REM - Renewable Energy
Data on super-polluting plumes show Turkmenistan’s joining of Global Methane Pledge has achieved little
Still one of the worst for potent mega-leaks.
Brazil sets course for net zero
Brazil’s government launched its Climate Plan in Brasília, setting out measures to cut emissions and prepare for climate impacts, according to officials.
Rain delays keep Brazil ethanol high
Rainfall across Brazil’s centre-south is delaying the start of the 2026-27 sugarcane harvest and could keep ethanol prices elevated, as supply tightens alongside pressure from global fuel markets, according to market participants and data.
Ukraine doubles biomethane capacity with launch of new plant
Ukraine has significantly expanded its renewable gas sector with the launch of a sixth biomethane plant, effectively doubling the country’s production capacity.
Kenya’s KenGen expands geothermal expertise to Bhutan and other countries
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) (NSE:KEGN) is extending its geothermal power expertise to the Kingdom of Bhutan, joining five other countries where the firm is supporting clean energy development
Mauritius picks French renewables firm Seaturns to build 10MW farm
French wave energy developer Seaturns has won a tender to launch a pre-commercial offshore energy farm in Mauritius, Modern Power Systems writes.
Indonesia to accelerate 100 GW solar push through decentralisation
Indonesia is laying the groundwork for one of the most ambitious renewable energy programmes in the developing world.
Singapore moves forward to tackle water scarcity through energy efficiency
Singapore has marked a new phase in its water strategy, as a different constraint is emerging and its water challenge is no longer primarily about supply; it is increasingly about energy.
Philippines plans $430mn Mindoro grid link project
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will invest PHP23.9bn ($430mn) to build a submarine cable linking Batangas to Mindoro, aiming to connect the island to the Luzon grid and improve power supply reliability.
Spain backs Cuba solar rollout as outages spur decentralised energy push
Cuba is set to receive solar panels and humanitarian aid from Spain while expanding domestic photovoltaic installations to mitigate persistent power shortages, according to official announcements
India strengthens transmission framework to support renewable energy expansion
The government has reinforced regulatory and infrastructure measures to ensure seamless grid integration of renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS).
Reliance inks $3bn green ammonia supply pact with Samsung C&T
India’s Reliance Industries Limited has signed a binding long-term supply and purchase agreement worth about $3bn with Samsung C&T Corporation to supply green ammonia over a 15-year period.
BYD Uzbekistan Factory targets annual 200,000 EVs and 10 new models by 2030
The BYD Uzbekistan Factory joint venture plans to expand production and introduce up to 10 new models by 2030 as part of efforts to scale up electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Jizzakh region.
Russian power entities appear plagued by financing troubles in Central Asia
Chinese firms stepping in.
Kyrgyzstan to sign carbon project to assist with transition to sustainable energy
Kyrgyzstan will sign a carbon project to assist its transition to sustainable energy, according to Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibrayev.
Nigeria taps Transcorp Energy to expand renewable power, via linking mini-grids
Transnational Corporation Plc's (NGX:TRANSCORP) energy unit plans to deploy mini-grid projects to deliver reliable electricity to underserved communities across Abuja.
INTERVIEW: Taiwan’s TSEC CORPORATION – mover and shaker in the nation’s solar sector
A leading name in the Taiwanese solar sector, TSEC has seen its valuation on the Taiwanese exchange skyrocket in recent months.
Kazakhstan’s electric vehicle registrations reach 21,000 units
The fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in Kazakhstan continues to grow, with more than 21,000 EVs currently registered in the country, 24.kz reported on March 16, citing the Bureau of National Statistics.
India’s installed power capacity reaches 520 GW
India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 520.51 gigawatts (GW) as of January 31, 2026, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik informed the Parliament on March 16.
GE Vernova, Hitachi target SE Asia for BWRX-300 reactor deployment
GE Vernova and Hitachi have agreed to explore opportunities to deploy the BWRX-300 small modular reactor across Southeast Asia.
Japan’s TEPCO delays launch of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor after alarm
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has postponed the start of commercial operations at a recently restarted nuclear reactor after an alarm indicated a possible electricity leak at the facility.
India’s Saatvik expands into battery storage
Saatvik Green Energy Limited has established a wholly owned subsidiary focused on battery technologies and energy storage systems as the Indian renewable energy group broadens its activities beyond solar.
Founder Group wins Malaysian solar contract
The project forms part of the government’s Corporate Green Power Programme, an initiative designed to accelerate corporate decarbonisation by supporting the development of additional solar generation capacity.
Bangladesh could save $3bn in LNG imports with 1 GW solar expansion
Bangladesh could reduce its LNG import expenditure by nearly $3bn over the next 25 years if it develops 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Turkey, South Korea discuss nuclear plant construction
Turkey and South Korea are reportedly discussing the joint construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP), with the talks representing the latest move by Ankara to diversify its energy sources.
Nuclear power seen as strategic bridge in Africa’s just energy transition - AEC
Africa is emerging as an important player in the global clean energy transition, driven by tighter international emissions rules and rising demand for low-carbon fuels.
Nigerian clean energy firm Starsight secures $15mn BII financing for regional expansion
Starsight Energy Africa Group has secured $15mn in mezzanine debt from British International Investment to expand solar energy projects for commercial and industrial clients in West Africa.
France’s Proparco commits $15mn to African climate infrastructure fund with $200mn fundraising target
France's Proparco has committed $15mn to the African Transition Acceleration Fund, a new $200mn pan-African vehicle managed by African Infrastructure Investment Managers that aims to finance early-stage climate infrastructure.
Indonesia, Singapore push forward with clean power exports
Indonesia and Singapore are moving ahead with plans to export clean electricity across their border while also exploring joint initiatives in low-carbon technologies, including Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
South Korea eyes battery subscriptions to slash EV costs
The South Korean government is taking another run at a scheme that could see electric vehicle (EV) buyers subscribing to their batteries rather than purchasing them outright.
South Korea’s Hana Financial sets $334mn infrastructure fund
Hana Financial Group, one of leading South Korean financial services, plans to establish a KRW500bn ($334.3mn) infrastructure investment fund to support projects in renewable energy and artificial intelligence (AI).
Climate group files complaint against OCBC over coal exposure in Indonesia
Under the complaint, OCBC is said to have failed to disclose its exposure to high-carbon assets fully. This put them in a position of potentially breaching disclosure rules set by the Singapore Exchange.
Slovenia signs co-financing agreements for Kanalski Vrh and Dekani solar plants to boost renewable energy
Brazil hosts talks on high seas protection
South Africa’s Eskom mulls selling surplus midday electricity to Bitcoin miners amid rooftop solar surge
South Africa’s state power utility Eskom is exploring selling discounted midday electricity to Bitcoin mining companies as rooftop solar installations—now estimated at more than 5GW—reduce daytime demand on the national grid.
South Korea firm wins $96mn Australian energy deal
Hyosung Heavy Industries (298040.KS) has finalised a contract worth KRW142.5bn ($96.32mn) to deliver an energy storage system (ESS) for Tangkam BESS in Australia.
Hyundai signs Indonesia battery recycling deal with Chinese firm
Hyundai Motor Group (005380.KS) announced on March 12 that it has formalised a preliminary agreement with a Chinese firm to develop a battery recovery network within Indonesia.
Uzbekistan posts major February expansion in solar and wind power generation
Electricity generation from solar and wind in Uzbekistan expanded by 203% y/y in February, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Montenegro signs contract with Swiss S2P Electric to connect 70 MW Tupan solar plant to grid
Belarus signals readiness to help build Uzbekistan's nuclear power plant
Belarus has offered to assist Uzbekistan with the construction of its planned first nuclear power plant (NPP).
Mexico to host world's largest ultra-low emissions methanol plant in $3.3bn Sinaloa project
Brazil adds 5 MW solar plant in Minas Gerais
TTS Energia has won an auction to build a 5-megawatt photovoltaic facility in Jequitibá, in the state of Minas Gerais, under a contract with Cemig SIM, a subsidiary of Cemig.
Peak Energy acquires nearly 10MW solar portfolio in Singapore
Peak Energy has acquired a solar portfolio with close to 10 megawatts of capacity in Singapore from Maiora Renewable Energy Pte Ltd, a move expected to strengthen the city-state’s domestic renewable power supply and corporate decarbonisation
Taiwan pondering restart of nuclear plant by 2028
Taiwan’s stance on nuclear power shifted significantly after Japan’s 2011 Fukushima disaster, which bolstered opposition to nuclear energy.
Renewable energy expansion boosting rural incomes in India
India’s renewable energy expansion is increasingly strengthening the rural economy and helping farmers raise their incomes, Union minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi said.
China Huadian reveals candidates for 12GWh storage tender
China Huadian Group (1071.HK) has reached the candidate selection stage for its 2026 lithium iron phosphate energy storage framework.
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