached a total of 2mn jobs linked to the sector, industry body Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association said, marking a milestone for renewable energy in Latin America’s largest economy.
Russia’s Rosatom pours first concrete for Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant
Russia’s Rosatom has poured the first concrete to kick off the construction of Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP), the Central Asian country’s Atomic Energy Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers (Uzatom) announced on March 24.
Vietnam secures major EU funding for green projects
The European Union has pledged more than €560mn (nearly $650mn) to support Vietnam’s transition to clean energy and sustainable transport, with plans to leverage over €1bn ($1.15bn) for major infrastructure developments.
Saudi Arabia adds 7.8 GW of solar in 2025 but lags 2030 target
Saudi Arabia set a solar installation record in 2025 with 7.8 GW added, but GlobalData says the kingdom will miss its 130 GW renewables target by 2030 by five years without a major acceleration.
DR Congo commissions 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant to expand energy access
The Democratic Republic of Congo has inaugurated the 10.5 MW Kakobola hydroelectric plant in Kwilu province, expected to supply electricity to more than 400,000 local people.
Central Asia’s power consumption to expand 40% by 2030, says EDB energy transition report
Electricity consumption in Central Asia is forecast to grow by 40% by 2030, according to a Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) report titled Energy in Central Asia: Modernization and Energy Transition.
Bangladesh nears launch of first nuclear power plant
Bangladesh is set to bring its first nuclear reactor online within months, marking a long-delayed milestone as the country struggles with severe energy shortages linked to disruptions in the Middle East.
India installs over 2.6mn rooftop solar power systems under PM scheme
India has installed more than 2.6mn rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana since the programme’s launch in February 2024.
Aid flotilla docks in Havana as US oil blockade deepens Cuba's energy crisis
The lead vessel of an international humanitarian flotilla docked in Havana on March 24, delivering food, medicine, solar panels and bicycles to an island buckling under a US fuel blockade that has left millions without reliable electricity
Spanish NGO Open Arms plans solar-powered Cuba mission to keep Children's Hospital lit
Spanish humanitarian organisation Open Arms announced a new aid mission to Cuba, unveiling plans to sail photovoltaic equipment to a children's hospital in Havana as the island endures successive nationwide blackouts under a US fuel blockade
Ghana targets 200MW battery storage push to stabilise grid and accelerate energy transition
Ghana is planning to procure 200MW of battery storage projects through competitive bidding, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has said, in a move to strengthen power supply.
Ghana lawmakers ratify Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa mining lease
Atlantic Lithium Limited has secured parliamentary ratification of the mining lease for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, marking a key regulatory milestone that allows the company to advance toward a final investment decision.
Middle East conflict causes surge in gas flaring and emissions
The war in Iran has caused a spike in gas flaring across the Middle East is adding to greenhouse gas emissions as energy infrastructure disruptions linked to regional conflict force producers to burn excess fuel.
Brazil pushes to fast-track Itaipu deal
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña have agreed to restart talks on the Itaipu Treaty during a meeting in Campo Grande.
Africa emerges as one of most dynamic solar growth regions globally, says AFSIA
The African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has released its Africa Solar Outlook 2026 report, which covers all 54 African countries, offering an up-to-date solar energy market overview across the continent.
Ukraine diesel supply stable for now but April outlook uncertain
Ukraine’s diesel market is expected to remain adequately supplied through the end of March, supported by steady imports, but uncertainty is mounting over availability and pricing in April as global energy markets tighten.
Tanzania seeks $12.9bn investment to expand power and gas capacity
Tanzania has unveiled $12.9bn in investment opportunities across its energy sector, targeting power generation, transmission, natural gas and clean cooking as it looks to expand capacity and improve access
Sri Lankan stocks slip as global cues weigh on sentiment
Cow dung to power Suzuki biogas push in India
The facility, located in Bhukhala in Gujarat in Northwest India processes cow dung to generate methane for use in compressed natural gas vehicles.
Turkey’s installed solar capacity rose from meagre 40 MW in 2014 to in excess of 25,000 MW at end-Jan
Turkey’s installed solar energy capacity rose from a meagre 40.2 megawatts in 2014 to surpass 25,000 MW by the end of January, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy.
Indonesia criticised for low carbon tax as emissions cost seen as far higher
Indonesia has yet to fully utilise its carbon tax as a tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, despite the policy being widely used in other countries and considered one of the most effective ways to cut carbon output
Sustainable growth market investor Actis acquires 90% stake in Singapore waste firm 800 Super
Growth markets investor Actis has completed the acquisition of a 90% stake in Singapore-based environmental services company 800 Super
India launches carbon market portal
India formally launched the Indian Carbon Market Portal at the International Conference on Carbon Markets – Prakriti 2026 in New Delhi, marking a major step in operationalising its domestic carbon trading framework.
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
Iran already had a water problem before the US-Israel attack on February 28. Now it is going to get a lot worse.
Uzbekistan sets point-in-time record with 43% of electricity demand met from renewables
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos.
UniCredit facilitates Serbia’s first green mini-bond
Sun, Energy & More, a Serbian solar energy company, has issued the country’s first green mini-bond, raising €8.5mn to expand solar projects, backed by UniCredit bank.
Solad completes first I-REC sale in Nigeria through subsidiary
Solad Power Group has completed its first International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) sale through its subsidiary, marking a step in Nigeria’s transition towards market-based climate solutions
Brazil sets new climate targets
South Africa study backs 5–10GWh battery gigafactory amid rising BESS demand
A feasibility study by South Africa’s Localisation Support Fund finds strong demand for battery storage could support a 5–10GWh gigafactory, with locally produced lithium iron phosphate cells potentially competitive against imports.
Tunisia secures Japan-backed financing for 130MW solar project
Japan will finance a 130MW solar project in Tunisia under its Joint Crediting Mechanism, supporting renewable capacity expansion while generating carbon credits, with participation from Marubeni and Voltalia.
New wind plant drives 4,060% surge in Azerbaijan's wind generation, but overall electricity output falls
Azerbaijan's wind power generation reached 141.6mn kWh in January-February 2026, a 4,060% increase year-on-year, driven by the commissioning of the country's largest wind plant at the start of the reporting period.
Colombia solar overtakes coal in annual power generation for the first time
Colombia passed a landmark in its energy transition in 2025 as solar power surpassed coal in annual electricity generation for the first time, the Unidad de Planeación Minero Energética (UPME) reported
India to double power capacity by 2036
India is projected to more than double its installed power generation capacity from around 520 GW at present to 1,121 GW by 2035-36, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for nearly 70% of the total.
Colombia's Terpel posts 18.4% EBITDA surge in 2025 as EV charging and solar push beyond fuel roots
Organización Terpel reported full-year 2025 revenues of COP 38.1 trillion ($8.86bn), up 4.3% year-on-year, and a consolidated EBITDA of COP 1.76 trillion ($409mn), a rise of 18.4%, according to the company's 2025 management and sustainability report
Republika Srpska government moves to allow electricity storage under energy law changes
The government of Bosnia's Republika Srpska on March 19 approved draft amendments to its energy law to introduce electricity storage as a regulated activity, reflecting growing use of renewable power.
Kazatomprom’s uranium sales up 11% y/y in 2025
Kazatomprom (KAP.L) increased its uranium sales by 11% to 18,500 tonnes in 2025, a report said on March 18, citing comments made by company CEO Meirzhan Yussupov as he met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Indonesia opens second waste-to-energy tender after Chinese firms win
Indonesia has opened a second round of tenders for its nationwide waste-to-energy programme after Chinese companies dominated the first bidding process.
Bangladesh turns to coal as LNG crunch deepens
Bangladesh has sharply increased coal-fired power generation this month as an acute LNG shortage disrupts gas-based electricity output, following supply constraints linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Pakistan power output rises 11% in February
Pakistan’s power generation stood at 7,696 GWh in February 2026, marking an 11% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase.
India plans mandatory use of local solar ingots and wafers from June 2028
India is moving to mandate the use of domestically manufactured solar ingots and wafers from June 2028, as part of a broader push to reduce dependence on imports and strengthen its clean energy supply chain.
Philippines lines up $5bn backing for pumped storage projects
The Philippines has secured funding for two pumped storage hydropower projects with a combined investment value of about $5bn, as it steps up efforts to reinforce energy security and support the transition to cleaner power.
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