REM - Renewable Energy
Laos begins commercial operations of Southeast Asia’s largest wind farm
Laos has officially commenced operations at its first wind power facility, the Monsoon Wind Power Project
Mexico's CFE plans $800mn concentrated solar power plants in Baja California Sur
State-owned utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad will invest $800mn to construct the country's first two concentrated solar power plants in Baja California Sur, the government announced, El Periodico de la Energia and Renewables Now reported.
Romania sees surge in extreme weather alerts
Greenpeace Romania study shows an upward trend in storms, floods, and tornadoes.
Ecuador authorises new private renewable projects to boost power generation
Ecuador's Ministry of Environment and Energy has authorised 643 MW of private renewable energy projects to join the National Electricity System, marking a significant expansion of the country's distributed generation capacity.
Orlen to build Poland’s first nuclear power plant
Race is on to make it Europe’s first such installation based on small modular reactor technology.
Syria, Turkish-backed STE sign agreement for renewable energy expansion
Syria’s Public Electricity Transmission and Distribution Corporation has signed an agreement with the Syrian-Turkish Electric Company (STE) to purchase 100 MW of solar energy, in a move aimed at easing the country’s chronic power shortages.
Bulgaria to host its first modern bioethanol plant by 2026
The facility, called Insa Spirit, will produce bioethanol from biomass and is set to become one of the most modern industrial complexes in the Balkans.
GEAR applies to Argentina's RIGI programme for wind farm
Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime has approved a new renewable energy project, with Generación Eléctrica Argentina Renovable securing authorisation for a $275mn wind farm in Olavarría, Buenos Aires province.
Russia offers Niger nuclear deal as France loses influence
Russia has proposed building Niger’s first nuclear power plant, signalling a deepening partnership in civilian atomic energy and challenging France’s longstanding role after Niamey seized and nationalised some uranium assets.
Brazil's renewables reach 88% of power generation mix in 2024
Brazil's renewable energy sources accounted for 88.2% of national electricity generation in 2024, with wind and solar power representing 23.7% of the total mix, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy's National Energy Balance.
International consortium launches $220mn solar industrial complex in Egypt
A consortium of Chinese, Egyptian, Emirati, and Bahraini companies signed a land usufruct agreement to establish a major renewable energy manufacturing hub in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) at an investment cost of $220mn.
Indonesia showcases green industrial push at IEE Series 2025
Indonesia opened the 2025 edition of the Indonesia Energy & Engineering (IEE) Series, the country’s largest industrial exhibition, with sustainability as its central theme
Malaysia’s solar industry urges continuation of net metering as government reviews policy
Malaysia’s solar industry is calling on the government to maintain and expand its net energy metering (NEM) program, warning that a policy shift could undermine investor and consumer confidence in renewable energy adoption
Telkom Indonesia, Sembcorp forge alliance on low-carbon data centres in Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s state-owned PT Telkom Indonesia, through its subsidiary PT Telkom Data Ekosistem (NeutraDC), has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Sembcorp Development Ltd
PGN partners with Telkom unit to supply biomethane for Singapore green data centres
Indonesia’s PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN) is advancing its push into renewable energy with plans to produce biomethane from palm oil mill effluent, part of its strategy to tap low-carbon opportunities
Mitsubishi withdraws from Japanese offshore wind projects after costs surge
Mitsubishi Corporation confirmed it would discontinue its offshore wind developments in Japan after costs surged beyond twice the initial projections, making the projects unworkable and upsetting local expectations.
Solar-based energy plan underway for Pakistan's Gwadar Port
Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs is advancing plans to deploy solar power solutions at Gwadar Port, a flagship component of the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Global IPP Mainstream Renewable Power switches on 97.6MW solar project in South Africa
Zambia starts building 100MW Chipata West Solar PV Project
Mongolia, Korea to create joint rare earth elements and rare metals research centre
Mongolia and South Korea are to create a joint rare earth elements (REEs) and rare metals research centre in November, official Mongolian news agency Montsame reported on August 27.
Brazil court halts sanctions under biofuels credit scheme
A federal appeals court in São Paulo has temporarily suspended penalties imposed by Brazil’s hydrocarbons regulator ANP on companies under the Renovabio biofuels programme.
Brazil shifts beef tallow to domestic biodiesel after US tariffs
Brazil’s use of beef tallow for biodiesel production is expected to increase, as domestic demand could offset a likely drop in US imports following new tariffs on Brazilian beef and by-products.
Iran allocates $200mn from National Development Fund for renewable energy projects
Iran's National Development Fund announces first-ever $200mn advance payment for 7,000-megawatt renewable energy project as part of new energy sector investment mandate approved by Supreme Leader.
Romania invites expressions of interest for onshore wind project action
The Romanian Ministry of Energy announced that it opened a call for expressions of interest for the organisation of a third auction under the state aid scheme in the form of Contracts for Difference (CfD) for the production of electricity.
Egyptian agricultural exporter Egast to invest $4.11mn in building solar energy plants across six farms
Norway's Northern Lights injects first CO2 into storage
It is billed as the world’s first open-access CO2 transport and storage facility.
Kazakh court sentences anti-nuclear activists to restricted freedom
The Almaly District Court in Almaty on August 26 sentenced five activists detained ahead of last year's Kazakhstan nuclear power plant referendum to four years of restricted freedom and barred them from social and political activity for five years.
Indonesian state utility PLN seeks clarity on, cross-border power trade in draft electricity law
Indonesia’s state utility PT PLN (Persero) has tabled seven key proposals for inclusion in the draft electricity bill currently under discussion in parliament, urging clarity on its mandate to deliver public service obligations (PSO)
Brazil secures €866mn hydropower investment, proposes binational Amazon plant with Bolivia
Brazil's hydropower sector attracted BRL5.46bn (€866mn) in investment through an auction contracting 65 new projects totalling 815.6 MW capacity.
Brazilian energy storage regulation could unlock $2bn investment over five years
Brazil's emerging energy storage regulation could generate $2.0bn in investment and at least 2 GW of battery capacity over five years, according to Envol, though industry experts warn regulatory delays risk missing critical opportunities.
Brazil's wind industry faces ‘unbearable’ crisis as supply exceeds demand
Brazil's wind energy sector confronts a dual crisis of stagnant demand growth and oversupply that has created "unbearable" conditions threatening industry viability, according to Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica) president Elbia Gannoum.
Chinese carmakers lose ground in Turkey
Era of “price-performance dominance” appears to be fading, but giant EV maker BYD Auto is bucking the trend with surging sales.
South Africa's Sasol reports 75% surge in free cash flow to $714mn in year to June 2025
World Bank seems to be having second thoughts about Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam
Ball now in Dushanbe’s court to justify high cost.
Turkey’s Aktifbank extends $20mn loan to Fortis Energy for solar investments in Serbia and Albania
Aktif Yatirim Bankasi (Aktif Investment Bank/Aktifbank) has extended a $20mn loan to Fortis Energy for solar power plant investments in Serbia and Albania, according to a press release from the Turkish lender.
Colombia clears Ecopetrol's $1bn wind farm partnership with AES
Colombia's Superintendency of Industry and Commerce approved Ecopetrol's acquisition of a 49% stake in six wind farms owned by AES Colombia in Uribia municipality, La Guajira department.
Hydropower poised to drive Africa’s clean energy future – IHA report
Hydropower, with 43.5 GW of installed conventional capacity, is becoming increasingly important for Africa’s development, supported by large national projects as well as smaller private-sector initiatives.
Kazakhstan registers nearly 18,000 electric vehicles
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Kazakhstan has reached 17,976, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, The Astana Times reported on August 25.
Kazakhstan and US firm launch rare earth exploration in Kostanai region
Kazakhstan’s national mining company Tau-Ken Samruk and US-based Cove Capital will begin geological exploration at the Akbulak site in Kostanai region to search for rare earth elements, The Astana Times reported on August 25.
China has no clear coal exit strategy as new projects hit decade high
China is failing to set out a coherent plan to phase out coal despite record growth in renewable energy and the approach of key climate deadlines, according to new research released on August 25.
Kazakh court expels journalists from trial of nuclear plant activists
Journalists were expelled from a trial in Almaty where five civic activists are facing charges of attempting to organise mass unrest ahead of the nuclear plant referendum that took place in Kazakhstan last year, Radio Azattyq reported on August 25.
China’s new mega-dam project threatens water war with India
China’s decision to construct the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo river in Tibet has intensified fears in New Delhi of a looming water crisis, with Indian officials warning the project could reduce dry-season flows into India
Malaysia’s Gentari and Gamuda to develop 1.5 GW solar project for data centres
Malaysian engineering firm Gamuda and clean energy solutions company Gentari have inked a deal to develop 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity through solar photovoltaic plants that will be used to meet the energy needs of data centres.
Qair secures 75 MW of wind projects in Romania and Moldova
Qair, an independent renewable energy firm headquartered in Paris has 135.5 MW of wind projects in Romania and Moldova.
Global investment in renewables hits record in first half of 2025
Global investment in green energy projects rose to a record high of $386bn in the first half of 2025, marking a 10% rise year-on-year.
Indonesia and Bangladesh forge deeper energy ties in first joint committee talks
Indonesia and Bangladesh convened their inaugural Joint Committee Meeting on Energy on August 25, marking a significant step in cementing bilateral cooperation following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy signed on September 4
Indonesia evaluates nuclear power proposals from five nations, including Canada and Russia
Indonesia has received formal offers from five countries, including Canada and Russia, to assist in developing nuclear power plants (PLTN), the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) announced on August 25
Malaysia targets 70% renewable energy mix by 2050 with grid, storage push
Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) said it will continue efforts to raise renewable energy’s (RE) share in the national electricity supply to 70% by 2050
NTPC to launch 2,800-MW nuclear project in India's Rajasthan
NTPC Ltd, the Indian state-run power major, is preparing to make its formal entry into nuclear energy with the foundation stone for a 2,800-MW project at Banswara in Rajasthan scheduled for next month
Mitsubishi Fuso and Foxconn team up to develop electric buses in Japan
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Taiwan-based electronics firm Foxconn have announced a partnership to jointly develop and market electric buses in Japan.
Qatar’s QFFD awards $50mn soft loan to Tajikistan’s Rogun hydro megaproject
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) on August 24 announced that it will extend a soft loan of QAR 182mn ($50m) to help finance the 3,780-MW Rogun hydropower plant (HPP) megaproject in Tajikistan.
Turkey’s Akfen reaches 802 MW of renewable power capacity
Turkish renewables company Akfen Yenilenebilir Enerji has announced that the total installed capacity of its renewable power plants has reached 802 megawatts, following the completion of the first phase of the Denizli Wind Power Plant expansion.
Brazil agribusiness touts climate push
Brazil sharpens tropical forest fund plan ahead of COP30
Vietnam considers exclusive use of E10 fuel from 2026
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has suggested that from January 1, 2026, E10 biofuel should become the only fuel available nationwide for petrol-powered vehicles.
Egypt raises renewables purchase allocations to $374mn for FY 2025/26
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy increased its budget allocation for purchasing renewable power to EGP 18.15bn ($374.1mn) in FY 2025/26, up from EGP 16.5bn in the previous year.
US EPA’s controversial Climate Crisis report is full of lies and mistakes
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a controversial report in July claiming the effects of the Climate Crisis were overblown. A fact check by Carbon Brief found it is full of lies and errors.
Kazatomprom working on revisions to 2026 uranium production strategy
Adds actual production guidance remains subject to negotiations with JV partners.
South African miner Exxaro invests in coal mine expansion, renewable energy projects
South African coal producer Exxaro Resources is pursuing a dual strategy of coal production expansion and renewable energy growth as part of its long-term transition and decarbonisation plans.
Moldova briefly covers full power demand with renewable generation
Moldova has invested into solar and wind capacity as it seeks to end dependence on imports from Russia-backed separatist Transnistria.
Cambodia cuts road tax to boost electric vehicle use
Cambodia has reduced the road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) in an effort to encourage adoption and support its green transport strategy
Laos looks to hydropower to fuel digital mining sector
Laos is considering digital asset mining as a new way to utilise its surplus hydropower, with officials presenting the sector
Mapping global drought risk - Statista
By 2050, more than 1.6bn people, including almost 20% of the African population, will be exposed to severe and extreme droughts, if a pessimistic scenario plays out, according to a report by INFORM Climate Change.
Forest carbon credits are facing a reckoning over albedo risks
Planting trees should reduce the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere right? Well, its not so easy as that. Trees also provide shade and prevent sunlight from reaching the ground that could reflect it back into space, cooling the plant.
Taiwan’s vote to switch on nuclear power falls short
A total of 4.34mn (74.2%) people supported restarting the Third Nuclear Power Plant, compared with the 1.51mn (25.8%) who opposed, but the vote required at least a quarter of all eligible citizens (5mn) in favour to pass.
India reaches green energy milestone, but long decarbonization journey persists
India has taken a key step forward in its journey towards net-zero with the country now getting over half of its energy from non-fossil fuels.
Brazil kicks-off first bio-LNG project with China’s Furui
Chinese LNG services provider Furui launched Brazil’s first bio-LNG project holding a kick-off meeting with Brazilian executives from a leading agricultural company.
India’s Jupiter International to build major solar facility in Maharashtra
Kolkata-based Jupiter International Limited has reached an agreement with the Maharashtra government to set up a large-scale solar manufacturing complex in Nagpur district.
Japanese offshore wind sector boosted by new digital partnership
The collaboration will see ERE adopt Shoreline’s digital tools across its existing offshore projects.
Bangladesh’s rooftop solar ambitions face tight deadlines and systemic challenges
Bangladesh’s ambitious target of adding 3,000 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity by December 2025 risks falling short due to technical, financial and institutional hurdles, according to a new report
South Africa's ports authority, energy regulator ink 10-year deal to promote sustainable energy supply
South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) have signed a 10-year agreement to deepen collaboration in promoting sustainable energy supply and infrastructure development nationwide
EU faces worst wildfire season on record as over 1mn hectares burn
The European Union is enduring its most severe wildfire season since records began, with more than 1.01mn hectares of land scorched so far this year,
Trump policies wipe out $19bn in US renewables projects putting China in the lead to dominate the AI race
Donald Trump’s rollback of clean energy incentives has derailed nearly $19bn worth of renewable energy projects this year, raising concerns over the US’s ability to meet soaring power demand from the artificial intelligence boom.
Paris-based IPP Qair gets $6mn loan to advance 5.7-MW solar energy project in Seychelles
South Africa’s national utility Eskom launches first renewable energy offtake programme
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has launched its first renewable energy offtake programme by issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for large power users.
Mubadala nears key engineering awards for Indonesia’s Andaman gas project
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Energy is approaching a critical stage in its Indonesian operations as it moves closer to awarding front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts for its deepwater Andaman Sea gas development
Sri Lanka to build two battery power plants by 2027
Sri Lanka will construct two large-scale battery power plants with a combined capacity of 260 MW in 2026 and 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and prevent nationwide outages
Transition Industries secures Mexican methanol plant partnership with Bonatti
Italian engineering firm Bonatti has entered a Heads of Agreement with Transition Industries to develop the Pacifico Mexinol complex in Sinaloa, establishing what would become the globe's largest independent ultra-low carbon chemical manufacturing
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