REM - Renewable Energy
Cornerstone laid for Kyrgyzstan’s first wind power plant
The cornerstone for what will be Kyrgyzstan’s first wind power plant has been laid, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry said on June 4.
Honduras launches 1,500 MW power tender to boost renewable capacity
Honduras has approved terms for a tender to procure 1,500 megawatts of electricity capacity, Energy Minister Erik Tejada said, as the Central American nation seeks to bolster its power supply and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Chilean president unveils green hydrogen action plan
Chile's President Gabriel Boric has presented an ambitious green hydrogen roadmap to Congress, centred on a 2030 Action Plan designed to position the country as a global leader in renewable energy production.
NEO: Wildberries online retailer voluntarily offset its carbon footprint in Russian Far East
Wildberries, a major online marketplace that operates across Eurasia, has voluntarily offset the carbon footprint of its order pick-up points in the Russian Far East, Russian Forbes reported citing a company statement.
Solarig's Mexican solar portfolio surpasses 4GW after latest contract wins
Spanish energy services company Solarig has signed new operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts for 1.48GW of photovoltaic assets in Mexico, bringing its total portfolio in the country above 4GW, the company announced.
Chile's Transelec begins construction of energy storage system
Chile's transmission leader Transelec has begun construction of a major energy storage system at Copec's Granja Solar photovoltaic park in the Tarapacá region.
Uzbekistan generates monthly record 1.1bn kWh from solar and wind in May, equals 17% of power output
Uzbekistan generated a record 1.104 bn kWh of electricity from solar and wind in May, making up 17% of the country’s power output for the month.
Brazil's electricity matrix reaches 88% renewable energy in 2024
Brazil's electricity grid achieved 88.2% renewable energy in 2024, with wind and solar photovoltaic generation together accounting for 24% of total electricity generation, according to the National Energy Balance Synthesis Report 2025
CITIES IN PERIL: Droughts and heatwaves grip Tehran
The Iranian capital’s vulnerability to the changing climate presents a significant national challenge.
EU nears 2030 climate goals, prepares to set ambitious 2040 target
The European Union is closing in on its goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half by the end of this decade, with the European Commission projecting a 54% reduction from 1990 levels by 2030.
Delta Electronics India signs 12-year wind energy deal for Tamil Nadu operations
Delta Electronics India has penned a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to source 9.6mn units of wind energy every year for its manufacturing and operational facilities in Tamil Nadu
Honeywell and NTPC Green join forces to explore sustainable aviation fuel in India
Honeywell has signed a strategic agreement with NTPC Green Energy Limited to assess the feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India
Singapore and France deepen tech ties with new AI, quantum and green energy partnerships
Singapore and France are advancing a broad technology alliance through fresh partnerships in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and clean energy, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo
Japan approves law to expand offshore wind in deep waters
Japan has approved new legislation enabling the development of offshore wind projects within its Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), paving the way for floating wind installations in deeper waters.
40% of glaciers beyond saving
A recent scientific analysis reveals that Earth's glaciers are in critical condition, with nearly 40% of their ice mass effectively beyond saving – even if global temperatures were to stabilise immediately.
$14bn in US cleantech projects, 10,000 jobs cancelled so far this year
More than $14bn in clean energy and electric vehicle manufacturing investments—and 10,000 planned jobs – have been scrapped or postponed in the US this year, according to a new analysis from E2 and the Clean Economy Tracker.
Kyrgyzstan offers to help Tajikistan build artificial glaciers
Each "ice tower" costs between $3,000 and $4,000 and can store up to 50,000 cubic metres of water. Kyrgyz have already built around 30.
Turkish firm Egesa Enerji to build two solar power plants in Serbia
Turkish renewable energy company Egesa Enerji will construct two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 8.6 MW in Serbia’s northern province of Vojvodina, as the Balkan country moves to boost its renewable energy output.
Chile's Boric steps up pressure on Israel, pushes renewables in final Congress address
Chilean President Gabriel Boric outlined his agenda for his government's remaining nine months in his final annual address to Congress, focusing on accelerated renewable energy efforts and increased pressure on Israel over its Gaza operations.
Empresas Iansa and Enel X launch Chilean solar power project
Chilean agro-industrial company Empresas Iansa and Enel X have inaugurated a 1.5 MWp photovoltaic project comprising four solar plants to supply renewable energy to production sites in the Maule and Ñuble regions.
Uzbekistan aims to plant 200mn trees a year in drive to green 30% of country by 2030
Uzbekistan is ramping up its reforestation drive under the Yashil Makon (Green Nation) project, aiming to increase green cover to 30% nationwide and forested land from 8% to 15% of land—a total of 6.1mn hectares—by 2030.
World Bank urges Kenya to impose carbon tax on imported fuels
The World Bank has urged the Kenyan government to introduce a carbon tax on imported fuels, estimating it could raise up to KES40.5bn ($312.98mn) annually.
Chile's copper output rises 13.5% in April
Energy-starved Zambia welcomes new 100-MW solar project
POWERCHINA has commissioned a 100-megawatt (MW) solar project in central Zambia.
40% of Europe already in a drought before summer gets fully underway
As Europe slides into its third disaster season, 40% of the EU is already officially facing a drought before the hottest months of the year arrive. And this year’s droughts are likely to become even worse than previous heatwaves.
AMEA Power inaugurates 500MW wind plant, Africa’s largest, in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb
The UAE renewable energy firm AMEA Power has successfully commissioned a 500MW wind power plant in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb in the Red Sea governorate, nearly 2.5 months ahead of schedule.
Colombia targets renewable energy bottlenecks with 19-point reform
Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has unveiled a comprehensive 19-measure plan aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy projects, addressing longstanding regulatory and infrastructural challenges.
Panama allows First Quantum to export copper from disputed closed mine
Panama has approved a limited maintenance and environmental management plan for the shuttered Cobre Panamá copper mine, allowing operator First Quantum Minerals to export over 120,000 tonnes of copper concentrate currently stored at the site.
Colombia and Germany advance climate and energy transition collaboration
Colombia and Germany are set to deepen their collaboration on climate action and equitable energy transition through the upcoming Climate and Just Energy Transition Week, scheduled from June 3 to 6 at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá
Fires could turn Amazon rainforest into a desert
Fires could turn the Amazon rainforest into a desert as human activity and climate change threaten ‘lungs of the world’, says a study.
BRICS nations formulate first ever joint Climate Crisis policy
The BRICS bloc approved its first coordinated climate finance framework on May 30, marking the group’s first unified policy to fund climate action and setting the foundation for a shared position ahead of the COP30 meeting due to be held in Brazil.
South African developer Mulilo wins large battery energy storage contracts in Free State worth $391mn
Mulilo Energy, a green energy company chaired by Jan Oberholzer, a former COO of South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom, has been selected as the preferred bidder for four major battery storage projects in the Free State, South Africa.
Vietnam to develop two renewable energy hubs
Vietnam will establish two regional hubs dedicated to renewable energy services, under a new plan approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to implement the revised national power development strategy for the 2021-2030 period.
Indonesia secures $22bn green investment for solar-powered industrial zones
Indonesia secures $22bn green investment for solar-powered industrial zonesIndonesia has secured a landmark $22bn (IDR358.4 trillion) investment commitment from international partners to develop Green Sustainable Industrial Zones
Indonesia unveils $618bn green industrial roadmap to 2040
Indonesia is charting an ambitious course to become a global centre for sustainable industrialisation, unveiling an investment roadmap worth up to $618bn through 2040
India unveils EV manufacturing scheme to lure global carmakers
India has announced detailed guidelines for its new scheme promoting domestic production of electric passenger vehicles, targeting major global manufacturers and seeking to solidify its position as a global EV manufacturing hub
Wind plan approved in Brazil as ByteDance weighs in
Brazil’s Casa dos Ventos has secured approval from the national power grid operator to connect a 300-megawatt wind project at the Pecém port complex in Ceará state.
Glacier loss “global crisis of our time”, Tajikistan’s president tells international conference
The melting of glaciers worldwide amid climate change is a “global crisis of our time” Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon said on May 30 following the opening of the First International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Dushanbe.
Croatia’s Bosqar gets regulatory approval for €110mn sustainability-linked bond offering
Croatia’s financial regulator has approved a prospectus from Bosqar for the public offering and listing of up to €110mn in sustainability-linked bonds on the regulated market, the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency announced.
Colbún withdraws massive solar power and storage project in Chile
Chilean utility Colbún announced that it has officially withdrawn its $500mn El Encanto solar plus storage project, marking a significant setback for renewable energy development in the O'Higgins region of central Chile.
Ghana launches major renewable energy drive with backing from Switzerland and AfDB
Ghana has inaugurated a large-scale renewable energy initiative aimed at delivering clean, sustainable electricity to tens of thousands in underserved communities, in partnership with key international stakeholders.
Argentina's RIGI initiative attracts widespread energy investments
Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), launched by President Javier Milei in 2023, has attracted 11 proposals totalling $15.5bn in investment pledges since entering force in October 2024.
South Africa’s Discovery Green signs offtaker agreement with Red Rocket for 150 MW from Overberg wind project
South Africa’s electricity trader Discovery Green has concluded its first power purchase agreement (PPA) as an offtaker in Phase 2 of independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket’s Overberg Wind Farm.
Kazakhstan and Air Liquide to build hydrogen plant at Pavlodar refinery
Air Liquide Munay Tech Gases LLP (ALMTG), a subsidiary of France's Air Liquide, signed an investment agreement on May 29 to construct a hydrogen production facility at Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar Oil Chemistry Refinery.
China offers Kazakhstan $5.5bn nuclear plant deal, slashing cost estimates
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has proposed constructing two nuclear power plant (NPP) units in Kazakhstan with a total capacity of 2.4 gigawatts for $5.47bn, nearly halving the previously projected cost of the project.
COMMENT: Chinese firms carving up Tesla's once solid brand recognition
While Tesla remains a powerful player in the EV market, its star has dimmed, particularly in China, today the world’s largest EV market and increasingly its most competitive.
Japan: the land where ancient geothermal use is part of the problem
Onsen have long been a part of the daily lives of Japanese, and are seen as so integral to the culture as likely to trump any ‘new-fangled’ technological ideas in the eyes of many – younger Japanese included.
BLOG: Is South Africa’s energy crisis here to stay?
South Africa, often hailed as the continent’s most advanced economy, presents a paradox that continues to baffle observers: how can a country with such industrial muscle be plunged so deep into an energy crisis?
Report warns Indonesia’s biomass co-firing strategy offers minimal gains, raises pollution risks
Indonesia’s plan to co-fire biomass in coal-fired power plants is delivering negligible emission reductions while potentially introducing new pollutants, according to a new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)
SAEL Solar secures $132mn in global funding for solar project in India's Andhra Pradesh
SAEL Solar MHP1 Pvt. Limited, a subsidiary of SAEL Industries Ltd., has secured $132mn in debt financing from three major global lenders—Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), New Development Bank (NDB), and Societe Generale
Gas and power infrastructure expanding across Karabakh amid green transition push
Gas and power infrastructure expanding across Karabakh amid green transition push
Russian hydropower major RusHydro posts profit growth in 1Q25
Russian state hydropower major RusHydro posted 12% year-on-year increase in revenues to RUB194bn ($2.16bn) in 1Q25 under IFRS, with a 28% y/y increase in EBITDA to RUB52.8bn ($588mn) and net profit increase of 14% y/y to RUB18.9bn ($210mn).
Iraq and Kuwait launch joint project to combat dust storms
Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture has announced a joint project with Kuwait aimed at reducing dust and sand storms that have increased in frequency and intensity over the past two years.
Trump rollback on clean energy puts carbon capture and storage technologies at risk
The Trump administration’s reversal of climate and clean energy policies is projected to result in billions of tons of additional carbon-dioxide emissions and stall efforts to develop carbon capture and storage.
CITIES IN PERIL: Accra under water
Climate change and urban crisis collide in Ghana’s capital.
Nicaragua approaches 100% electrical coverage with infrastructure expansion
Nicaragua's electrical coverage reached 99.6% in April, nearly achieving universal access as the government advances ambitious electrification programmes, Prensa Latina reported.
Officials of methane “super-emitter” Turkmenistan pay OSCE-backed monitoring and reporting study visit to Berlin
Representatives of state gas company Turkmengaz and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan paid an OSCE-supported study visit to Berlin to discuss methane emissions monitoring and reporting.
CITIES IN PERIL: Cities confront the rising tide of climate change
Fast and chaotic urban population growth combined with climate challenges on multiple fronts are putting cities at risk around the world.
Bolivia's $2bn lithium deals with China and Russia suspended by court ruling
A court in Potosí halts $2bn lithium projects with Russia’s Uranium One and China’s CBC in Bolivia, home to the world’s largest lithium reserves, over legal and environmental concerns tied to direct lithium extraction plans.
ACEN ventures into offshore wind with $3bn Philippine project
ACEN Corporation, the energy arm of the Ayala Group, is entering the offshore wind sector through a strategic investment in a major development in Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Thailand's top wind power firm unveils $1.8bn expansion plan, awaits legal clearance for IPO
Thailand's leading wind power producer, Wind Energy Holding Co Ltd, announced on May 29 a THB65bn ($1.8 billion) expansion plan to nearly triple its generating capacity to 2,000 megawatts (MW) by 2037, up from the current 700 MW.
Water will one day be more valuable than oil in Central Asia, warns Tajik analyst
Melting of glaciers in Tajikistan’s mountains a grave threat to region’s water security.
India clears site for four 700-MWe nuclear units at Mahi Banswara
India’s nuclear regulator has greenlit a plan to build four indigenous 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) at Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan
Sembcorp wins 150-MW solar-plus-storage project in India
Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), through its wholly owned renewables subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited (SGIPL), has received a Letter of Award from SJVN Limited for a 150 MW solar power project
Japan supports Cuba’s renewable energy transition amid power crisis
Cuba has initiated a two-year technical collaboration with Japan to enhance its renewable energy capabilities.
Mexico commits to reducing 140mn tonnes of carbon emissions by 2030
Mexico's environment ministry presented an updated National Climate Change Strategy on May 28, committing to reduce 140mn tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 through renewable energy, reforestation and circular economy initiatives
Indonesian electric company PLN and Lemhannas explore strategic energy policy partnership
Indonesia’s state utility firm PT PLN is advancing plans for a strategic partnership with the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) to better align energy policy formulation with the country’s long-term economic and industrial objectives
Germany's GIZ partners with Spain's ACCIONA on Chilean green hydrogen initiatives
German development agency GIZ announced that it has partnered with Spain-based ACCIONA Nordex Green Hydrogen to advance green hydrogen projects in southern Chile.
Kazakhstan considers transferring rare earth discoveries to state-owned miner Tau-Ken Samruk
Kazakhstan is reportedly considering transferring newly discovered rare earth metal deposits to the state-owned National Mining Company Tau-Ken Samruk, following a government-led exploration campaign.
BYD gains ground on Hungary's EV market
BYD sold 558 electric passenger cars in January-April, a two-fold increase from the base period, giving the Chinese NEV manufacturer an 18% market share.
Vietnam boosts nuclear workforce with 11 school investments
Vietnam will invest in 11 educational institutions to train workers for its planned nuclear power plants through 2035, according to a government plan approved by the prime minister this week.
BC Jindal Group secures 150-MW renewable project in Solar Energy Corporation of India auction
India’s electricity demand to grow 6–6.5% annually over five years
India’s electricity demand is expected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6–6.5% over the next five years, driven by the rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), rapid expansion of data centres, and increased green hydrogen product
Hayleys Fentons partners with CEB for Sri Lanka’s largest private wind power project
HayWind – the wind energy subsidiary of Hayleys Fentons – has entered into a landmark partnership with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to develop Sri Lanka’s largest privately funded wind power project
India’s remote Northeast emerges as a green energy frontier
India’s Northeast is gaining renewed strategic and economic significance as the country recalibrates its regional posture amid evolving geopolitical dynamics
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