REM - Renewable Energy
China’s clean-tech manufacturing overcapacity – BNEF
China is manufacturing and exporting clean energy technology more than ever before, and overcapacity threatens, says a new report.
Kazakhstan sends Tajikistan fuel oil as humanitarian aid amid country’s struggle against power deficit
Chile's Codelco signs purchase power agreement with Atlas Renewable Energy
Chile’s national mining company Codelco has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Atlas Renewable Energy for the provision of 375GWh annually from a solar-plus-storage project, leveraging Atlas's foray into battery storage technology.
Colombia’s Hidroituango hydroelectric dam underwater works 86% completed
Colombian public utility Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) has announced that the underwater works at the mega-hydroelectric dam Hidroituango are nearing completion, with an official quantification of 86% progress.
WATT Renewable Corp, Clear Blue Technologies forming strategic partnership focused on Africa
South Africa’s IPPO extends renewables bid deadline to accommodate grid quotes and curtailment
China-Vietnam joint venture proposes $2.4bn green hydrogen project in Vietnam
A Chinese-Vietnamese joint venture has unveiled a $2.4bn proposal for a green hydrogen production project in Vietnam's central province of Quang Tri.
Wärtsilä eyes first hybrid gas-renewable power plant in Vietnam
Finnish engineering giant Wärtsilä is exploring the development of Vietnam's first combined renewable gas power project, signalling the country's commitment to a diversified energy mix.
Arctic Ocean could be ice-free within a decade, says study
The Arctic Ocean could have days that are ‘ice free’ within a decade, 10 years earlier than previous research has suggested.
Could lithium transform Zimbabwe’s economy or will the opportunity be squandered?
Zimbabwe has Africa’s biggest lithium deposits but China is acquiring many of the mines and a question mark hangs over the extent to which the local population will benefit from the mineral wealth.
Partial renewables ban in Canadian province could affect $8.2bn of wind, solar projects
In Canada, Alberta’s proposed ban on some renewables projects could affect around CAD11.1bn ($8.2bn) in investments and halt up to 6.3 GW of solar and wind power capacity, says a new study.
PT PLN signs renewable energy certificate agreement with PT Freeport Indonesia
PT PLN signed a Renewable Energy Certificate cooperation agreement with PT Freeport Indonesia in Surabaya on March 8, supporting the utilisation of renewable energy in East Java
Sembcorp Industries forms joint venture for solar project in Indonesia
Sembcorp Industries has unveiled the establishment of a joint venture between its wholly-owned subsidiary, PT Sembcorp Renewables Indonesia, and PT PLN Nusantara Renewables, a 99%-owned subsidiary of PT PLN Nusantara Power.
Gulf Energy expands waste-to-energy footprint with new partnerships
Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited has announced two significant partnerships to expand its waste-to-energy business in Thailand. These strategic moves align with the company's commitment to sustainable development
Costa Rica sets sights on renewable energy expansion with $539mn investment
Costa Rican authorities announced plans for the construction of power plants with a collective capacity of 412MW, accompanied by an estimated investment of $539mn aiming to leverage solar, wind and biomass resources.
SK Group eyes Vietnam for clean hydrogen production project
South Korean conglomerate SK Group is proposing a novel approach to hydrogen production and carbon storage in Vietnam.
Environmental coalition warns Tajikistan’s Rogun HPP mega-project threatens UNESCO-recognised nature reserve
Turkey’s Fides selected as private partner to build two PV plants in North Macedonia’s free industrial zones
Hive Energy secures GBP19mn bank guarantee for expansion with focus on Central and Southeast Europe
PLN Indonesia Power expands renewable energy generation in Nusa Penida
PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) is undertaking the addition of Solar Power Plants (PLTS) and Wind Power Plants (PLTB) in Nusa Penida
Indonesia unveils plan to harness used cooking oil for sustainable fuel
In the kitchens of Indonesia, from the bustling streets of Jakarta to the serene coasts of Bali, a valuable yet overlooked resource is being generated – used cooking oil.
Russian hydropower major RusHydro ends 2023 with profit
Sarawak poised to become Southeast Asia's premiere renewable energy hub
During a dialogue session at the ASEAN Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia's intention to have Sarawak host "one or two of the ASEAN events" during the ASEAN Summit 2025
Brazil's offshore wind sector development hindered by regulatory uncertainties
The growth of Brazil's offshore wind sector faces challenges due to the lack of a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework
British Cindrigo announces geothermal energy project in Slatina
Cindrigo, a UK-based company, has announced plans to commence geothermal drilling operations in Slatina, a small town in Slavonia, Croatia.
Kazakhstan positions itself for lithium windfall
The National Geological Service says the country has lithium reserves of around 75,600 tonnes.
South African renewable energy developer PGE explores innovative financing to reach 5-GW portfolio by 2027
EU's CBAM poses financial threat to Ukrainian producers during wartime
The introduction of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026 could potentially impose big new financial strains on Ukrainian producers, costing them millions in lost trade, unless the EU offers exemptions due to the war
Energo: Russian Rosatom-linked firms seek ways to take part in Lithuanian N-plant projects
Russian Rosatom-linked firms seek ways to take part in Lithuanian N-plant projects
Rosatom and companies linked to the Russia state nuclear energy corporation are seeking involvement in the decommissioning processes of Lithuania's Ignalina nuclear power plant.
MK Group plans €165mn wind farm launch in East Serbia
MK Group is set to inaugurate the Wind Farm Krivaca, a €165mn investment marking East Serbia's first foray into renewable energy.
Montenegro rejects proposal of Bosnia’s Dodik to participate in construction of Buk Bijela HPP
Japan considers rules for GHG emissions
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is thinking to make top-listed companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange disclose information on greenhouse gas emissions throughout their supply chains.
South Africa’s energy minister reiterates country's nuclear ambitions, speaks of last Bid Window under IRP 2019
BP plans to sign an IIR with Azerbaijan for the construction of solar power plants in the country by the end of 2024
The Lightsource bp company (a subsidiary of bp) plans to submit to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan the final version of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the construction of the Shafag solar power plant.
Nuclear power on hold: research casts doubt on Thai feasibility
Thailand's energy future remains undecided, with a recent report throwing cold water on the immediate adoption of nuclear power
PT Pertamina Hulu Energi ventures into geologic hydrogen exploration in Sulawesi
State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi has embarked on a study exploring the potential development of natural hydrogen, termed geologic hydrogen, hidden within the depths of Sulawesi
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