REM - Renewable Energy
Turkey ranks third in Europe for 1H onshore wind capacity growth
Ecoener strengthens its position in Guatemala with the launch of El Carrizo solar plant
The Spanish renewable energy company Ecoener has begun commercial operations at its El Carrizo photovoltaic plant in Guatemala, consolidating its role as a leading foreign investor in the country’s energy sector. #
Norwegian scatec secures Colombian market entry through $110mn solar investment
Norwegian renewable developer Scatec secured a 15-year power purchase agreement with BTG Pactual's Colombian energy trading unit for 85% output from a 130MW solar facility in Nariño, the company announced.
Spain’s wildfires are the largest on record - OWID
The Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS) has published weekly data on the area burned by wildfires since 2012, OWID reported on September 4.
Restoring performance of Sasol’s Southern Africa value chain remains key priority, says CEO
Global energy and chemicals company Sasol has outlined a sharpened focus on its South African operations as it works to secure feedstock, improve financial resilience and advance its decarbonisation strategy.
South Korean offshore wind ambitions get a major 700-MW leg-up
South Korea has pressed ahead with its offshore wind ambitions, awarding nearly 700 megawatts of capacity in its latest competitive tender while giving preference to domestic turbine technology.
China installs the world’s biggest single offshore turbine
When in place it rises to almost 200 metres, the turbine carries blades 153 metres long and spans a rotor diameter of 310 metres, in the process creating a swept area of some 77,000 square metres.
Saudi Arabia and Britain launch GBP360mn joint investments at Great Futures Summit
Saudi Arabia and Britain announce £360mn joint investment package at London summit, creating 187 jobs and deepening strategic economic partnership between the nations.
Uzbek leader wants to expand nuclear cooperation with China
Is Tashkent putting together a backup plan in case Rosatom can’t fulfil its obligations?
Tajikistan’s glaciers are disappearing
Tajikistan’s glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate, with over 1,000 already gone completely and dozens more under threat, according to a new Atlas of Environmental Change published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Singapore commissions study on advanced nuclear options amid net-zero push
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) has tapped UK engineering firm Mott MacDonald to assess the safety and feasibility of advanced nuclear energy technologies, as the city-state explores options to meet its 2050 net-zero target
Hokkaido halts solar project near protected wetland
South Africa's Industrial Development Corp. to bankroll green hydrogen-linked Prieska Power Project
Snowfall shortages destabilising some of world’s last resilient glaciers, expedition in Tajikistan shows
Scientific team unable to yet say whether the “water towers” have reached “point of no return”.
Will Chinese EV and AI plans for Central Asia help fuel rise of the "electro-yuan", akin to the petrodollar?
Yuan-based settlements in cross-border trade look set to become more common.
Serbia eyes nuclear power by 2040 in cooperation with South Korea
Serbia signed two memorandums of understanding with South Korean state-owned Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) on September 2, marking another step in its plans to develop nuclear energy and hydrogen projects.
Vietnam’s power shortages challenge manufacturing growth and spur energy reforms
Vietnam’s fast-growing economy is under pressure from electricity shortages, with demand rising more quickly than supply
Turkey’s green transition to cost $265bn, report finds
The initial findings of a report titled “Turkey’s Decarbonization Roadmap: Towards Net Zero by 2053”, prepared at Sabanci University, reveal that Turkey will need an additional $265bn in investments to meet its 2053 Net Zero emissions Target.
Cambodia to open first wind farm in Mondulkiri by 2026
Cambodia is preparing to commission its first large-scale wind power facility in Mondulkiri province in 2026.
Norwegian energy firm Scatec strikes $110mn solar deal to enter Colombian market
Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec has secured a 15-year power purchase agreement with BTG Pactual Comercializadora de Energía for a 130 megawatt solar facility in Colombia's Nariño region
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power generation tops 7bn kWh in August
Uzbekistan generated more than 7bn kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity from solar and wind power plants in the first eight months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Spain's Global Energy Services to build Chile's largest battery storage complex
Spain's Global Energy Services has secured a major contract to construct Chile's largest battery storage complex, a 695 MW hybrid project that will combine photovoltaic, wind, and battery technologies in the Antofagasta region.
India’s August power output hits fastest growth since March on manufacturing surge
India recorded its fastest growth in electricity generation since March, driven by resurgent manufacturing demand in August
Standard Chartered brings solar power and clean water to Bangladesh's remote Notunchar Island
Colombia achieves 2.4 gigawatts in renewables, missing Petro target by 60%
Colombia has surpassed 2.376 gigawatts of non-conventional renewable energy capacity following the grid connection of Enel Colombia's 200-megawatt Guayepo III solar facility.
Tesla secured Turkey EV sales surge after taking advantage of loophole now patched, says trade journal
Tesla secured a sales surge in Turkey after managing to take advantage of a loophole that has subsequently been patched, electrek wrote on September 2.
EBRD considers €37mn loan for Bitola 3 solar project in North Macedonia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said that it is considering providing a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to €37mn to North Macedonia’s state-run power producer ESM to support the development of the Bitola 3 PV plant.
Colombian energy firms strike 1.4 Megawatt solar deal on Caribbean coast
Colombian natural gas distributor Promigas and its subsidiary Surtigas have partnered with fuel storage group Petromil to construct a 1.4-megawatt solar installation across the Caribbean coast region.
Serbia’s EPS aims for 45% renewable energy by 2030
Serbia’s state power company is stepping up investment in renewable energy, aiming to generate 45% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Mexico to reach 15.2GW solar capacity by 2028, 17GW by 2029
Mexico's Siemens Energy, Techint win electrolysis design contract for methanol facility
Argentina's RIGI investment scheme attracts 20 international projects
Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime has attracted significant interest since its August 2024 launch, with 20 projects worth a combined $33.6bn submitted for approval.
Passenger car sales surge in Turkey driven by strong EV demand
Passenger car sales in Turkey climbed sharply in August, driven by strong consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs).
Argentina aims to reach 50% renewable energy by 2030
The Argentine government has established a goal of 50% renewable energy participation by 2030 under its National Energy Transition Plan.
Solar overtakes gas to become Hungary’s second largest source of energy - OWID
A decade ago, solar power was almost non-existent in Hungary. It generated just 0.2% of the country’s electricity. Nuclear, coal, and gas dominated the grid, Our World in Data (OWID) reports.
UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
Chinese firm CEEC to invest $1bn in Egypt’s water desalination and renewable energies
Chile identifies three potential green shipping routes
Chilean authorities have identified three potential "green" maritime shipping corridors as part of the country's ambitious green hydrogen strategy, with plans to have at least one operational by 2030.
Petronas profits slide 19% as oil prices weigh on revenue
Malaysia’s state energy company Petronas reported a sharp earnings decline in the first half of 2025 and warned that oil prices could remain under pressure, pledging to tighten operations and sharpen its portfolio to weather weaker markets
Banglalink launches solar-powered data centre in Bangladesh's Gazipur
Banglalink has introduced solar energy at its Gazipur data facility, making it the first mobile operator in Bangladesh to integrate renewable power into a data hub
Brazil, Mexico unite on biofuels as US tariffs loom
Brazil and Mexico signed agreements to expand cooperation in agriculture, biofuels, trade and investment at the start of a bilateral summit in Mexico City.
Orlen to build Poland’s first SMR nuclear plant in Włocławek
Poland’s first small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear plant will be built in Włocławek, the state-controlled energy conglomerate Orlen said on August 27.
Indonesia confident EU will scrap biodiesel tariffs after WTO ruling
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry expressed confidence the European Union will comply with a World Trade Organisation ruling ordering the bloc to lift countervailing duties on biodiesel imports, marking a significant win for Jakarta
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