REM - Renewable Energy
China's CTG inaugurates first solar plant in Colombia
China Three Gorges (CTG) has begun injecting power from its Baranoa solar plant, with a capacity of 19.9 MW (23.35 MWp), into Colombia’s electricity grid.
Researchers find that climate change made LA wildfires more likely
January’s deadly wildfires in Los Angeles were worsened by human-made climate change, according to a study by World Weather Attribution.
Brazil launches first biorefinery complex for advanced biofuels
Brazil laid the cornerstone for its first integrated biorefinery complex for advanced biofuels, with production set to begin in 2026.
Renewables could power 80% of data centres, Goldman Sachs says
Renewables can supply the vast majority of power required for the growing demand of energy needed to operate data centres, research from Goldman Sachs has revealed.
West Africa LPG Expo advocates for clean energy transition
Regional and global energy investors are preparing plans to actualise an effective method for a clean energy transition in West Africa at the 6th edition of the West Africa LPG Expo.
Tashkent meeting determines core principles for Kyrgyzstan "Project of the Century" Kambarata-1 HPP
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and the World Bank have agreed on the core principles and stages of the multi-billion-dollar Kambarata-1 hydropower power plant (Kambarata-1 HPP) project.
Brazil's development bank and IDB launch $1mn Amazon restoration drive
Brazil's national development bank BNDES and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will jointly fund $1mn in projects to restore forests and develop sustainable economies across nine Amazonian states.
NBE lends EKC Egypt $18.97mn to build high-pressure cylinder plant
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) extended EGP953mn ($18.97mn) in long-term financing to the Egyptian unit of the Indian firm EKC for establishing the first high-pressure cylinder manufacturing plant in Egypt and Africa.
Uzbekistan gears up for power expansion with new plants, transmission lines and digital grid systems
Uzbekistan set to expand electricity infrastructure with the construction of new power plants and energy storage facilities, supported by 7,000 kilometres (4,350 miles) of new transmission networks and the introduction of digital grid management.
Turkey awards 1.2 GW of wind power deals in tenders
$1.2bn will be invested in building five plants. Winners awarded grid connections for 49 years.
Iraq to Invest in environmental projects
Eni's Enilive launches SAF plant in Sicily
Enilive, the mobility arm of Italy’s Eni, has commissioned its first sustainable aviation fuel production plant at the Gela biorefinery in Sicily.
France puts pressure on EU to scale back ESG reporting requirements
The EU’s ESG reporting requirements are set to face a stiff challenge as the French government is preparing to submit proposals to curb the scope of ESG regulatory requirements.
African Clean Energy Developments launches construction of 13.5MW hydropower plant in Eswatini
Kazakhstan mulls second NPP construction site, may build plant simultaneously with first NPP
Kazakhstan is considering Kurchatov, the former secret hub of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, as a potential site for a second nuclear power plant (NPP), Energy Minister Almassadam Satkaliyev told a government meeting on January 28.
JUWI to build 340 MW of solar for energy-intensive sectors in South Africa in 2025
JUWI, a global developer and operator of renewable energy projects, has announced its plans to build three solar PV projects with a combined capacity of 340 MW for mining, energy and data centre companies in South Africa in 2025.
Solar generation tops coal for first time in EU in 2024
The EU reached a key milestone in 2024 as solar power surpassed coal use for the first time in the bloc’s history.
Trump wind energy policy shift may boost Brazil’s market
The US decision to pause new wind energy projects, announced by Donald Trump, has raised concerns among global investors.
Cuba reports wave of solar panel thefts threatening water infrastructure
Cuba's water infrastructure faces mounting challenges as thieves target solar panels and electrical components from critical pumping stations, potentially undermining the nation's $100mn renewable energy initiative
Trump's fossil fuel focus may challenge India's green exports but not energy transition
Donald Trump’s renewed focus on fossil fuel production is unlikely to slow India’s energy transition but may impact its green exports, which are heavily dependent on the US
Indian Oil Corp gets five bids for green hydrogen plant
Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has received five bids for establishing a 10,000-tonne-per-year (tpy) green hydrogen plant at its Panipat refinery
Brazil’s Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant hits full capacity after crisis
Brazil’s Eletrobras confirmed the Santo Antônio hydroelectric plant, located on the Madeira River in Porto Velho, is now operating at full capacity, with all 50 turbines generating power.
Transparency International Bangladesh urges new renewable energy plan free from fossil fuel lobby
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the development of a new national energy master plan prioritising renewable energy and eliminating the influence of the fossil fuel lobby
Brazil files $143mn suit over Pantanal destruction
India's L&T to develop Uzbekistan's first AI-powered sustainable data centre
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an India-based international engineering and construction company, has secured a contract to develop Uzbekistan's first AI-enabled and sustainable data centre in Tashkent.
Mongolia to restore 1,000 hectares of peatlands damaged by climate change
Mongolia is to restore 1,000 hectares of peatlands, the country’s Climate Change Research and Cooperation Center has announced, as reported on January 28 by state newswire Montsame.
Slovenia's capital to transition from coal to biomass-fired heating by 2027
Energetika Ljubljana, the public power utility serving Slovenia's capital, has announced plans to replace its coal-fired district heating system with a biomass-fired alternative.
Kosovo allocates €4mn for clean energy initiatives with Danish support
Kosovo will allocate €4mn for clean energy projects, made possible through a bilateral cooperation agreement between Kosovo and Denmark, Kosovo’s Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli announced on January 28.
Ukrainian DTEK plans new wind farm in Croatia
Brazil’s Ceitec to focus on silicon carbide chips
Brazil’s state-owned microelectronics company, Ceitec, plans to prioritise silicon carbide chip production within two years, targeting markets in Brazil and Latin America. These chips are used in electric vehicles and photovoltaic panels.
Slovenia approves EU funding for renewable energy community projects
Slovenia’s Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development announced on January 28 the approval of European funds to support the public tender for co-financing investments in community self-sustainability of electricity from renewable energy sources.
South African metals miner, refiner Implats drafts power-purchase deal with Discovery Green
MSU Green Energy announces Argentina's first solar project of RenMDI programme
Argentina's renewable energy sector marked a milestone with the inauguration of the 15 MW La Corzuela I photovoltaic plant in Chaco province, operated by MSU Green Energy.
Kazakhstan’s registration of electric vehicles surges by 60% y/y
Kazakhstan's electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing a relatively rapid expansion.
Cameco and Kazatomprom joint venture Inkai resumes uranium production
Canadian Cameco’s joint venture project, JV Inkai, in Kazakhstan has resumed uranium production, according to an announcement made by Kazatomprom, the Central Asian country’s national uranium producer.
Kazatomprom reports 10% y/y increase in uranium output
Kazakhstan's national nuclear company Kazatomprom has reported a 10% increase in uranium production in 2024. Output reached 23,270 tonnes, the company said in its 4Q24 results and trading update released on January 27.
Indonesia requires $1.1 trillion investment for renewable energy transition by 2060
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced that an estimated investment of $1.1 trillion (IDR16,260 trillion) is needed to achieve the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN)
THDC India starts Unit 1 of 1320-MW Khurja power plant
State-owned THDC India Limited has started commercial operations at Unit 1 of the 1320-MW Khurja super thermal power plant (KSTPP) in Uttar Pradesh, the Indian government said on January 27.
Indonesian civil society coalition criticises lack of progress in energy transition under Prabowo administration
The Civil Society Coalition for Equitable Energy Transition has expressed dissatisfaction with Indonesia's renewable energy transition policy during the first 100 days of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration
Cambodian solar panel exports plunge 60% after US tariff exemptions expire
Cambodian solar panel exports plummeted by nearly 60% to around $830mn in 2024, down from over $2bn in 2023, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise
Brazil wildfires burn area larger than Italy, up 79% in 2024
France’s Voltalia secures major wind farm maintenance contract in Brazil
French renewable energy company Voltalia has been awarded a significant five-year maintenance contract by COPEL Get, a subsidiary of one of Brazil's leading utilities, covering six wind clusters in Rio Grande do Norte.
Brazil eyes green investments amid US policy shifts
The Brazilian government is developing strategies to attract green investments potentially redirected from the United States after policy reversals under President Donald Trump.
Colombia unveils Latin America’s first solar facility at an oil refinery
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has inaugurated a pioneering 23-megawatt solar installation at the Cartagena refinery, marking Latin America's first photovoltaic facility at an oil processing complex.
BP eyes late-2024 ACG gas output, invests $200mn in solar, restores Shah Deniz platform
BP Azerbaijan expects first production under the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) gas development project by late 2024, according to BP Azerbaijan spokesperson Tamam Bayatli.
South Sudan opens its first 20-MW plus capacity solar plant with Ezra Group
South Sudan has launched its first major renewable energy initiative: a 20-MW solar power plant paired with a 14-MWh battery storage system.
Iran opens nuclear energy development to private sector amid expansion efforts
Iran’s nuclear chief said the private sector could now step in to build nuclear power plants (NPPs) as part of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran’s (AEOI) “open-door policy.”
Mercedes-Benz unveils electric bus for Mexico city transit
Mercedes-Benz Autobuses has launched a new electric bus model in Mexico City, designed to transform urban transportation with advanced sustainable technology.
Ulaanbaatar adopts new asset class, OTC bond placement to IFC will finance 50-MW BESS
The Governor’s Office of Ulaanbaatar has issued its first OTC market bond through a private placement to the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), with the funds raised to finance a 50-megawatt battery energy storage system.
Iran fast-tracks renewables projects to address electricity shortage
The head of the Investment Group of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Electricity Efficiency Organisation (SATBA) said that permits had been issued for the construction of 22,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable power plants, mostly solar across the country.
Cuba’s Sancti Spiritus province to inaugurate new solar projects
The central Cuban province of Sancti Spiritus is ramping up efforts to transform its energy matrix by investing in solar power, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and increase energy sovereignty, state media reported.
Uzbekistan boasts Central Asia’s best wind and solar energy potential, says expert
At the same time, projects face difficulties including corruption, resource management inefficiencies and climate threats such as sandstorms.
Libya in talks with Turkey to boost renewable energy cooperation
Feed-in-tariff costs for Japanese solar in 2025 set at JYP10 per kw/h
For fiscal year 2025, Japan’s feed-in tariff (FIT) price for electricity generated from solar energy has been set at JPY10 per kilowatt hour.
EIB expands cooperation with Albania on green finance
Kurdistan regional government promotes clean energy initiatives
India's Adani says Sri Lanka wind power projects not cancelled
India's Adani Group’s wind power projects in Sri Lanka have not been cancelled, a company spokesperson confirmed on January 24, dismissing reports claiming the projects had been scrapped
Mongolia reportedly anticipates multi-billion-dollar green hydrogen, renewable energy agreements with Saudi Arabia
Mongolia reportedly expects to ink several billion dollars’ worth of green hydrogen and renewable energy agreements with Saudi Arabia in coming months.
Hungarian authorities clear EVE Power's €1bn battery plant
China's EVE Power was awarded an environmental permit on January 25 for its HUF400bn (€1bn) battery plant being built in eastern Hungary after a controversial permission procedure, according to civil groups.
NLB partners with MK Fintel Wind to expand Kosava wind farm in Serbia
Slovenia’s NLB Group and its subsidiary, NLB Komercijalna banka, have signed an agreement with MK Fintel Wind to finance the expansion of the Kosava wind farm in Serbia,
Ukraine’s DTEK ready to expand in Moldova
Ukraine’s DTEK energy holding is ready to help Moldova ensure its energy stability, said its CEO Maksym Timchenko following a meeting with Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.
Algerian Sonelgaz reopens bidding for construction of three large solar plants
Algerian utility Sonelgaz has reopened bidding for the construction of three large solar photovoltaic plants after terminating previous contracts awarded in May last year due to contractor failures.
Brazil’s Gerdau to acquire two hydroelectric plants in Mato Grosso
Gerdau, the largest Brazilian steel producing company, has announced that its subsidiaries have signed agreements to acquire Rio do Sangue and Paranatinga Energia, which own the Garganta da Jararaca and Paranatinga II small hydroelectric plants.
China's Sungrow files environmental impact study for Chilean energy storage project
Chinese renewable energy firm Sungrow has filed an environmental impact study for a $157mn energy storage project in Chile's Melipilla commune.
Solar and wind energy accounts for 42% of Chile's energy supply
Chile hit a new renewable energy milestone in December 2024, with wind and solar providing 42% of its electricity generation, surpassing September's record of 39.6%, according to energy think tank Ember.
Foreign investment in Chile surges 68% in 2024
Green hydrogen projects accounted for a significant portion of the energy sector investments in 2024, totalling $25.62bn.
El Salvador's electricity demand rises 4.3% in 2024
El Salvador's electricity demand grew 4.3% to 7,145.2 GWh in 2024, according to the national energy market administrator Unidad de Transacciones.
Brazil’s first battery auction could draw $450mn
Brazil plans to hold its first auction for battery and storage systems in June, potentially attracting $450mn in investments.
Brazil criticises Trump's climate policy shift
Brazil’s Embraer to launch first solar energy project in the US
Brazil’s Embraer announced plans to install solar panels at its Executive Jets headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, marking the company’s first renewable energy project.
NLB Group to finance expansion of Kosava wind farm in Serbia
NLB Komercijalna Banka and its parent company, Slovenia's NLB Group, have secured a financing agreement with MK Fintel Wind to expand the Kosava wind farm in northeastern Serbia.
DTEK invests €450M in Eastern Europe’s largest wind farm project since 2013
Ukrainian energy company DTEK is investing €450mn to expand the Tyligulska Wind Power Plant, marking the largest private investment in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began.
Africa-focused Savannah Energy revenue dips slightly to $258.7mn, total income rises
Morocco inaugurates $54mn power lines connecting El Ouali substation to Midelt Solar Plant
Buenos Aires to roll out Chinese electric busses
ING: Beyond the hydrogen hype it is all about execution
The hydrogen sector is shifting from announcements to execution. The US leads with blue hydrogen, while Europe is focused on green hydrogen despite cost and trade challenges.
Romania shifts focus to economic sustainability in green transition strategy
Romania’s Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, has announced a shift in the country’s energy strategy, prioritising energy security and affordability over rapid decarbonisation in alignment with the European Union’s Green Deal.
Australian mining company Fortescue to invest in green hydrogen development in Malaysia
Australian mining giant Fortescue has committed to advancing green hydrogen energy in Bintulu, Sarawak, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Vietnam's clean energy push attracts $7.9bn in potential investments
Private sector companies signalled a potential investment of $7.9bn in clean energy projects in Vietnam in 2022, according to a statement by Energy Resources, US Department of State.
Thailand encourages $2.7bn in clean energy investment
Private sector companies indicated a potential investment of $2.7bn in clean energy in Thailand in 2022, according to the Energy Resource of the US Department of State.
Indonesia targets 79% renewable energy in 2060 power mix
Indonesia projects its power generation capacity to reach 443 gigawatts (GW) by 2060, with 79% derived from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, supported by energy storage technology
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency to raise $580mn
Brazil adds 8.8GW of distributed power in 2024,
Brazil installed 782,897 distributed power generation systems in 2024, adding 8.85 gigawatts (GW) of capacity, according to figures by energy regulator Aneel
Brazil pushes green agenda at Davos as US exits climate accord
India's NTPC plans solar joint venture in Sri Lanka
India's NTPC announced on January 22 plans for a 50-MW solar installation in Sri Lanka in partnership with Ceylon Electricity Board
Cuba launches major solar expansion to ease power crisis
Cuba is embarking on its largest-ever solar power expansion, planning to connect 55 photovoltaic plants to its national grid this year as the Caribbean country pushes to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Istanbul-listed contractor Enka to build Essar's 350-MW hydrogen plant in UK for GBP 529mn
Installation will form part of HyNet industrial decarbonization cluster at Stanlow Refinery in Ellesmere Port.
Chile to extract strategic minerals from mining waste
Chile announced a new initiative to extract strategic minerals from mining waste, signalling the country's ambition to capitalise on the burgeoning demand for critical metals essential to the global energy transition.
South Africa’s power utility Eskom sets sights on new target, announces executive team appointments
Having achieved a milestone of 300 days without load shedding, Eskom is now firmly focused on a new target of delivering one year without implementing power outages.
EBRD to extend up to €100mn loan to Istanbul-listed retailer Migros for renewables and store investments
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is to extend a loan of up to €100mn to Turkey's Migros (MGROS), the investment bank said on January 17.
Kazakhstan’s first NPP construction project to address sanctions risks
Contracts for the construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant (NPP), with a planned capacity of 2.4 gigawatts (GW), are set to include specific clauses addressing sanctions risks.
Trump issues anti-wind executive order
President Donald Trump quickly issued an unexpectedly sweeping executive order that prevents federal government involvement in permitting of all offshore and onshore wind projects, including on private onshore land.
Czech energy utility CEZ to invest CZK80bn into decarbonisation of power plants
The majority state-owned Czech energy utility CEZ is to invest CZK80bn (€3.2bn) by 2030 into decarbonisation and modernisation measures at heat power plants.
Adani Energy secures $2.9bn power project in India
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), a subsidiary of the Adani Group and one of India’s leading private transmission and distribution companies, has secured a record-breaking INR250bn ($2.9bn) High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) project
Croatia’s industry contributes less than 1% to climate change
Albania awards €13.9mn floating solar project to Chinese-Spanish team
A Chinese-Spanish consortium has won a €13.9mn contract to design, build, and operate a 12.9-MW floating solar power plant on Vau i Dejes lake in Albania.
ExxonMobil to invest $15bn in carbon capture and petrochemical projects in Indonesia
ExxonMobil has committed to investing up to $15bn in two major projects in Indonesia: a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility and a petrochemical refinery
United Group invests €120mn in renewable energy project in Bulgaria
United Group, a leading telecommunications and entertainment provider in Southeast Europe, said it is entering the green electricity generation market with an initial €120mn investment in three solar power plants and a wind farm in Bulgaria.
British International Investment launches renewable energy venture in Southeast Asia
British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution, has partnered with Dutch development bank FMO and Swiss infrastructure investment manager SUSI Partners to establish a renewable energy joint venture in Southeast Asia
India’s non-fossil fuel energy capacity hits 217.62 GW
India’s total non-fossil fuel energy capacity reached 217.62 GW as of January 20, the government announced on January 22, highlighting a strong push towards renewable energy in 2024.
INTERVIEW: REnergy Dynamics eyes 175 tonnes per day in compressed biogas projects in India
India’s Noida-based clean energy company REnergy Dynamics expects to develop compressed bio-gas (CBG) projects with a combined capacity of 175 tonnes per day (tpd) in the near future
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