REM - Renewable Energy
Kyrgyzstan releases its first Biennial Climate Action Transparency Report, details GHG emissions
Kyrgyzstan’s net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 9.07mn tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2023, according to the country’s first Biennial Climate Action Transparency Report, compiled under obligations under the Paris Agreement.
Brazil eyes Indigenous land demarcation in new climate goals
Brazil solar additions slow as curtailments hit new projects
Brazil added 935 MW of new photovoltaic capacity by September 2025, according to the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). Between January and September, solar generation connected 1.7 GW, down from 4 GW in the same period last year.
Brazil to push global carbon market coalition at COP30
Thailand aims for net zero 15 years ahead of schedule
Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has announced a sweeping THB720bn investment plan to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Montenegro’s EPCG cancels €58mn tender for battery storage plants
Montenegro’s state-owned power utility, Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), has annulled a €58mn tender for the construction of two modern battery plants for electricity storage after failing to obtain government approval to take on new debt.
Chile leads renewable energy innovation at OLADE awards
AIIB to fund $52mn transmission project to boost Sri Lanka’s renewable energy network
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide $52mn in sovereign-backed financing to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen its renewable energy infrastructure and promote sustainable growth
India extends Bharat Small Reactor proposal deadline as six major firms join race
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) has extended the deadline for proposals from companies interested in developing Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) by another six months
Uzbekistan, Japan’s Mitsubishi discuss new PPP initiatives in energy and industry
Uzbekistan and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation are exploring new joint initiatives that would be based on public-private partnership (PPP) principles. Both parties are looking to expand cooperation in energy and industrial development.
Nigeria approves $100mn Orteva Carbon Project to expand climate finance and carbon trading
Nigeria has approved the $100mn Orteva Carbon Project to attract climate finance and generate tradable carbon credits
Mainstream Energy and Granville sign deal for 100MW floating solar project in Nigeria
Mainstream Energy Solutions and Granville Energy have signed an agreement to design, build, finance, and operate a 100MW floating solar power plant at Nigeria’s Kainji hydropower station, with plans to scale up to 1GW
ADB invests $82.5mn in Cambodia’s energy reforms
ADB has approved the second phase of Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Programme (ETSDP), providing $82.5mn to advance the country’s shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy system
Fourth Ukrainian company starts exporting biomethane to EU as green energy sector grows
A fourth Ukrainian company has begun exporting biomethane to the EU, marking another milestone in the country’s fast-growing renewable energy industry.
How Central Asia came to love the Chinese electric vehicle invasion
Resistance would be futile – and expensive. The region has flung its doors open to the likes of BYD.
Feasibility study for trans-Caspian power line to be ready in 2026 – report
Europe-bound electricity unlikely to flow before 2030.
Mauritania seeks consultancy to accelerate rural mini-grid rollout
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) has launched a call for consulting firms to support the preparation and development of green mini-grids in rural Mauritania.
BDO Capital backs green energy projects in Manila
BDO Capital and Investment Corp. is broadening its green finance initiatives by supporting the Philippines’ first waste-to-energy project and the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric complex in Laguna.
World Bank launches $2.5bn drive to decarbonise East Asia, Pacific power sector
Participating countries will be able to tailor activities to match domestic development priorities, while contributing to a wider regional decarbonisation strategy.
Japan elevates offshore wind prospects with new designations
Japan has advanced two offshore wind areas off the coast of Akita City in the north of Honshu and in Fukuoka Prefecture on the southernmost large island of Kyushu to “promising zones” status.
Japan launches 1.5MW hydropower plant in Nagano
Nagano Prefecture, Japan, has launched the 1.5MW Cosmo no Shizuku hydropower plant in Iijima Town, supplying Seiko Epson’s Ina site via an off-site PPA with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz.
Batteries find new business case in India’s evolving power markets
Battery participation in India’s power markets has traditionally been viewed as a low-return venture, burdened with uncertain revenues and lacking the security of long-term contracts.
Indonesia prepares 19 sites for carbon capture projects
Indonesia is preparing 19 oil and gas blocks across the archipelago to serve as carbon storage sites using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, in collaboration with both domestic and international companies.
Indonesia nears rollout of B50 biodiesel as palm oil tests conclude
Indonesia has completed laboratory tests for biodiesel containing 50% palm oil (B50), marking a key milestone toward expanding its renewable fuel mix next year, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Palm oil stocks poised for rebound as prices surge and ESG pressures ease
Plantation counters that have long trailed palm oil prices could be set for a revival, as tightening supply, resurgent demand from Asia and softening environmental scrutiny attract renewed investor interest
Colombia inaugurates Caribbean's largest floating solar plant
Zona Franca Parque Central will inaugurate the 2.8-megawatt YurbaQua floating solar facility on October 9 in Turbaco municipality between Cartagena and Mamonal in Bolívar department, marking the Caribbean's largest installation of its type.
Brazil files $5.9mn in environmental lawsuits
Laos turns hydropower surplus into crypto revenue
Laos is turning its hydropower surplus into a potential source of cryptocurrency revenue as the country seeks ways to manage rising national debt
Chile launches decarbonisation plan for power generation
Chile has unveiled an ambitious decarbonisation plan emphasising critical infrastructure investment to maintain grid stability as the country phases out coal-fired power generation.
Discovery Green to supply 290 GWh of clean power to Glencore’s South African mines
Glencore has signed a 20-year renewable energy agreement with Discovery Green to power its South Africa coal mines from 2027, marking one of the country’s largest private clean-power deals, aligning with mining-sector decarbonisation trends.
Argentina's Pampetrol receives three bids for solar farm
Argentina's state-owned energy company Pampetrol has received three bids for a 15 MW solar farm development in General Pico, La Pampa province, under a public-private partnership structure reflecting growing provincial interest in renewable energy.
The Korean arm of a Chinese PV inverter carves a niche across South Korea
Sungrow Power Korea already offers a product line including "total solutions across the entire renewable energy sector, including commercial and residential ESS systems, floating solar power, and electric vehicle charging systems."
Algeria plans to invest $60bn in energy projects until 2029
The Algerian government announced plans to invest $60bn in energy projects between 2025 and 2029 as part of a wide-ranging strategy to strengthen the country’s oil, gas, and hydrogen industries.
Chinese investments drive Sri Lanka’s renewable energy transition
Chinese investment has played a pivotal role in transforming Sri Lanka’s energy landscape by making renewable power affordable and enabling the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources
Colombia prepares to launch Caribbean's largest floating solar installation
Colombia is set to inaugurate its largest floating photovoltaic facility on October 9, positioning the Caribbean region at the forefront of aquatic renewable installations.
Iran to begin cloud seeding operations from mid-November
Iran plans to deploy a fleet of five aircraft targeting the Lake Urmia and Zayandeh Rud basins and Khorasan Razavi province to boost rainfall by 15-20%.
Iraq’s power generation surges to record 28,000MW
Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadel, has announced that the country’s power generation capacity has surpassed 28,000MW for the first time in its history, marking a major milestone in Iraq’s energy sector
Mauritania signs $300mn IPP deal for hybrid solar–wind project
Mauritania has signed its first independent power producer (IPP) deal — a $300mn agreement with Ewa Green Energy to build a hybrid solar–wind plant under the African Development Bank’s Desert to Power initiative
China's Envision Energy to supply turbines for 1-GW Mirny wind project in Kazakhstan
Chinese renewable energy group Envision Energy has signed a letter of award to supply turbines for Kazakhstan’s 1-gigawatt Mirny onshore wind power project, which is being developed jointly by TotalEnergies, Samruk-Energo and KazMunayGas.
Japan tightens rules on large-scale solar farms
Over 300 local governments in Japan are tightening rules on large-scale solar projects to balance renewable energy growth with protecting ecosystems and landscapes.
South Korea pushes tandem solar innovation to rival China
After years of relying heavily on imported panels, South Korea’s once-promising solar industry is facing mounting pressure from Chinese dominance across the global supply chain.
India's Rajasthan floats tender for 2,000-MWh battery storage project
Rajasthan’s energy department has invited tenders for a 2,000 MWh battery storage plant to address non-solar and evening peak-hour demand
Clean power fuels Cambodia’s economic transition
Clean energy will be central to shaping Cambodia’s next phase of economic growth—one that values sustainability and innovation as much as productivity
Cambodia’s garment industry faces green challenges
Cambodia’s garment sector faces mounting hurdles in its shift towards cleaner energy, with high electricity prices, limited financing, and slow policy reform hindering progress
Thailand’s power supply stable despite rising dam levels
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has stepped up surveillance of water levels in key reservoirs
Low reservoir water levels mean tough winter for hydro-dependent Kyrgyzstan
Energy minister says government taking measures to prevent blackouts.
Iraq partners with Russia to develop peaceful nuclear energy projects
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity announced that it has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Russia to explore the use of peaceful nuclear energy, as part of a wider national strategy to boost power generation capacity by 11,000MW
Slovenia launches €68.7mn investment tender to support coal region transition
SPIRIT Slovenia, the country’s public agency for entrepreneurship and investment, launched a €68.7mn public tender to promote sustainable investments and job creation in the Zasavska and Savinjsko–Šaleška (SAŠA) coal mining regions.
Uzbekistan, France and Japan advance new uranium mining phase
Uzbekistan’s state-owned Navoiyuran, France’s Orano Group and Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation have finalised a new phase of their partnership in the Nurlikum Mining uranium joint venture.
Colombia's Ecopetrol advances indigenous consultations for halted $350mn wind project
Colombia's state-controlled energy company Ecopetrol has completed 15 of 30 scheduled community consultations with Wayuu indigenous groups in La Guajira department to restart construction of the 205-MW Windpeshi wind facility, the company announced.
Thai wind project to use Chinese turbines
The four projects are being spearheaded by Bangkok-based Gulf Energy Development, one of Thailand’s largest energy conglomerates. Goldwind will provide its latest GWH182-series turbines.
Adani Green commissions its latest green facility in Gujarat
Adani Green Energy Limited, India’s largest renewable power producer, has expanded its clean energy portfolio with the commissioning of 408.1 megawatts of new capacity at Khavda in Gujarat.
Leading Indian renewable energy developer looks forward to IPO
The flotation will follow the book-building route, with half the shares reserved for qualified institutional buyers, 15% for non-institutional investors and the remaining 35% for retail participants.
Mexico tightens safety rules for LP gas transport, distribution
Mexican Energy Secretary Luz Elena González presented on October 2 two regulations aimed at strengthening industrial and operational safety in LP gas transport and distribution to reduce risks to citizens and the environment, Prensa Latina reported.
AAAS Energy, ChillMine Corp agree to build Botswana data centre campus
A Netherlands-based energy developer, AAAS Energy (AAAS), and an American data centre provider, ChillMine Corp. (ChillMine), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a new data centre campus in Botswana.
Zambia's ZCCM-IH to invest $9mn in 100-MW solar farm
Zambian state-owned ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has said it will secure a 35% stake in a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm, which will be built south of the country.
Indonesia risks losing investment edge without faster renewable energy transition
Across Southeast Asia, global firms are investing heavily in new factories, data centres, and supply chains
India issues over 5.7 GW in renewable energy tenders in August
India’s renewable energy sector saw significant activity in August 2025, with more than 5,750 MW of fresh tenders issued and 3,234 MW of new capacity installed, according to JMK Research's monthly report
SJVN commissions 128.9 MW at Bikaner solar project in India's Rajasthan
SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a subsidiary of Mumbai-listed SJVN, has begun commercial operations of a 128.88 MW capacity at its 1,000 MW Bikaner solar power project in Rajasthan
Kosol Energie inaugurates 38-MWp solar plant in Gujarat
Kosol Energie Private Limited has brought into operation a 38-MWp solar power plant in Chadavada, Gujarat, marking another step in India’s renewable energy expansion.
Ørsted deepens South Korea power ambitions with 1.4-GW offshore wind MoU
Danish renewables giant Ørsted has signed memoranda of understanding with Korea South‑East Power Company and POSCO Group to advance the development of its planned 1.4-GW offshore wind project off Incheon.
Serentica Renewables to deploy Envision turbines for 560-MW wind project in India
The project is part of Serentica’s broader ambition to provide continuous, round‑the‑clock renewable power to industrial users, helping drive decarbonisation across sectors.
Turkey says second nuclear plant could result from trilateral deal with US and South Korea
Turkey is considering working with the United States and South Korea in constructing a second planned nuclear power plant (NPP), Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar told CNN Turk on October 2.
Colombia's Erco launches nation's first large-scale solar-plus-storage facility
Erco Energy has brought its La Martina solar plant into commercial operation, marking Colombia's inaugural large-scale photovoltaic facility integrated with battery energy storage.
Azerbaijan advances solar projects with Garadagh output milestone and Bilasuvar launch
Azerbaijan advances solar projects with Garadagh output milestone and Bilasuvar launch
Thailand praised for emissions, hit for weakness in renewables
Thailand has climbed to 24th place in a global climate performance index, earning praise for curbing greenhouse gas emissions but receiving criticism for its limited progress in renewable energy adoption
Kyrgyzstan steps up efforts to persuade external creditors to swap debt for green economy project stakes
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has stepped up his country’s efforts to persuade external creditors to exchange debt for stakes in green energy and other projects that address climate change.
Allied Biofuels moves forward with $5.9bn sustainable aviation fuel project in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan-registered Allied Biofuels FE LLC has reached land and water agreements with the Khorezm regional government to move forward with a $5.9bn plan to build Central Asia’s first integrated biorefinery for zero-carbon aviation fuels.
Vietnam’s biggest wind project in Laos goes live
Vietnam’s biggest wind energy venture in Laos, the Truong Son Wind Power Complex, has officially entered full commercial operation. .
Tlou Energy posts $4.8mn loss, nears first revenues as Lesedi power project in Botswana advances
Tlou Energy reported a $4.8mn loss in its 2025 annual report but highlighted major progress at its Lesedi project in Botswana, including near-complete transmission and substation works.
Germany backs Vietnam in energy transition drive
Vietnam and Germany have signed a cooperation agreement to advance Vietnam’s shift towards cleaner energy
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and India’s Larsen & Toubro sign EPC contracts for Sazagan Solar projects in Uzbekistan
Singapore's Verdant Energy acquires 11 MW rooftop solar portfolio in Vietnam
Singapore-based renewable energy firm Verdant Energy has announced the acquisition of an 11 MW rooftop solar portfolio in Vietnam
Argentine province launches first public solar facility amid energy deregulation push
Entre Ríos' state-owned energy supplier Enersa has opened its inaugural solar installation, a 300-kilowatt facility at Sauce Pinto, marking the province's first publicly funded photovoltaic scheme
Around 31% of upstream portfolio of Colombia's Ecopetrol vulnerable to energy transition, says study
Approximately 31% of Ecopetrol's upstream oil and gas investment portfolio—valued at nearly $6bn—remains vulnerable over the coming decade under moderate renewable energy transition scenarios.
Chad inaugurates 50-MW utility-scale solar plant as part of 2030 energy strategy
Chad has commissioned its first large-scale solar project as part of efforts to expand electricity access and diversify its energy mix. Global South Utilities (GSU) this week opened the 50 MW Noor Chad photovoltaic plant with 5 MWh of battery storage
French IPP Qair launches construction of $5.7mn floating solar farm in Seychelles
Qair, a Paris-based independent renewable energy company, has started constructing a floating 5.8-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Seychelles.
Turkey’s auto market hits record highs in September and 9M25
Combined passenger car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales in Turkey rose by nearly 10% y/y in January-September, surpassing 927,000 units, according to data from the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD).
Pacifico Energy Korea wins licence for large-scale offshore wind project
Pacifico Energy Korea has secured an Electricity Business Licence from South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for its planned 420-MW Myeong Ryang offshore wind farm.
Kazakhstan to build second nuclear power plant also in Almaty Region
Kazakhstan has identified two sites in Almaty Region for the construction of the country’s second nuclear power plant (NPP), The Astana Times reported on October 1, citing Atomic Energy Agency chair Almasadam Satkaliev.
Renewable Ergon unveils 150MW solar expansion in Taiwan
Renewable Ergon, an international renewable energy developer headquartered in New York, has announced a landmark 150MW solar initiative in Taiwan.
Indonesia’s Danantara to roll out eight waste-to-power projects by October
Danantara Indonesia, the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, plans to launch at least eight waste-to-energy plants by the end of October as part of efforts to tackle the country’s mounting waste crisis and boost renewable power generation
Petronas Gas to restructure operations, separate regulated and non-regulated units
Petronas Gas Bhd will overhaul its corporate structure to separate regulated and non-regulated businesses, a move aimed at enhancing transparency, sharpening strategic focus, and allowing greater capital flexibility
PetroReconcavo acquires 50% stake in Brazilian gas midstream assets
PetroReconcavo has finalised the purchase of a 50% stake in natural gas midstream infrastructure in Rio Grande do Norte from Brava Energia’s subsidiary 3R Potiguar.
Brazil aims to quadruple sustainable fuels by 2035
Brazil plans to present a proposal to increase global production and use of sustainable fuels, including biofuels, biogases, synthetic fuels and hydrogen, by four times by 2035, the UN Cop 30 presidency said.
Australia could reportedly split Cop31 hosting rights with Turkey
Australia could reportedly split Cop31 hosting rights with Turkey
Brazil’s Itaipu launches first floating solar installation
The Itaipu Binational Entity, owned by Paraguay and Brazil, completed the first stage of a floating solar plant in its hydroelectric dam reservoir on September 26, the entity said.
Distributed solar drives Brazil’s electricity capacity growth
Distributed solar generation has been a key driver of growth in Brazil’s electricity capacity since 2019, rising from under 1 gigawatt (GW) in 2018 to 40 GW by June 2025, according to the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL).
South African firms Discovery Green, Red Rocket sign 20-year PPA for 300-MW solar project
South African renewable energy firm Discovery Green has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with local independent power producer Red Rocket, for a 300-MW solar farm to be built east of the country.
Ecuador earns $3.3mn from electricity exports to Colombia over weekend
Ecuador sold 11,000 megawatts of electricity to Colombia over the weekend from excess hydroelectric capacity, government spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said on September 29.
Kenya to expand geothermal capacity with KenGen and GDC partnership
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC and the Geothermal Development Company have announced plans to inject an additional 87 MW of electricity into Kenya's national grid by developing geothermal power plants in the Silali and Paka.
Argentina begins partial privatisation of state nuclear power company
Argentina's government has initiated the partial privatisation of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina, the state-owned company operating the country's three nuclear power plants.
Consortium wins substation contract for 495MW wind farm in Taiwan
A partnership between Denmark’s Semco Maritime and Vietnam’s PTSC Mechanical & Construction has been awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction contract for the offshore substation of Taiwan’s Formosa 4 wind farm.
India’s Premier Energies secures $19.95mn contracts in Benin to expand off-grid power
Premier Energies has secured contracts worth $19.95mn to supply and install solar systems across Benin, supporting the government’s programme to expand access to clean energy
Turkish power firms top for CO2 emissions in European ranking
Power firms in Turkey have in the year so far emitted more carbon dioxide (CO2) than those of any other European nation, Reuters said in a commentary published on September 25.
Brazil faces solar subsidy challenge
Brazil’s distributed solar power subsidy model is facing scrutiny after a technical study commissioned by eight energy sector groups reported evidence of irregular practices and excessive returns.
China’s Dongfang has plan to invest $250mn in Turkish wind power manufacturing says minister
Energy minister says Chinese energy giant Dongfang Electric Corp has a plan for a major push into Turkey’s renewable sector with the construction of a $250mn wind turbine production facility.
Africa to receive $640mn European Commission funding for investment in renewable energy projects
The EC said the new package expands the EU and Team Europe's clean energy efforts in Africa, with new projects supporting electrification, modernising power grids, and improving access to renewables.
Kyrgyzstan, Russia’s Rosatom sign agreement on cooperation in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems
An agreement on cooperation in the production of lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems has been signed by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Fuel Division of Russia’s Rosatom, Energy Solutions Kyrgyzstan LLC and Elbrus.
Peugeot Citroën Argentina becomes self-generator of solar energy
Kenya’s SunCulture secures $5mn for solar-powered irrigation expansion in Africa
The WaterEquity funding will support SunCulture’s expansion of solar-powered irrigation solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
RWE pulls out of $10bn Namibia hydrogen project as EU demand for green ammonia falters
German utility RWE has withdrawn from Namibia’s $10bn Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project, citing slow EU demand for hydrogen derivatives. The scheme aimed to export green ammonia by 2027.
Korea’s EPC solar sector is under strain: a look at EPC firm GRANDSUN and the road ahead
For the country’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms - the companies that design, build and then maintain solar projects, the challenge is more and more about how to adapt.
Tokayev announces creation of two “science cities” to support Kazakhstan’s nuclear programme
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has unveiled plans to establish two “science cities” in Almaty and Kurchatov to strengthen Kazakhstan’s nuclear energy and nuclear medicine sectors, The Times of Central Asia reported on September 29.
Eni’s Plenitude launches first phase of hybrid power project in Kazakhstan
Plenitude, the renewable energy arm of Italy’s Eni, said in a press release on September 27 it has commissioned a 50-MW solar power plant in Zhanaozen in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region, marking the first stage of a 247-MW hybrid project.
Yellow Cake raises $175mn, plans uranium purchase from Kazakhstan
Yellow Cake, a UK-based uranium investment company, has raised $175mn through the issue of around 23mn new shares to institutional investors, Kursiv reported on September 26.
Irregularities alleged in Sindh's $100mn solar project
Serious allegations of large-scale irregularities have emerged in the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP), the Pakistan Peoples Party’s flagship renewable energy initiative, launched with World Bank funding of PKR28bn ($100mn)
Taiwan Fructose Philippines to use geothermal power in Batangas
Taiwan Fructose Philippines, the local unit of Taiwanese sweetener producer Taiwan Fructose Co. Ltd., has entered a supply deal with First Gen Corporation to source renewable power for its operations in Batangas.
Colombia's clean energy share surpasses 13% of power matrix
Colombia's electricity matrix now derives 13.87% from renewable sources, predominantly solar and wind installations, marking substantial progress from the 2% recorded three years prior.
Turkey and US sign memo on strategic nuclear energy
Turkey and the US have signed a memo on strategic nuclear energy, though few details of what it specifies have been released.
Bakhvi Hydropower Cascade nears completion in Georgia’s Guria region
Construction of the Bakhvi Hydropower Plant (HPP) cascade on the Bakhvistskali River in Ozurgeti Municipality has entered its final stage, with all three plants expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
Croatia drafting five-year national climate action plan, minister says
Cambodian power network gets $80m boost
A regional provider of renewable energy and transmission solutions has announced that its subsidiary, Cambodian Transmission II Co., Ltd. (CTLII), has obtained an $80mn green financing package from a consortium of banks.
Honduras brings online $47mn solar plant to power over 116,000 homes
Tehran’s Crouse Company unveils city’s largest 1MW rooftop solar plant
Indonesia’s World Bank debt and the price of a green transition
Indonesia is routinely listed among the World Bank’s largest borrowers, second only to India in some recent tallies, reflecting an outstanding balance with the Bank running into the tens of billions and placing Indonesia among the top 10 debtors
Uzbekistan releases more details of nuclear power project at Moscow event
Uzbekistan released more details of its first nuclear power plant project at an event in the Russian capital attended by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Hithium to supply 2 GWh of battery storage for Solarpro projects in Eastern Europe
Solarpro, part of Austria’s Renalfa Solarpro Group, will use Hithium’s battery energy storage systems in projects in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and North Macedonia.
EPCG plans 650 MW of new capacity by 2027 as Montenegro accelerates energy transition
Montenegro’s state-run power utility EPCG announced plans to build at least 650 MW of new energy capacity by 2027, including the completion of the Gvozd wind farm, as the country seeks to accelerate its shift towards renewable energy.
UAE leads Arab world in renewable energy investment
The UAE topped Arab countries in renewable energy sector investment over 22 years from 2003-2024, with 57 projects representing 16% of the total and valued at over $88.5bn
Albania sets sights on becoming renewable energy exporter by 2030
Completion of BYD’s $1bn factory investment in Turkey expected by end-2026, says minister
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Auto Co is expected to complete its planned $1bn investment in Turkey by the end of 2026, according to Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir.
Colombia seen stalling Ecopetrol’s transition away from oil, report warns
Colombia's state-owned energy giant Ecopetrol faces mounting obstacles in maintaining its regional leadership position within the renewable energy transition due to conflicting policy signals from the administration of President Gustavo Petro.
Green energy for millions as Uzbekistan hits 8bn kWh from solar and wind
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power plants generated 8bn kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in the year to September 23, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Colombia's Ecopetrol revives Windpeshi wind farm after $50mn Enel acquisition
Ecopetrol launched community engagement initiatives to restart the 205-megawatt Windpeshi wind project following its $50mn acquisition from Enel on July 25.
Solar seen as path to easing costs in Mauritania’s artisanal fishing, IRENA says
Neighbouring countries offer precedents: Senegal has piloted solar cold storage for coastal communities, while Ghana has tested PV systems in fish processing hubs.
Philippines secures second $800mn World Bank energy loan
The Philippine government is poised to secure a second $800mn (around PHP45bn) loan from the World Bank in early 2026 to support reforms that accelerate renewable energy deployment, strengthen the electricity sector, and enhance water management.
DEME secures Formosa 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan
Belgian marine sustainable solutions provider Deme Group NV, through its Taiwanese joint venture CDWE, has secured a significant contract for the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm,
Indonesia reinforces mineral downstreaming push to attract global investors
Indonesia is reaffirming its downstreaming agenda to global mineral players, underscoring its ambition to capture more value from its natural resources and accelerate the energy transition
Pakistan’s nuclear power output hits record 21.7 TWh in 2024, share in grid rises to 17%
Pakistan generated a record 21.7 terawatt-hours (TWh) of nuclear electricity in 2024, up from 21.3 TWh in 2023, raising the share of nuclear power in the national grid to an all-time high of 17% from 16.2% a year earlier
Modi lays foundation stone for nuclear project in Rajasthan
ndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 laid the foundation stone of Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd’s (ASHVINI) Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4X700 MW), valued at around INR420bn ($4.73bn), according to a Government of India
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