REM - Renewable Energy
Turkey’s 77 Construction to invest $65mn in first phase of wind power plant in Afghanistan
Turkey’s 77 Construction Company is reportedly to invest $65mn in the first phase of a wind power plant project in Herat, northwestern Afghanistan.
Mexico’s ASA to lead sustainable aviation fuel expansion
Mexican State-owned Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA) will play a pivotal role in developing Mexico’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, prioritising fuel availability, Argus Media reported.
CITIES IN PERIL: Boomtowns built on melting ground
The warming climate has opened up some of the world’s coldest regions to mining and shipping, but melting permafrost under cities like Yakutsk and Norilsk is causing buildings and infrastructure to crumble.
New solar power plant launched at Slovenia’s Brestanica thermal site
A 466 kW solar power plant has officially started operating at the Brestanica thermal power plant site in Slovenia, part of efforts to reduce the facility’s environmental impact.
GameChange Solar clinches 450-MWp tracker deal for Oman's green ammonia mega-project
US-based GameChange Solar secured a contract to supply its Genius Tracker™ systems for a 450 MWp solar installation powering a vast green ammonia project under construction in Duqm, central eastern Oman.
South African IPP NOA Group reaches financial close on 350MW solar power project
South African energy trader and independent power producer NOA Group (NOA) has reached financial close on a 349-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in central South Africa.
Brazil’s Petrobras probes offshore wind feasibility
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras has launched two tenders for offshore surveys to evaluate the feasibility of a wind energy pilot project off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil hits 40 GW in rooftop solar
Brazil has surpassed 40 GW of installed solar capacity in distributed generation, with over 3.6mn photovoltaic systems installed across rooftops, façades and small land plots, according to the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association.
AfDB approves $184.1mn financing package for Obelisk Solar PV Project in southern Egypt
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $184.1mn financing package to support the Obelisk Solar PV Project in Qena, southern Egypt, the largest of its kind on the continent.
KHNP and Thailand's EGAT to collaborate on SMR development
Under the agreement, the two organisations will share technical data related to SMRs, jointly assess options for their deployment in Thailand, and collaborate on training initiatives.
Philippines targets 3,300 MW offshore wind boost through green energy auction
The Philippines is pushing ahead with its clean energy ambitions by launching the fifth Green Energy Auction (GEA-5), which aims to secure 3,300 megawatts of offshore wind capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2030.
CNG vehicle adoption accelerates across India
Air pollution remains a severe public health challenge in North India, especially during the winter months, with several cities in the region regularly feature among the world’s top ten most polluted.
Mumbai-based L&T secures "major" orders for grid infrastructure projects in India, Middle East
Domestically, L&T will undertake the construction of 765kV and 400kV transmission lines in Andhra Pradesh to support the integration of a designated Renewable Energy Zone.
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency raises $230mn to boost green financing
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) has raised INR20.06bn ($230mn) through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) to bolster its green financing capacity
Wind power investments surging in Turkey, says trade association chief
Investments in wind power in Turkey are expected to this year amount to more than $1.5bn, translating to 1.5 GW of new capacity, according to the estimate of the president of the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TUREB) Ibrahim Erden.
Ukraine nears EU bioethanol quota in 2024 as exports surge
Ukraine nearly reached its full annual bioethanol export quota of 100,000 tonnes to the EU in 2024 for the first time since the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement was signed, reflecting a surge in production and improved logistics.
Thailand’s green shift – from fossil fuels to a cleaner, greener Kingdom
The country has set an ambitious target to achieve 51% of its electricity production from renewable sources by 2037, a significant increase from the 36% outlined in the 2018 Power Development Plan.
€400mn wind and solar park opens in Estonia
Thailand and Vietnam lead Southeast Asia’s energy expansion with renewables and LNG
As the world eyes Southeast Asia’s energy future, Thailand and Vietnam stand out not just for the scale of their ambition, but for their ability to combine pragmatism with innovation.
Cuba brings three more solar parks online amid energy crisis
Cuba has commissioned three additional solar photovoltaic facilities in recent days, boosting the Caribbean island's renewable energy capacity by 65.6 megawatts as authorities press ahead with an ambitious programme to ease chronic power shortages.
Ocean acidification reaches critical levels, study warns of global marine crisis
Ocean acidification, a key indicator of planetary health, has exceeded safety thresholds on a global scale, according to a major new study published in Global Change Biology.
Kazatomprom in talks to supply uranium to Bulgaria’s nuclear plant
Kazakhstan’s state-owned uranium producer Kazatomprom is in negotiations to supply uranium to Bulgaria’s nuclear power plant.
Tata Power surpasses 4 GW solar module milestone at its plant in India's Tamil Nadu
TP Solar Limited, the manufacturing arm of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has crossed a significant milestone by producing over 4 GW of solar modules at its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu
Brazil's wildfires fuel jump in deforestation; Lula fast-tracks controversial development projects
Brazil suffered major environmental setbacks in May as Amazon deforestation surged 92% due to wildfires, while the government is under pressure after it fast-tracked controversial oil and highway projects months before hosting the UN's first climate.
Google supports Taiwan’s clean energy goals with offshore wind agreement
Google has signed its first offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA) in the Asia-Pacific region, taking a significant step toward its 2030 goal of operating entirely on carbon-free energy.
India meets record peak power demand of 241 GW on June 9, bolstered by capacity growth
Indian power minister Manohar Lal announced on June 10 that India successfully met a record peak power demand of 241 GW on June 9, with zero peak shortage reported, according to a press release by the government of India.
Atmospheric CO2 reached a new high in May, say scientists
Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations have reached an alarming new milestone. The seasonal peak of CO₂ levels at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii has exceeded 430 parts per million .
Colombia seeks $75mn BCIE loan to bolster climate and energy transition programmes
Colombia has formally requested a $75mn loan from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE), aimed at funding climate action, biodiversity and sustainability initiatives, pending board approval in July.
Obligations contained in draft law going down badly with renewables investors in Kyrgyz Republic
A draft law proposed by the Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Energy is not going down well with renewable energy investors.
Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, opposed by Trump, unravels
One of the most ambitious American offshore wind schemes, Atlantic Shores 1, appears to be unravelling after its developer formally asked New Jersey authorities to cancel key regulatory agreements.
Costa Rica and France advance fossil fuel moratorium and ocean conservation measures at UN oceans summit
Costa Rica, alongside France, is co-hosting the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice from June 9 to 13, using the platform to press for a global ban on new fossil fuel exploration and strengthened marine protections.
South Africa's Coega Green Ammonia Project advances after associated 1,400MW solar cluster permitted
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA reportedly set to build two 1-GW solar power plants in Turkey
Saudi Arabia-based renewables giant ACWA Power is reportedly set to invest around $2bn in building two 1-gigawatt solar power plants in Turkey.
AI boom sparks 150% surge in Big Tech’s indirect emissions, UN report finds
A new report from a United Nations agency reveals that indirect carbon emissions from major AI-driven tech firms – Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, which owns Google, and Meta – have soared by an average of 150% over the past three years.
Colombia seeks European capital for energy transition programme
Colombia's Energy Minister Edwin Palma will engage with over 170 European Union companies during meetings in Brussels next week to secure investment for the nation's renewable energy portfolio.
Brazil’s Petrobras kicks off offshore wind survey work
Petrobras has launched two tenders for geophysical and geotechnical studies to evaluate the feasibility of an offshore wind project off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, the company announced.
Turkish Onur Group shifts focus in Ukraine from gold mining to graphite and green energy
African Clean Energy Developments, partner, reach financial close for 140-MW wind farm in South Africa
South Africa’s African Clean Energy Developments and the Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS Africa) have reached financial close and have started constructing a 140-MW wind farm in the country.
Renewable electricity production in North Macedonia drops 17% m/m in May
In May 2025, electricity production from renewable sources by preferential producers in North Macedonia fell by 17% compared to the previous month.
Greencoat Renewables lists on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Greencoat Renewables (Greencoat), an Irish investment company investing primarily in Irish and Euro-denominated European wind farms and renewable energy infrastructure, secondarily listed on South Africa’s JSE on June 9.
Argentina greenlights El Quemado photovoltaic park
Argentina's Energy Secretariat has authorised Luz del Campo's entry into the Wholesale Electricity Market as a generating agent for the El Quemado photovoltaic park.
Nicaragua breaks ground on $83mn Chinese-funded solar facility to power water systems
Nicaragua commenced construction of a 70-megawatt solar power plant in Nindirí, Masaya, with $83mn Chinese financing, targeting water infrastructure electrification and renewable energy advancement.
UN Green Climate Fund commits $280mn to Kazakhstan for environmental transition
The United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) has reportedly pledged $280mn to Kazakhstan to support environmental initiatives.
Renewables set new record in Poland with 37.5% share of May power mix
Renewables accounted for 37.5% of Poland’s electricity generation in May, setting a new all-time monthly record both in volume and share of the national power mix.
Concerns raised over electricity traders’ access to Eskom’s virtual wheeling network in South Africa
Concerns have been raised following an indication from South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom that licensed electricity traders cannot yet use the virtual wheeling system on its network.
India to achieve 50% non-fossil power capacity target ahead of 2030
India is on track to achieve its target of having 50% of its power generation capacity from non-fossil sources well before the 2030 deadline, according to the World Energy Investment 2025 report by the International Energy Agency
Indonesian ministers strengthen security and biofuel drive in Papua conflict zones
In a show of unified state presence and inter-ministerial cooperation, Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati visited several conflict-affected regions in Papua on June 7-8
DDEL and International Clean-Tech Partner to deploy modular hydrogen systems in India and Thailand
DEE Development Engineers Limited (DDEL), an Indian company specialising in process piping solutions for the oil & gas, power, and process industries, has tied up with International Clean-Tech Partner, a global provider of sustainable energy
IndiGrid to acquire solar and transmission assets worth up to $250mn in India
ndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire one solar and one transmission asset for a combined enterprise value (EV) of approximately INR21.08bn ($250mn)
Japan’s Daisho to build 1.99-MW biomass plant in Kumamoto without FIT scheme
Daisho has appointed Takuma to handle the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a new 1.99 MW biomass power facility in Koshi City, located in Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture.
Lao government introduces four measures to strengthen domestic electricity supply
The Lao government has set out four primary strategies to enhance the country's electricity generation capacity, in a bid to tackle ongoing domestic power shortages.
Hong Kong-listed Drinda announces agreement with Schmid Pekintas to establish PV cell production base in Turkey
China’s Hong Kong-listed Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co has announced that subsidiary Jietai New Energy Investment has signed a cooperation agreement with Schmid Pekintas Energy, to jointly establish a 2-GW PV cell base in Turkey.
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Tajikistan plays role as one of world’s pre-eminent water diplomats at glacier summit, but Rogun dam remains a hard sell
Experts from near and far met in Dushanbe to discuss danger posed by melting of giant ice sheets. But was “blue-washing” obscuring threat of titanic hydro project?
Russian hydropower major RusHydro could pay 2024 dividend
The board of Russian state hydropower RusHydro proposed two options for the distribution of 2024 profits: either a dividend of RUB0.0756 per share or no dividend at all.
Nasdaq-listed Plug Power and Australia’s AGA team up for 2GW green fuel project in Uzbekistan
US-based Plug Power said on June 9 that it has expanded its partnership with Australia's Allied Green Ammonia (AGA) with an agreement to provide two gigawatts (GW) of electrolyser capacity for a sustainable fuels project in Uzbekistan.
Iran to add 5,000 MW of solar power by late September, renewable energy chief says
Iran plans to pump 5,000 MW more of mostly solar power into its national grid by the end of September, as part of a broader push into renewables.
CITIES IN PERIL: Adapting the concrete heart of São Paulo to a changing climate
When the rains come to Latin America’s largest metropolis, water reclaims ancient paths buried beneath layers of concrete.
South Africa’s government seeks to halve time for renewables deployment
In South Africa, it currently takes at least three years for a renewable energy project to go from planning to feeding electricity into the national grid. But the government wants to halve this timeline.
Government orders closure of PT ASP’s nickel mining in Raja Ampat amid broader environmental concerns
Saatvik Green Energy breaks ground on 4-GW solar module plant in India's Odisha
Saatvik Solar Industries Private Limited (SSIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Saatvik Green Energy Limited (SGEL), has commenced construction of a 4-GW solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility in Odisha.
Croatia could source all electricity from renewables by 2030, Greenpeace study finds
Environmental NGO says Croatia could expand its solar power capacity to 5 GW and wind power to 4.2 GW within the next five years.
Sierra Leone to launch first 5G network powered by renewable energy
Sierra Leone would be among the first countries in Africa to implement 5G technology at scale using renewable energy sources. Broadband penetration in the country is now at just 20.7%.
North Macedonia plans state ownership for Cebren hydropower project
North Macedonia’s planned Cebren hydropower plant (HPP) should be a fully state-owned project, according to Energy Minister Sanja Bozinovska, who stressed the strategic importance of the facility for the country’s energy future.
Slovenia launches €64.5mn tender to boost solar and wind energy projects
Slovenia’s Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy has launched a public call worth €64.5mn to co-finance investments in new solar and wind power plants between 2025 and 2029.
EU mandates role for oil, gas producers in reaching CCS target
European oil and gas producers could be mandated to play a key role in achieving the EU’s 2030 target of at least 50mn tonnes of annual CO2 injection capacity under the Net-Zero Industry Act.
Eco-Optima plans €110mn investment in new 100 MW wind farm in Western Ukraine
Eco-Optima is set to invest €110mn in a new 100-megawatt (MW) wind farm near Belz in Ukraine’s Lviv region.
Ukraine sees 93% rise in new electric vehicle sales in May 2025
Ukraine witnessed a sharp increase in new battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in May 2025, with 1,257 units sold—up 93% compared to the same month last year.
Costa Rica and UNIDO sign deal to boost green industry and jobs
Costa Rica has formalised an ambitious partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) through a comprehensive Country Programme signed on June 5.
Colombia woodland destruction plunges by third in quarter
The South American country recorded 27,052 hectares of forest loss between January and March, representing a substantial 33% reduction compared with the corresponding period in 2024.
Ivory Coast opens tenders for 200-MW solar-plus-storage projects
Ivory Coast has launched tenders for the development of two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 200 MW, each integrated with 33 MWh of battery storage
Indonesia eyes seaweed downstreaming to power green economy, unlock $12bn value
Indonesia is advancing plans to industrialise seaweed as part of its green energy agenda, aiming to transform the marine commodity into a third-generation biofuel and unlock over $12bn (IDR195.7 trillion) in economic potential
Maxvolt Energy plans lithium battery recycling plant in India
Maxvolt Energy Industries Limited, an Indian lithium battery technology company, has announced plans to expand its lithium battery recycling capacity through a proposed new facility in the Delhi National Capital Region or Western Uttar Pradesh
ASX-listed Asian Battery Metals makes massive sulphides announcement on Yambat copper-nickel project in Mongolia
ASX-listed Asian Battery Metals (ABM) said in a stock market announcement released on June 5 that it has intercepted further massive sulphides at its 100%-owned Yambat copper-nickel project in Mongolia.
Spain's Cox secures financing for Colombian solar expansion targeting distributed generation market
Spanish energy group Cox has secured financing agreements for solar infrastructure development across Colombia's Caribbean coast
Turkmenistan douses the flames of “hell”
Crater fire in collapsed desert gas well raged for half a century. Adventurous tourists treasured site. Climate scientists hated it for its massive methane emissions.
Global energy investment to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, but problems with grids remain – IEA
Global energy investment is projected to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, despite continued economic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical risks, according to the International Energy Agency.
Uruguay's power output drops on weak exports despite renewable surge
Uruguay’s electricity generation slumped 29% in May from a year earlier as exports plummeted and domestic consumption slowed, according to SEG Engineering, citing data from state utility UTE
Vestas secures significant renewable energy order from Argentina
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a 102 MW order from Argentina customer, the company confirmed in a press release.
Indian auto maker Maruti Suzuki expands solar capacity to 79MWp
Reinforcing its commitment to expand the use of renewable energy in its operations, Indian auto manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Limited on June 4 announced the addition of 30MWp solar capacity through two new projects.
SOCAR: Energy grids' limits remain top challenge for renewables integration
SOCAR: Energy grids' limits remain top challenge for renewables integration
Zimbabwe-Zambia revive plan for building of 2,400-MW hydropower plant
Zimbabwe and neighbouring Zambia have established a special team to court investment into a joint $5bn hydropower project that has been delayed by funding and environmental issues.
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