REM - Renewable Energy
Brazil’s Senate kicks off debate about offshore wind power framework
Brazil's Senate has begun public discussions on a bill establishing an offshore wind power framework, with the first hearing taking place this week in the Infrastructure Committee.
Mexican pension funds back $852mn Iberdrola deal
A coalition of Mexican pension funds has committed to an $852mn investment to buy power plants and a wind farm from the Spanish energy giant Iberdrola SA. EnergiesNet reported on August 19.
Atlas Renewable secures $273mn for Brazil solar project
Atlas Renewable Energy has secured BRL1.5bn ($273 million) in financing for its 787-megawatt peak (MWp) Luiz Carlos solar complex in Brazil's Minas Gerais state.
Satellite images reveal unprecedented retreat of Acetic glacier on Svalbard archipelago
Satellite images from NASA have revealed unprecedented retreat of Arctic glacier retreat on the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, The Barents Observer reported on August 19.
“Green ships” said to account for more than half tonnage produced by Turkish shipyards last year
Corio, Brazilian shipyard explore offshore wind hub potential
Offshore wind developer Corio Generation and Brazilian shipyard Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess EBR's potential to support wind projects off Brazil's south coast
Solar energy has overtaken hard coal in the EU energy mix for the first time
Solar energy has overtaken hard coal in the EU as a source of electricity for the first time, Eurostat reported on August 20.
Ukraine plans ambitious EV infrastructure despite war and energy crisis
Ukraine has ambitious plans to roll out EV infrastructure despite the fact that Russia has destroyed half its power stations, and the country is suffering from rolling blackouts.
Tomatogeddon arrives
Kraft Heinz, known for its ketchup, is pouring millions of dollars into researching tomatoes that can withstand the climate crisis.
Kazakh authorities detain anti-nuclear activist ahead of final public discussion on NPP construction
Study reveals rapid ecosystem formation as glaciers retreat
India signs historic agreement for green ammonia export to Japan
New Delhi and Tokyo have signed the first-ever agreement for the export of green ammonia from India to Japan, the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced on August 20.
Malaysia to allocate 190MW feed-in tariff quota for biogas, biomass, and mini-hydro projects
The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda) of Malaysia is set to allocate up to 190 megawatts (MW) of feed-in tariff (FiT) quota for the development of biogas, biomass, and mini-hydro projects through an e-bidding process
German wind turbines maker Nordex receives Akfen orders for 102 MW in northwestern Turkey
Costa Rica bets on ocean waves to boost renewable energy portfolio
Costa Rican engineers are diving into the blue economy, developing technology to harness electricity from sea waves in a bid to diversify the country's renewable energy mix. The project aims to generate an estimated 2.3 GW of wave energy.
Brazil cuts hydro use amid ongoing drought
Brazil’s Electric Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE) has reduced operations at two major hydroelectric plants due to severe drought.
50-degree temperatures persist in southwest Iran
Croatian authorities halt hydropower plant construction on Una river
Decision follows weeks of protests against construction of hydropower plant that raised concerns about water supply disruptions and potential environmental impact.
South Africa’s Cape Town launches solar project as part of $1.15mn investment initiative
Infinity Power, UAE Masdar sign agreement to develop 200MW wind plant in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez
A consortium led by the Egyptian-Emirati joint venture Infinity Power, and UAE’s Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have secured two power purchase agreements (PPA) to develop a 200MW wind power production in the Gulf of Suez.
NY mulls charging oil firms billions for new climate change superfund
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is nearing a decision on a contentious bill that could require oil, gas and coal companies to pay billions to the state for their role in climate change.
Power outrages ‘disrupting’ production in private companies, Iranian chamber leader says
The head of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce warned that widespread power outages were “disrupting” production at factories run by the private sector, amid a deepening energy crisis in Iran.
North Macedonia’s PM Mickoski anticipates new plant for reviving Cebren HPP project after setback
Serbia launches renewable energy project for district heating
Serbia's energy minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said the country is launching a project to incorporate renewable energy sources (RES) in district heating systems across several municipalities, state-news agency Tanjug reported on August 18.
China rolls out a raft of new green energy laws and projects to cement its global lead in the green transition
China rolled out a tidal wave of new legislation and action plans to bolster its drive to switch from fossil fuels to green energy, as early indicators suggest it has reached peak emissions six years early.
South Africa delays nuclear procurement process to allow for further public consultation
China’s BTR plans to build $366mn EV batteries plant in Morocco’s Tangier Technology City
Moldova launches first CfD tender for wind and solar plants
The Government of Moldova launched a tender to select investors in wind and solar plants with total installed capacities of 105MW and 60MW respectively.
Brazil solar investments top $27bn
Investments in solar self-generation in Brazil have surpassed BRL150.3bn ($27.5bn), with 31 GW of installed capacity across homes, businesses, industries, rural areas and public buildings.
Cambodia aims for 70% renewable energy by 2030, says Energy Minister Keo Rattanak
Cambodia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Keo Rattanak, announced the government's ambitious goal to generate 70% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030
China’s move to restrict “bullet material” antimony exports to boost Tajikistan, Turkey and Myanmar
Move explained by Beijing as a national security issue set to push up prices for critical mineral to new highs.
Istanbul-listed Yigit Aku and China’s Ganfeng Lithium to launch battery plant in Turkey
Planned outages to affect factories in Tehran, Mashhad amid power crisis in Iran
Industrial parks across Tehran Province will face a week-long power outage during the night shift, a senior business owner said, as an ongoing electricity crisis in Iran continues to take a toll on factories.
Zimbabwe commissions wind-power potential study
KenGen Invests $248.65mn in new geothermal power plant to boost Kenya’s renewable energy output
Energy Recovery signs $27.5mn worth of contracts for seawater desalination projects in Morocco
Energo: Cost of nuclear fuel production reaches record high as uranium conversion prices surge 46%
REM: Cost of nuclear fuel production reaches record high as uranium conversion prices surge 46%
Cost of nuclear fuel production reaches record high as uranium conversion prices surge 46%
IMF: Carbon emissions from AI and crypto are surging and tax policy can help
What do crypto assets and artificial intelligence have in common? Both are power hungry and that is increasing emissions.
Hydrogen as a key alternative energy solution for Indonesia's emission reduction goals
Hydrogen is increasingly gaining attention as a promising alternative energy solution to support Indonesia's commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and achieving Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060
India's renewable energy storage capacity set to surge to 6 GW by 2028: report
India’s renewable energy (RE) storage capacity is expected to soar to 6 GW by the fiscal year 2028, up from less than 1 GW operational as of March 2024.
Brazil installs 100,000 new solar systems in July
In July, Brazil added 100,000 new photovoltaic solar energy systems, bringing the total to 2.8mn nationwide, according to the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy.
West Asia swelters in record-breaking heatwave as mega pilgrimage begins
The Middle East is grappling with a heatwave of unprecedented intensity as temperatures in Iraq and Iran soar to nearly 50°C (122°F), causing a series of electricity failures across the region.
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