REM - Renewable Energy
Nigeria wins ICC arbitration against Sunrise over Mambilla hydropower project, cites $3.38bn exposure
Nigeria's presidency said the settlement-related claim had risen to about $680mn including interest and was linked to another arbitration in which Sunrise has sought more than $2.7bn over the underlying Mambilla contract.
India's clean-energy surge holds power-sector emissions flat for two years
Carbon dioxide emissions from India's power sector were no higher in the first half of 2026 than two years earlier, as a record expansion of solar and wind absorbed the entire increase in electricity demand, according to analysis for Carbon Brief...
Mauritius launches international tender for 15-20 MW wind and battery project
Mauritius’ Central Electricity Board has opened an international tender for electricity from a 15-20 MW hybrid wind and battery storage facility at Plaine-des-Roches.
Azerbaijan's wind power output jumps 2,080%, chemical production falls
Azerbaijan generated 726.7mn kWh of electricity from wind power in 8M26, with the ouput equivalent to a 2,080% increase year on year, according to a report on State Statistics Committee data.
Nigeria opens 3MW solar-battery system at Abuja’s Yakubu Gowon University
Nigeria’s government commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at the University of Abuja, combining photovoltaic generation, battery storage and grid supply in a system intended to improve electricity reliability on campus
South Korean YPP considers $2bn green hydrogen and ammonia project in Kazakhstan
Korea's YPP Corporation is considering establishing a $2bn green hydrogen and ammonia complex in Kazakhstan’s East Kazakhstan Region, with planned annual production of up to 55,000 tonnes of green hydrogen or 310,000 tonnes of green ammonia.
Renovatio Solar and Greenvolt Power develop 918 MWh battery storage project in Romania
Renovatio Solar, the EPC division of Romanian energy group Renovatio, has signed a strategic partnership with battery manufacturer CATL for the construction of the 918 MWh Borzești Energy Storage project, the largest so far in Romania.
Sri Lanka to inaugurate first battery storage system
Sri Lanka will inaugurate its first battery energy storage system (BESS) in Anuradhapura on September 18 as part of efforts to integrate more renewable energy and improve the stability of the national power grid.
India’s Dalmia Bharat expands sustainability operations with new unit
Canadian pension fund buys stake in India’s Azure Power
Regulators at India’s antitrust authority, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), approved the transaction on September 17, 2026, facilitating increased institutional ownership in domestic solar generation capabilities.
French firm proposes $327mn nearshore wind project in Vietnam
A consortium formed by Dong Tam Group JSC and French renewable energy company Qair International has proposed the 200-MW Phuc Loc Tho wind power project, with an estimated investment of VND8.507 trillion ($327mn).
Albania approves construction of two solar plants totalling 51.5 MW
Albania's government has approved the construction of two photovoltaic power plants with a combined capacity of 51.5 MW, adding to efforts to expand renewable energy generation.
Oman, Botswana deepen economic ties with deals spanning investment, mining, energy and aviation
During Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit, Oman and Botswana signed nine agreements and MoUs covering investment, energy, mining, aviation, pharmaceuticals and business cooperation.
Croatia's Žito Group adds 3.5 MW solar plant at Čepin factory
Croatian food and agriculture group Žito has completed a €3.85mn solar power plant at its Čepin oil factory, adding renewable generation and battery storage as it seeks to reduce electricity costs and reliance on the grid.
Croatia proposes new framework to speed up energy georesources investment
Croatia's government sent parliament a draft law on September 17 creating a unified framework for exploring and exploiting energy georesources, including oil, gas, geothermal energy and underground carbon storage, as it seeks to...
ZESCO signs 25-year PPA for $519mn Zambia solar investment
ZESCO has signed a 25-year PPA with EnerSynk for a $519mn, 500MW solar project in Zambia’s Copperbelt, though financing has yet to reach financial close.
Jordan Cabinet approves €110mn EU grant for economic modernisation
Ghana rolls out $70mn climate-resilience programme for farming regions with GCF backing
Turkey has potential for 10 bcm of biomethane/yr by 2040, says investment association
Turkey has the potential to produce up to 10bn cubic metres (bcm) of renewable biomethane per year by 2040 if existing biogas and landfill gas facilities are upgraded, according to a new analysis by an investment association.
AMEA Power launches first Uganda solar asset with $27mn Ituka project
AMEA Power has started commercial operations at the $27mn, 24-MWp Ituka solar plant, the first utility-scale grid-connected solar photovoltaic project in Uganda’s West Nile region.
Técnicas Reunidas wins FEED contract for South Africa’s $5.8bn green ammonia project
Spain’s Técnicas Reunidas (BME: TRE) has won a $9mn front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the molecule-production component of Hive Hydrogen South Africa’s planned $5.8bn green hydrogen and ammonia project at Coega.
Kazakhstan studies South Korean small modular reactor technology
Kazakhstan is studying South Korean small modular reactor (SMR) technologies as it considers the potential use of smaller nuclear reactors in its long-term nuclear energy strategy.
OCP starts up Morocco’s first large-scale battery storage system at Ben Guerir
OCP Green Energy, a subsidiary of Morocco’s state-owned phosphate major OCP Group, has started operating the country’s first large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Ben Guerir mining and industrial complex
Malaysian renewable energy company reNIKOLA signs 30-year PPA for $2.4bn
Malaysian renewable energy company reNIKOLA announced that its project vehicle, reNIKOLA Gedong Solar (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, has executed a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Syarikat Sesco Bhd
Singapore’s 6-GW low-carbon power import target financing across Indonesia, Malaysia
Catalysing Southeast Asia’s regional clean energy integration, Singapore’s initiative to import up to 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035 is emerging as a primary commercial anchor for the ASEAN Power Grid (APG)
Malaysia launches 250-MW feed-in tariff quota for 2027
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), through the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia announced a new 250-megawatt (MW) Feed-in Tariff (FiT) quota for 2027
German ib vogt starts 99 MWp Philippine plant
German renewable energy developer ib vogt has commenced construction of a 99 MWp solar power plant in Iloilo province, marking an expansion of its clean power footprint in the Philippines.
Pakistan’s solar boom cuts reliance on imported LNG
Pakistan’s rapid expansion of distributed solar is reshaping its electricity system, reducing reliance on imported fuels and potentially offering a model for other energy-importing emerging economies.
India highlights energy security, permitting reforms at G20 meeting in Houston
India highlighted its expansion of power generation capacity, energy security measures and regulatory reforms at the G20 Energy Abundance Working Group meetings in Houston on September 15, the government said.
India’s Suratwwala Business Group secures solar project contract
Suratwwala Business Group Ltd (NSE:SBGLP) announced on September 16, 2026, that its subsidiary, Suratwwala Natural Energy Resource Pvt. Ltd., had secured a solar power development contract to bolster its regional renewable energy footprint.
Thailand’s Amata, B.Grimm develop 42.5-MWp floating solar
Thailand’s Amata Corporation and energy producer B.Grimm Power are jointly developing a 42.5-MWp floating solar farm at an industrial estate in Chon Buri province.
Clean energy becomes essential to Cambodia’s export competitiveness
Cambodia’s garment, footwear and textile (GFT) industry faces mounting pressure to shift towards renewable electricity as international buyers increasingly make it a condition of doing business
Ecopetrol approves government-led board overhaul at country's top oil company
Shareholders of Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-controlled oil company, approved on September 15 a sweeping board overhaul proposed by President Abelardo de la Espriella's government, installing six new directors
Solar, wind shares in Turkey’s energy mix surge
Turkey has sharply expanded the role of solar and wind power in its electricity mix over the past decade, with solar's share rising 28-fold and wind's share more than doubling.
All On invests $5mn in PowerGen to expand Nigeria mini-grids
Impact investor All On has invested $5mn in PowerGen Renewable Energy Nigeria to expand mini-grids and improve electricity access.
New 117 MW wind power plant planned in Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi region
Djibouti reforms could attract over $600mn in solar, data centre and tourism investment, World Bank says
The World Bank identified up to about $390mn in off-grid solar investment, $160mn-$240mn in data centres and $66mn-$180mn in tourism, with the estimates conditional on recommended reforms being implemented.
Lesotho’s $6.2bn hydro-AI project draws scrutiny over minister’s investment link
Lesotho’s $6.2bn Kobong hydropower and AI project is facing fresh scrutiny after an investigation linked a cabinet minister to a potential local investment partner.
Philippines' Alternergy sets debut $32mn green debt deal
Alternergy Holdings (PSE: ALTER) is set to tap the domestic debt market with a PHP2bn ($32mn) issuance of 1.5-year green fixed-rate notes, the board approved.
Hyundai Motor to supply 480 hydrogen buses
Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) will supply 480 hydrogen fuel cell buses to transit operator Sunjin Group by 2032, the automotive company announced on September 16.
Cambodia and BYD discuss expanding EV investment
Cambodia is seeking deeper investment from BYD (1211) to accelerate its EV ambitions, while the country is pushing green energy investment.
India adds 8.2 GWh of BESS capacity in first half of 2026
India added 8.2 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in the first half of 2026, a sharp increase from the 98.4 MWh installed during the same period last year.
Finland's Korkia grows Chile footprint with data centre-linked renewable projects
Finnish energy company Korkia has expanded its Chilean investment strategy into "powered land", plots earmarked for data centres where electricity access and grid connection capacity are secured or clearly defined.
EIB lends €100mn to turn Klaipeda port into defence and clean-energy hub
Klaipeda is Lithuania’s only major seaport and an increasingly important gateway for Nato military mobility, offshore wind development and national energy security.
Masdar, Taaleri inaugurate 154 MW wind farm in Serbia
UAE renewable energy company Masdar and Finnish fund manager Taaleri Energia have inaugurated a 154-megawatt wind farm in Serbia, creating the country's largest wind power complex.
Egypt explores Dabaa seawater desalination plant in strategic partnership with Russia's Rosatom
Two groups bid to expand Argentina's General Pico solar park by up to 30 MW
Argentina’s state-owned energy company Pampetrol has received two bids to build the second 15 MW stage of the General Pico photovoltaic solar park in La Pampa, with the tender allowing the selected project to be expanded by another 15 MW.
South African smart-energy firm Plentify maps expansion after $15mn funding
South African smart-energy company Plentify plans to use capital raised from investors to expand its product range, increase marketing and pursue international growth.
Uzbekistan adds 2.5 GW of solar, reducing gas consumption by 1bn cubic metres
Uzbekistan installed 2,508 MW of small-scale solar capacity between 2023 and August 13 this year, generating 4.07bn kWh of electricity, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Nigeria begins new phase of cooperation with the International Energy Agency
Nigeria has begun a new phase of cooperation with the IEA following a visit to Abuja by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
HD Hyundai wins approval for 100 MW power plant
South Korea’s HD Hyundai (267250.KS) operates through its intermediate sub-holding unit, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, received technical approval for a 100 MW floating power plant to meet rising energy demand from data centres.
Bangladesh rolls out incentives to accelerate rooftop solar growth
Bangladesh has announced a range of decisions, including financial incentives and preferential tariffs, to help boost rooftop solar power generation as its efforts to encourage renewable energy production and address the country's energy.
India has potential to produce 62mn tonnes of compressed biogas annually
India could produce around 62mn tonnes (MT) of compressed biogas (CBG) annually from an estimated 472 MT of feedstock, with animal waste representing the largest share of the potential.
Mongolia, Rio Tinto reportedly reach deal to boost Ulaanbaatar’s rewards from giant Oyu Tolgoi copper mine
Mongolia has boosted the rewards it will obtain from the Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) mining of the country’s flagship copper mine Oyu Tolgoi.
Turkey's Fortis Energy to build Serbia's largest solar plant
Turkish renewable energy company Fortis Energy has reached the ready-to-build stage for a 270-megawatt solar power plant in Serbia.
India’s Solar Industries offers $1.36bn for Omnia in South Africa mining push
India's Solar Industries India (NSE: SOLARINDS, BSE: 532725) has made a firm all-cash offer for South African chemicals and mining-services group Omnia Holdings (JSE/A2X: OMN), valuing its entire issued share capital at about ZAR21.8bn ($1.36bn).
Equity Bank Tanzania targets $25mn in climate loans for farmers
Financing will target investments including solar-powered irrigation, cold-chain storage, water reservoirs and other measures intended to protect agricultural production from climate-related risks.
Proparco confirms $10mn investment in Africa50 green-infrastructure fund
French development-finance institution Proparco confirmed on September 11 a previously announced $10mn investment in an Africa50-managed fund targeting $400mn to develop green infrastructure projects across the continent.
Oman’s O-Green targets 200 MW of AI-ready data centres by 2028
Omani state-backed clean energy platform O-Green is targeting more than 200 MW of AI-ready data centre capacity by 2028, Oman Daily Observer reported on September 14.
Armenia needs battery storage to keep pace with solar boom, former official says
Armenia should accelerate construction of utility-scale electricity storage to strengthen energy security and prepare for possible gas supply disruptions, former deputy energy minister Hakob Vardanyan has said.
Azerbaijan, Turkey deepen COP29-COP31 cooperation as region flags $600bn grid investment gap
Turkey's environment, urbanisation and climate change minister Murat Kurum said Azerbaijan's experience preparing for COP29 has been highly valuable for Ankara's preparations for COP31.
Bosnia's EPBiH signs €33mn solar plant construction contract
Bosnia's state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda BiH (EPBiH) has signed a contract to build two photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 45 MW in central Bosnia, part of efforts to expand renewable energy generation.
Africa GreenCo raises $21.5mn to expand Southern African renewable-power trading
Regional renewable-power trader Africa GreenCo has completed the third close of its current equity funding round, bringing commitments in the round to $21.5mn as it expands its electricity trading and intermediary offtake platform.
Afghanistan develops 20 solar projects across 11 provinces
Afghanistan is developing more than 20 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 834 MW across 11 provinces as the country seeks to expand domestic electricity generation and reduce its reliance on imported power.
MGen, Actis plan $600mn Philippine solar project phase two
Meralco PowerGen Corp (MGen) (PSE: MER) wants to partner with global infrastructure investor Actis again to build the second phase of the Terra Solar project in Luzon.
Sri Lanka launches first project under 300-MW solar programme
Sri Lanka has commissioned the first project under a programme to add 300 MW of solar capacity to the national electricity grid as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and increase renewable power generation.
Vietnam exports offshore wind substations to Europe
Four Vietnamese-built substations for Poland’s Baltica 2 wind farm mark a major milestone for the country’s offshore wind industry.
Laos faces power cuts as electricity exports rise
Laos exports most of its electricity to neighbours while ageing infrastructure and seasonal shortages leave domestic consumers facing frequent outages.
Pakistan regulator approves $47bn power expansion plan through 2035
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a $47.13bn plan to expand electricity generation and transmission capacity through 2035, while rejecting a proposed $900mn investment in battery energy storage.
Poland's Tauron to increase capex on renewable energy, expects output to remain flat in 2026
Poland's major power group Tauron said on September 11 it expects renewable energy production in 2026 to be on a par with the previous year due to adverse weather conditions, whilst announcing a significant step-up in renewables investment in H2 2026
Orano CEO outlines ambitious end-of-decade outlook for emerging uranium mine in Mongolia
France’s Orano expects that it will be annually producing "multi-million pounds" of uranium per year from its Mongolia operations by the end of the decade, the fuel cycle company’s CEO told the World Nuclear Symposium 2026 in London.
Egypt targets $12bn trade with India
China is Uzbekistan’s choice for second nuclear plant project, reveals Serbia’s president
Vladimir Putin has appeared peeved with Tashkent lately. Analysts will wonder if this is one reason why.
Metlen sells Tamarico II hybrid renewables project to Copec in Chile expansion push
Greek multinational industrial and energy company Metlen has agreed to sell its Tamarico II hybrid energy project in Chile's Atacama Region to Copec, through the latter's subsidiary Copec Flux.
Sonnedix locks in $1.3bn refinancing to power Chile's biggest storage push yet
Independent power producer Sonnedix has secured a $1.3bn refinancing package in Chile, its largest in the country to date, covering 1GW of operational solar and wind capacity while funding 117MW of battery storage systems.
Japan's MOL names first LNG carrier powered by wind
The 174,000-cubic metre Fujin Sailor was named at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard in South Korea on September 10.
Zimbabwe’s Verify Engineering seeks investors for 100-MWh lithium battery plant
The state-owned company is separately studying a much larger lithium-chemicals project expected to cost more than $150mn.
Tavion raises €34mn to accelerate Polish battery park build-out
Indonesian tech firm partners with Swedish company to build flexible solar panel manufacturing facility
Expanding domestic renewable energy manufacturing capabilities, Indonesian technology firm PT Metalogika Rekayasa Sistem has signed a binding investment and industrialisation framework agreement with Swedish solar energy developer Midsummer AB
Philippine manufacturer converts factories to zero-carbon energy
ACS Manufacturing Corporation signed a retail electricity supply agreement with ACEN RES to power two factories in Laguna using 100% renewable energy.
Watchdog warns Philippines outage limits threaten energy supply
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) cautioned that updated power plant outage limits will weaken incentives for electricity generators to boost operational reliability, as the Visayas and Mindanao regions face grid alert.
Thailand unveils $1.5bn solar subsidy for households
Thailand is offering households financial support for solar installations as the government seeks cheaper electricity and greater energy security
Namibia puts domestic industrialisation at centre of green hydrogen agenda
Namibia is broadening its green hydrogen agenda towards domestic industrialisation, using renewable energy to support mineral beneficiation, green iron, manufacturing and higher-value exports.
Chile's renewable energy curtailment hits seven-month record despite storage boom
Chile curtailed 2,680 GWh of solar and wind power in the first seven months of 2026, a new record for the January-July period and 1.6% higher than the same stretch of 2025.
4,000 tonnes of turbine components delivered for Bosnia's VP Baljci wind farm
Germany-based international logistics service provider Rhenus has completed a logistics operation supporting the construction of the 48-megawatt VP Baljci wind farm in Bosnia & Herzegovina, moving about 4,000 tonnes of turbine...
Zimbabwe authorises Intratrek to proceed with 100MW Gwanda solar project after years of delays
The Gwanda project is one of Zimbabwe’s longest-delayed power investments and part of the government’s push to reduce reliance on imports and diversify generation away from hydroelectricity.
Synhelion signs MoU with Morocco for $1bn synthetic fuel plant
Armenia to discuss new nuclear plant with Rosatom
Armenia will hold talks with Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom in September over proposals for a new nuclear power plant, as Yerevan weighs options for replacing its ageing Soviet-era reactor.
Kazakhstan expands EV charging station network
Kazakhstan has 62 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations operating along major highways across 13 regions, with seven more planned for the Western Europe-Western China highway in 2026.
Montenegro’s EPCG tenders for 1,200 solar panels for Kapino Polje plant
Chinese company backs wind power potential in Laos
Laos has considerable potential for wind energy, but reliable power infrastructure, competitive electricity prices and clear policies are essential to attract international investors, according to Chinese wind developer Ming Yang Smart Energy.
Tata Power Solaroof crosses 500,000 rooftop solar installations in India
Tata Power Solaroof, the rooftop solar business of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), has crossed 500,000 installations across India, with the company targeting 3mn installations by 2029.
India’s Inox Clean Energy plans $1bn IPO filing by October
Inox Clean Energy, the renewable energy arm of the InoxGFL Group, is preparing to file draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) of around INR100bn ($1.05bn).
Solar Energy Corp. of India invites bids for 700-MW solar projects to supply Odisha C&I consumers
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of 700 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar photovoltaic projects to supply commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers in Odisha.
UK recognises India’s carbon credit scheme for CBAM relief
The UK has recognised India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) as a qualifying carbon pricing mechanism for relief under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Cuba says US fuel restrictions are worsening power generation crisis
Cuba has accused the US of restricting fuel and equipment imports needed to maintain electricity generation, saying the measures are worsening blackouts as Havana prepares to present a report on the economic impact of the US embargo
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