REM - Renewable Energy

30 GW of onshore wind in sight for UK

UK onshore wind capacity could rise from 13.6 GW to 30 GW between now and 2039, RenewableUK, an industry body, said.

Russia talks up exporting hydrogen to Japan

Russia aims to export hydrogen to Japan as it joins the global race to decarbonise

Dominion Energy to build 498 MW of new solar in Virginia

Dominion Energy Virginia said on November 2 that it will build 498 MW of new solar capacity at nine utility-scale projects.

Clean break needed for Philippines’ power sector after coal moratorium

The Philippines’ moratorium on new greenfield coal power plants, announced in October, marks a clear break with past policies and will allow considerable modernisation and new technology.

Statkraft buys UK solar developer Solarcentury

Statkraft is to buy UK solar developer Solarcentury in a GBP117.7mn deal that gives the Norwegian giant control of a 6-GW portfolio of utility-scale projects.

Mainstream secures partner for 500-MW Ben Tre offshore wind farm in Vietnam

Irish-based developer Mainstream Renewable Power has teamed up with local investor and contractor Advance Information Technologies (AIT) to build a 500-MW offshore wind project in Vietnam’s Ben Tre Province.

Turkey’s Dirinler Dokum to set up wind turbine parts plant after receiving state investment funds

Romania’s lawmakers debate bill on subsidising offshore wind farms

Czech energy group Energo-Pro to put two hydropower plants in Turkey into operation

SA urged to exploit green hydrogen potential

South Africa has the ability to develop a major green hydrogen export industry if it can take advantage of its renewable energy potential.

World Bank to release first $4.6mn of funding for off-grid solar in Kenya

Up to 19 off-grid solar companies in Kenya have been offered access to KES500mn ($4.6mn) of credit as part of the World Bank’s $150mn Kenya Off-grid Solar Access Programme (KOSAP).

Vestas buys 50% stake in MHI

Denmark’s Vestas has bought Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) 50% stake in their MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture in a swap deal that will see MHI taking a 2.5% stake in Vestas.