REM - Renewable Energy
Uzbekistan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sign MoU to transform energy with low-carbon innovation
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have signed a memorandum on jointly studying a long-term power development strategy aimed at reducing carbon reliance and diversifying energy sources.
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan meet in Dubai to discuss next steps of Kambarata-1 hydro megaproject
The next steps required to advance Kyrgyzstan’s planned giant hydro investment, the 1,860-megawatt Kambarata-1 hydropower power plant (Kambarata-1 HPP), on May 26-27 brought together the Kyrgyz, Kazakh and Uzbek energy ministers in Dubai.
Ecopetrol's buy of renewables assets raises financial and operational concerns for the Colombian firm
Colombia's state-controlled oil company, Ecopetrol, is under scrutiny following its recent acquisition of renewable energy assets from Norway's Statkraft.
Colombia's Ecopetrol's strategic shift raises financial and operational concerns
Colombia's state-controlled oil company, Ecopetrol, is under scrutiny following its recent acquisition of renewable energy assets from Norway's Statkraft, a move that has sparked debate over the firm's strategic direction and financial health.
Central Asian states ready to meet rising global demand for critical minerals
China has stranglehold on rare earths needed for emerging technologies.
Ivory Coast approves $60mn solar plant in Hambol to boost renewables
Ivory Coast has approved a $60mn solar power project in the Hambol Region to be developed by Swiss renewable energy company JC Mont-Fort, as part of its plan to achieve 45% renewable energy in the national power mix by 2030.
Romania’s Petrom and Romgaz to handle 18% of EU’s CO2 storage goal under decarbonisation plan
Romanian energy firms OMV Petrom and Romgaz have been assigned responsibility for capturing and storing 9mn tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030 – amounting to 18% of the European Union’s 50mn tonne CO₂ storage target.
China and Brazil forge nuclear partnership for sustainable growth
China’s National Atomic Energy Agency and Brazil’s National Atomic Energy Commission formalised a new agreement to strengthen collaboration on nuclear energy.
Fast Cables expands solar capacity to 3 MW at manufacturing site in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Fast Cables Limited has brought online an additional 1.1 MW solar power system at its manufacturing unit in the country, upping its total installed solar capacity to 3 MW
US tariffs: threat or opportunity for ASEAN’s clean energy ambitions?
In April, when US President Donald Trump announced steep import tariffs targeting a swathe of sectors, reigniting concerns among many ASEAN countries that have flourished under the China+1 strategy.
South Korea and Japan eye strategic icebreaker advantage in US tariff talks
Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has signalled interest in positioning icebreaker cooperation as a key point in negotiations with President Donald Trump, scheduled for final talks during the G7 summit in Canada this June.
Critical delay hits Russia’s building of Turkey’s first nuclear plant as $7bn fails to show up
Moscow believed to be seeking financial concessions from Ankara.
Thousands of species threatened by climate crisis, says novel study
A new study highlights the growing threat climate change poses to animal life, identifying over 3,500 species as at risk.
US to eliminate controls on GHG emissions from power plants
The US government is moving forward with a plan to remove all national limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power stations, according to internal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) records.
Forests are increasingly becoming carbon emitters
Forests that once played a critical role in removing carbon from the atmosphere are increasingly becoming significant sources of emissions, driven by record-setting fires in regions like the boreal belt, the Amazon and Australia.
Ukraine’s green energy share set to nearly double by 2040, says BCG expert
Ukraine’s share of green energy in electricity production is expected to nearly double by 2040, positioning the country as a potential net exporter of clean power to Europe.
No political backlash for Tesla in Turkey as sales boom 860%
Tesla’s electric car sales may be sinking across markets including China, the US and Europe, but in Turkey, the company has had to apologise for being unable to meet huge demand, according to a May 26 report from hispanatolia.com.
Colombia launches solar initiative to cut energy bills for 500 households
Colombia has commissioned a photovoltaic solar facility in the northern Cordoba department that will deliver electricity cost savings of up to 15% for 500 low-income households.
Austrian-owned Interenergo launches 25-MW wind farm in Bosnia
Austrian-backed energy firm Interenergo has launched a 25-MW wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking its first renewable energy project in the country.
Uzbekistan produces 122,380 passenger cars in 4M25, output up 6.8% y/y
Uzbekistan produced 122,380 passenger cars from January to April. The figure amounted to a 6.8% y/y gain, driven by higher output of the Chevrolet Onix and Damas models, according to the state’s statistical agency.
Trump boosts US nuclear power
US President Donald Trump is seeking to usher in a nuclear renaissance in the United States. He has signed executive orders to boost the non-emissions energy technology.
North Macedonia PM says Cebren and Galiste HPPs are key to energy, farming and tourism growth
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has underlined the strategic importance of constructing the Cebren and Galishte hydroelectric power plants, citing energy production, agriculture, and tourism as key benefits.
North Macedonia’s MEMO issues first renewable energy certificates to AD ESM
North Macedonia’s national electricity market operator – MEMO, has issued its first Guarantees of Origin for electricity, certifying that the power comes from renewable sources.
Chile's ENAMI set to enter lithium partnership with Rio Tinto
Chilean national mining company ENAMI expects its new lithium partnership with Rio Tinto at the Altoandinos project to commence production in 2032, targeting 35,000 metric tonnes annually before scaling up to 75,000 tonnes over three years.
Sweden’s Jord secures 300 hectares for flagship biofuel venture in Senegal
Swedish renewable energy company Jord AB has secured 300 hectares of land in southern Senegal to launch a major biofuel project aimed at advancing rural development and supporting the country’s renewable energy goals.
Ghana wins UK-backed ICAO support to explore sustainable aviation fuel potential
Ghana has secured technical assistance from the International Civil Aviation Organisation to assess its capacity for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in a move that could position the West African country as a future green energy hub.
Kazakhstan plans transmission overhaul to support first nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan will construct new power transmission infrastructure to distribute electricity from its first nuclear power plant (NPP).
Nigerian utility Kaduna Electric signs 100 MW solar-plus-storage agreement
Kaduna Electric has signed an agreement to develop a 100 MW solar project with battery storage to strengthen electricity supply across four states in northern Nigeria – Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi.
INTERVIEW: Karen Chen – adviser to the Taiwan Geothermal Association
Currently, there are over 20 geothermal projects either operational or under development across Taiwan with massive potential across – or under – the main island.
Samsung SDI plans new €750mn battery plant in Hungary to supply BMW
South Korea’s Samsung SDI is planning to build a third battery plant in Hungary, specifically to supply BMW’s growing electric vehicle operations, according to multiple Korean media reports citing unnamed industry sources.
India to roll out 72,000 EV charging stations
In a step towards accelerating the country's transition to sustainable mobility, the Government of India is set to install approximately 72,000 public EV charging stations nationwide under the INR20bn ($240mn) PM E-Drive scheme
Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam power giants form alliance to explore regional green energy trade
Major electricity companies from Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam have agreed to explore renewable energy cooperation across their borders, aligning with Southeast Asia’s long-term vision of building a regional power grid
Turkey begins anti-dumping investigation into Chinese imports including solar panel equipment
Turkey has reportedly started an anti-dumping investigation into the import of Chinese products including solar panel junction boxes, sodium gluconate and aluminium frames for photovoltaic panels.
Brazil’s solar boom shrinks in size, grows in reach
Brazil recorded 245,000 new distributed solar installations in 2025, reaching a total of over 3.4mn connected systems, according to data from Solfácil based on the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel).
Canada’s clean energy tech Borna Membrane Solutions builds $40mn factory in Egypt
Canada’s clean energy tech Borna Membrane Solutions (BMS) plans to establish a $40mn factory in Egypt to will produce flare gas recovery systems, carbon separators, and technology for reinjecting recovered gases into Egypt’s natural gas grid.
Lebanon’s parliament approves $250mn World Bank loan to support energy and power projects
Saudi Aramco launches renewable energy storage system for gas operations
Saudi Arabia's Aramco has commissioned a megawatt-scale renewable energy storage system to power gas production activities, marking the first global deployment of an Iron-Vanadium flow battery as backup solar power for gas well operations
Celios identifies 14 funding sources to support Indonesia’s socio-bioeconomic transition
The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) has proposed 14 funding sources to finance Indonesia’s shift towards a socio-bioeconomic model, a progressive framework that combines social inclusion, environmental sustainability, economic growth
Date set for Taiwan referendum on possible nuclear restart
The announcement follows the passage of a motion in the Legislative Yuan to hold a referendum on the matter. The commission, an independent body tasked with overseeing referendum procedures, reviewed two proposed referendum questions.
ASEAN power grid cable linking Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore touted as landmark summit achievement
Cambodia greenlights 24 power projects
Cambodia's energy future just got a significant boost. Parliament has approved a landmark law guaranteeing payments for 24 new electricity projects, a crucial step to meet the nation's rapidly growing power demands.
INTERVIEW: Revamping oil and gas learning
The University of Calgary, located in Canada’s oil and gas heartland of Alberta, will relaunch its oil and gas engineering major this September, after suspending the programme in 2021 because of dwindling enrolment numbers.
Bulgaria opens EU’s largest battery energy storage facility
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov says facility is “first step” towards Bulgaria's ambition of reaching 10,000 MWh of operating battery capacity.
Iran looks to phase out gas in favour of renewables
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country was implementing a “precise roadmap” to swap out gas for electricity, particularly power sourced from renewables, across all sectors of the economy.
China launches first offshore carbon capture project to support emissions goals
China National Offshore Oil Corporation has commenced operations at the country’s first offshore carbon capture and storage facility, located in the Pearl River Mouth Basin.
Cuba confronts deepening energy crisis amidst infrastructure challenges
Cuba's government has formally acknowledged the severity of its electricity crisis, with officials admitting the power system faces "grave" conditions whilst blackouts extend for lengthy periods across the Caribbean nation.
Colombia’s energy grid faces mounting strain amidst climate and infrastructure challenges
Colombia’s electricity infrastructure is under increasing pressure as climate variability and infrastructure delays expose vulnerabilities in the nation’s energy security.
Egyptian parliament to discuss €50mn French Development Agency loan on May 25
According to Ahmed Mehina, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, the loan is intended to finance the establishment of a regional energy control centre and modernise Alexandria’s electricity grid and control systems.
Countdown to disaster: timelines to cross temperature thresholds tabulated
The Climate Crisis is accelerating and all the main players predict that the world will warm by more than the 1.5C Paris Agreement target by next year and the 2C maximum will be broached by 2037 – far earlier than previously forecast.
Engie Chile announces construction of pv energy park
Engie Chile announced that it has commenced construction of the Libélula photovoltaic and battery energy storage system park, with commercial operation scheduled for Q3 2026.
DNV assists Atlas Renewable Energy to secure $510mn funding for Chilean solar and battery storage project
DNV has aided Atlas Renewable Energy in securing $510mn in financing for the groundbreaking Estepa hybrid solar and battery storage project in Chile, marking the largest financing package in Atlas' corporate history, according to a press release.
Iran to begin construction of 30MW Kish solar power plant
Construction of a 30MW solar power plant on Kish Island will begin on May 27 following orders from the Energy Minister, a senior electricity official said on May 23, IRIB reported.
South Africa’s Eskom to build pilot green hydrogen facility in Johannesburg
South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom has issued at invitation to tender (ITT) for the construction of a pilot renewable green hydrogen facility (RHF) at its Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) unit in Johannesburg.
Sunlight heating effect on earth more than doubles in the last decade
Global warming results from man-made greenhouse gas emissions that have doubled the heating effect from incoming sunlight, which is now more than the heat radiated by earth into space in the last decade, according to a research paper.
Gas Malaysia launches nation’s first biomethane hub, targets break-even in seven years
Gas Malaysia Bhd has introduced Malaysia’s first centralised biomethane injection station, with operations slated to begin in the second half of 2025
Japan eyes green energy and data centre investments in Malaysia amid ASEAN power grid push
Japanese firms are showing growing interest in backing the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative, including a key submarine cable link between Sarawak and Johor, as part of a broader push into green and infrastructure investments in Malaysia
Solar rises to third place in Pakistan’s energy mix
Solar energy contributed more than 14% of Pakistan’s electricity in 2024, a significant jump from just 4% in 2021
Laos prepares to launch landmark wind farm project
Laos is on track to launch Southeast Asia’s largest wind farm by the end of the year, with all 133 turbines now fully installed at the 600-MW Monsoon Wind Project, developers said.
Cambodia launches digital tools to boost environmental governance
In a move to bolster environmental management and promote green initiatives, Cambodia's Ministry of Environment launched a new digital administration programme and a STEM-focused mobile application on May 21.
Brazil’s public sector solar switch sparks broader shift
Brazil has installed solar power systems in over 15,100 public buildings, including schools, hospitals, courts and police stations, according to the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association.
Brazil plays both sides at COP 30
Brazil will argue that its status as a developing country allows it to expand oil production while pushing developed nations to take the lead in phasing out fossil fuels at the UN COP30 climate summit in November, according to officials and analysts.
Australian miner Sovereign Metals seals deal to get 60MW for its Malawi Rutile-Graphite Project Kasiya
Colbun abandons solar and energy storage project in Chile worth $500mn
Chilean utility Colbun has abandoned its $500mn Encanto solar-plus-storage project in the central Chilean town of Marchigue, withdrawing its environmental impact study after facing significant technical and ecological concerns.
Polish utility Tauron posts PLN2.33bn EBITDA in Q1 as distribution segment drives earnings
Polenergia sees earnings decline in Q1 but eyes solar capacity boost
Adjusted net profit at Warsaw-listed energy group Polenergia dropped to PLN60.5mn (€14.25mn) in the first quarter, marking a decline of PLN81.4mn from a year earlier, the company said in an earnings report on May 22.
Renewables could cut Mexico's dependence on US gas imports, study shows
Mexico could reduce reliance on imported US natural gas by 20% through renewable energy expansion, achieving Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's target of 45% clean electricity generation by 2030
Turkey in talks with Canada’s Candu, other companies for second, third nuclear power plants
Ghana’s Wahu Mobility strikes carbon credit deal with Switzerland in global e-mobility push
Colombia's Ecopetrol to purchase renewable portfolio as European giant exits
Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol has agreed to acquire a renewable energy portfolio totalling 1.36 gigawatts from Norwegian utility Statkraft European Wind and Solar Holding.
Record temperatures around the world – Statista
A heat wave is sweeping across South Asia, with temperatures having reached 44°C in India’s Jaipur and 50°C in Pakistan’s Shaheed Benazirabad in April, Statista reports.
UAE TAQA subsidiary develops 1.2GW of new renewable energy capacity in Morocco
TAQA Morocco, an Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) subsidiary, has partnered with Moroccan energy company Nareva and the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment to develop 1.2 GW of new renewable energy capacity in Morocco.
Malaysia eyes 1,000 MW boost from palm oil waste to power low-carbon transition
Malaysia’s palm oil waste sector could generate up to 1,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, offering a major step toward the country’s net-zero emissions goal, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani
Pakistan’s power generation rises 22% y/y in April
Power generation in Pakistan reached 10,513 GWh in April 2025, marking a year-on-year (y/y) increase of over 22% from 8,639 GWh recorded in the same month of the previous year
JK Lakshmi Cement partners with SwitchLabs to deploy EVs in logistics operations in India
Indian cement maker JK Lakshmi Cement has partnered with SwitchLabs Automobiles to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) into its logistics network
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