REM - Renewable Energy
Ghana names new nuclear board as Accra accelerates long-delayed energy plan
Ghana has appointed a new board to steer its stalled nuclear power ambitions, in what officials describe as a pivotal step towards diversifying the country’s energy mix and securing long-term industrial growth.
Hoekstra backs Brazil’s lead at COP30
Lula pushes climate deal as Brazil seeks breakthrough
Lula pushes fossil-fuel exit plan at Brazil’s COP30
Fire interrupts climate summit in Brazil
SolarX secures $17.3mn to expand C&I solar projects across West Africa
SolarX has secured EUR15mn ($17.3mn) in senior secured financing to expand commercial and industrial solar projects across West Africa
Malaysia suffers $1.1bn in power losses from illegal bitcoin mining
Malaysia’s national electricity utility, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), has revealed that illegal Bitcoin mining has caused an estimated $1.1bn in power losses since 2020
Singapore Airlines purchases used cooking oil from Indonesia’s free meal programme
Used cooking oil generated from the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) scheme is not only being collected but also exported, including to Singapore Airlines, where it is processed into sustainable aviation fuel (bio-avtur).
Germany pledges $55mn to modernise Cambodia’s grid
Cambodia has secured a €47.5mn (around $55mn) energy investment from Germany aimed at upgrading transmission lines and improving the efficiency and stability of the national electricity grid
Solar projects surge as Myanmar faces power shortages
Myanmar is increasingly relying on solar energy to address a worsening electricity shortage, a situation intensified by political turmoil since the 2021 military takeover.
Vietnam targets green transport by 2030
Vietnam has announced plans for all public transport in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to operate on clean and environmentally friendly energy by 2030
ADB approves $330mn for Pakistan’s power transmission upgrade
The Asian Development Bank has cleared loans worth $330mn to support Pakistan’s Second Power Transmission Strengthening Project, an initiative aimed at expanding the national grid and enabling greater flow of affordable renewable and hydropower
COP31 compromise means Turkey will host climate meeting, but Australia will chair it
The COP31 climate meeting is to be held in Antalya, Turkey after Australia on November 20 dropped its bid to host the annual event following many months during which neither country would give way.
Solar shake-up puts Brazil’s transition at risk
Brazil’s installed solar capacity has reached 62 GW, split between 43 GW from small and medium distributed systems and 19 GW from large-scale plants, according to the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (Absolar).
Rail plan in Amazon tests Brazil’s green ambitions
Brazil’s Lula push falls short at COP30
Brazil’s COP30 draft presses for fossil fuel exit
PepsiCo ramps up Brazil push on regenerative farming
Hero Future to play a part in 4-GW green expansion in Andhra Pradesh
Hero Future Energies has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the government of Andhra Pradesh to pursue a substantial expansion of the state’s clean-energy capacity.
EBRD announces completed upgrade and relaunch of Soviet-era Qairokkum hydro plant in Tajikistan
The upgrade and relaunch of Tajikistan’s Soviet-era Qairokkum hydroelectric power plant (QHPP) has taken place.
AI debate takes centre stage at Brazil’s COP30
Alcazar Energy Partners in talks to acquire 500-MW Niat wind project in Egypt from Siemens Gamesa
Alcazar Energy Partners is in reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire the 500-MW Niat wind project in Egypt from Siemens Gamesa, a move that would deepen its presence in the Gulf of Suez wind corridor.
Argentina's Genneia to issue new dollar-denominated bond
Argentine energy company Genneia has announced a new US dollar-denominated bond issuance, designated Class XLIX and governed by New York law, with the auction scheduled to begin on November 20.
Maharashtra State Power awards solar installation contract
Pace Digitek has been awarded an INR9.29bn ($105mn) contract by Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL) to deliver a 200-MW AC solar installation, part of the utility’s broader 300-MW AC procurement round.
EnviTec Biogas plant to make debut in the Philippines
The 1.4-MW facility, to be sited in Candelaria in Quezon Province, is scheduled to begin delivering power to the Meralco distribution network by June 2026.
Renewables provider CrossBoundary Energy secures $200mn loan for investment in Africa
Africa-focused renewable energy provider CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) has secured $200mn of more senior debt from a group of lenders, including Absa of South Africa and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO).
South African electrotech Plentify raises Series A funding to accelerate global expansion
South African electrotech startup Plentify has raised an undisclosed Series A round to support planned expansion into the U.K., Australia and Brazil, markets facing rising grid-congestion pressures.
COP30 will likely not produce roadmap to transition from fossil fuels
UN climate talks are nearing an end with battle lines drawn over fossil fuels, as dozens of countries demanded a roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas in the face of fierce resistance.
Ghana, EU close six-year nuclear safety drive as Accra advances power ambitions
Ghana and the European Union have wrapped up a six-year programme to strengthen the country’s nuclear regulatory framework.
Greek PPC plans €3bn investments in Romania over next three years
PPC is already Romania's largest investor in renewable energy with about 1.3GW of capacity.
South Korea buys Indonesia palm producer to boost biofuels
Deep Taiwanese geothermal exploration encounters lower-than-ideal heat
A deep geothermal test well in Yuanshan, Yilan County, has reached its full 4000m depth, but the heat levels recorded at the bottom were lower than anticipated.
Asia Cement boosts 180MW floating wind farm off Taiwan coast
Taiwan approved a 180MW floating wind farm, "Rui Li 1," despite Beijing tensions. Led by IX Renewables, this move boosts domestic clean power, underscoring Taiwan's commitment to energy security amid regional unpredictability.
Singapore is sharpening economic strategy to expand global reach
Singapore is strengthening its long-term economic strategy with a series of “bolder moves” aimed at bringing in more high-growth companies, encouraging local firms to expand overseas, and positioning the country as a global hub
India and Japan eye deeper energy partnership
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, held a roundtable in Tokyo with senior representatives of Japanese industry to explore new pathways for Indo-Japanese cooperation across the full energy value chain
NPCIL signs MoU with India's Maharashtra state to explore nuclear power
NPCIL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company and the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation to examine opportunities for jointly developing nuclear power projects across the state
Turkey urged to commit to faster action to unlock its geothermal potential
Turkey needs to commit to faster action to unlock its geothermal potential through exploration and plant construction, according to Ufuk Senturk, chairman of the board of the Turkish Geothermal Power Plant Investors Association.
Chinese EV charger module supplier AcePower partners with Turkey’s IMECAR
AcePower, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) charger module supplier, has announced a partnership with IMECAR, a Turkish EV equipment provider.
Brazil pushes COP30 draft into endgame
Montenegro may seek one-year delay in EU carbon border fee, EPCG says
Montenegro’s state-run power utility EPCG says there is a possibility that the EU’s planned Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — which introduces a levy on imported electricity produced from coal — may be delayed for non-EU countries.
Laos launches $10mn electricity subsidy for households
The Lao government has launched an electricity subsidy to reduce utility costs for households consuming up to 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month, effective from September
New wind-battery project to stabilise Cambodia’s grid
Cambodia is set to advance its clean energy sector with a pioneering wind battery storage project in Kampong Chhnang, unveiled by Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak.
Egypt and Russia finalise key agreements for Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant
The Egyptian government signed a significant agreement with Russia’s energy firm Rosatom on November 19 to secure the nuclear fuel supply for the first reactor of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant
Namibia opens tender for construction of 120MW solar project
Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, has launched a tender for the building of six 20-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar plants.
Dominican Republic to add 500MW of power capacity in early 2026
The Dominican Republic is set to bring more than 500MW of new electricity generation online in the first quarter of 2026, with investments totalling around $660mn aimed at meeting rapidly growing power demand in the Caribbean nation.
Iraq secures $22mn in Green Climate Fund financing at COP30
Iraq has secured more than $22mn in climate financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to support national projects addressing climate change
Argentina commences building of five solar parks
Argentina's Buenos Aires province is advancing the construction of five solar parks across municipalities, including Alberti, Azul, Coronel Rosales, Punta Indio, and San Cayetano, expanding the province's renewable energy infrastructure.
COP30 in Brazil exposes G20 emissions shortfall
Brazil pushes COP30 to deliver decisions
Moldova launches consultation on new tenders for wind projects with storage
Moldova’s Ministry of Energy has opened public consultations on the procedure for granting large eligible producer status to wind energy projects equipped with storage systems. A first tender was successfully completed in June.
Belgium's Aukera Energy advances 500 MWh battery storage project in southern Romania
Malaysian state Selangor sets five-year horizon for nuclear power adoption as state builds technical capacity
Selangor expects to begin integrating nuclear power into its clean energy mix within the next five years, the State Legislative Assembly heard on November 19
Tesla confirms Colombia debut at Bogotá motor show, Petro urges local production
Tesla will formally launch operations in Colombia on November 20, presenting its plans at the Salon Internacional del Automóvil in Bogotá
Spanish Cox Energy and Belgium Solcor plan solar installation for Colombian rice mill
Spanish renewable energy company Cox Energy and Belgium-based Solcor announced plans to develop a 1,169 kilowatt photovoltaic plant for Arroz Supremo's rice processing facility in the Central Free Trade Zone of Nunchía, Casanare
Colombia secures $100mn from climate fund for energy transition
Colombia secured approximately $100mn from The Journey Fund's inaugural financing round to support clean energy and just transition projects, becoming the first Latin American nation to access the newly launched climate financing vehicle
Pope pressures leaders as Brazil’s COP30 stalls
Cambodia to launch nationwide EV charging network by 2026
Mass protest surges in Brazil as COP30 talks stall
PANNIER: Dire power deficit pits Kyrgyz president against city mayors and kettle against washing machine
Disco lights ordered off by 10pm. Crypto farms unplugged.
Kazakhstan selects official name for first nuclear power plant
Kazakhstan has completed the national contest to select a name for its first nuclear power plant, choosing “Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant” as the official title.
Timor-Leste races to upgrade infrastructure ahead of 2029 ASEAN Summit
Timor-Leste is accelerating major infrastructure projects as it prepares to host its first ASEAN Summit in 2029, following its recent admission as the bloc’s 11th member
Indonesia unveils national blue carbon roadmap and action guide at COP30 Brazil
Indonesia has formally introduced its Blue Carbon Ecosystem Roadmap and Action Guidelines at COP30 UNFCCC in Belém, Brazil, on November 17
NTPC outlines multi-size nuclear expansion plan as India raises atomic ambitions
State-owned power producer NTPC(NSE: NTPC) plans to develop a series of nuclear power projects in 700 MW, 1,000 MW and 1,600 MW configurations at multiple sites across India
Panasian Power connects new 5-MW solar plant to Sri Lanka’s grid
Panasian Power PLC (PAP) has brought its latest 5-MW ground-mounted solar plant at Uda Aparakke online, adding new utility-scale capacity to Sri Lanka’s energy mix
LG Energy Solution sets 2027 target for domestic LFP output
LG Energy Solution (373220.KS) has set out its first Korean production schedule for lithium iron phosphate batteries, a chemistry increasingly favoured for its lower cost, high thermal stability and long service life.
Uzbekistan's Allied Biofuels, India’s Praj Industries sign MoU to develop region’s biggest ethanol and SAF facility
Uzbekistan-registered Allied Biofuels FE LLC and India’s Praj Industries Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on developing Central Asia’s largest ethanol facility.
Laos moves forward with carbon credit initiatives
Électricité du Laos Generation Public Company (EDL-Gen) on November 10 signed a partnership agreement with South Korea’s CS Tech Co., Ltd. to develop floating solar installations on hydropower reservoirs and promote carbon credit initiatives.
Vietnam hydropower project reaches new milestone
The second generating unit of the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant Expansion Project was successfully connected to Vietnam’s national grid, marking another significant milestone in the development in energy projects
COP30: Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists descend on UN climate talks
UN climate talks have entered their second week with battle lines drawn over fossil fuels, as dozens of countries demanded a roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas in the face of fierce resistance from producers and oil lobbyists.
South Africa utility Eskom outlines $24.2bn transmission expansion as updated nuclear roadmap advances
South Africa plans a major expansion of its transmission network and has extended Koeberg’s operating licence as part of its updated nuclear and grid strategy.
Colombia leads push for fossil fuel phase-out declaration at Brazil Climate Summit
Colombia is spearheading a political declaration at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, urging nations to transition away from fossil fuels in alignment with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C global temperature limit
Zimbabwe’s Zesa proposes conceptual Hwange Units 9–12 in long-term energy plan
Zesa Holdings has outlined early-stage, conceptual plans for developing four additional thermal units as part of Zimbabwe’s long-term energy strategy.
Jakson Solar starts work on 6-GW integrated manufacturing complex in India's Madhya Pradesh
Jakson Solar has begun construction of a 6-GW integrated solar manufacturing complex in Maksi, Madhya Pradesh, marking one of the state’s most ambitious clean-energy industrial investments
Offshore nuclear plant possible for Singapore, but major technical hurdles remain
Constructing a nuclear power station offshore could increase the distance between reactors and residential areas, but it would also introduce new complications, including the need to isolate workers
Nepal secures first carbon payment from World Bank
Enel Colombia revenue falls 3.1% as net profit surges on favourable hydro conditions
Colombian electricity company Enel Colombia reported operating revenue of COP12.13 trillion ($3.28bn) for the first nine months of 2025, declining 3.1% from COP12.5 trillion in the same period of 2024
VinFast dominates as Vietnam goes electric
Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s standout performers in the shift to electric mobility, led largely by domestic manufacturers, especially VinFast (VFS), founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong
Taiwan faces challenges after new solar installation limits
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has urged lawmakers to avoid weakening the island’s renewable energy ambitions after new limits on ground-mounted solar projects were approved on November 14.
Armenia to ban single-use plastics from 2027
Brazil leads global push for climate-health action
Brazil pushes back at UN over COP30 security
Brazil secures billions for climate fund
Brazil moves to extend COP30 negotiations
China’s emissions growth flat as emissions peak arrives
China’s carbon dioxide emissions remained flat in the third quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier, extending a trend of stabilisation that began in March 2024.
China unveils world’s first thorium-powered container ship
China has launched the world’s first container ship powered by a thorium molten salt reactor (TMSR), marking a potential milestone in nuclear maritime propulsion and low-emission shipping technologies.
Libya installs first hospital solar systems capable of feeding power back into national grid
Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority has installed two hospital hybrid solar systems capable of exporting surplus electricity to the national grid and switching to independent operation during outages.
Oil production in hot seat at COP 30 in Brazil
Brazil will use some of its oil revenues to fund the energy transition, says its president. But fossil fuel use still looms large over COP 30, the annual UN climate meet and the world’s largest.
AfDB approves $100mn loan to boost renewable energy and transport infrastructure across Africa
Colombia's state energy firm Ecopetrol reshuffles leadership
Ecopetrol appointed Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra as executive vice president of hydrocarbons and confirmed Rodolfo Mario García Paredes as chief compliance officer, effective November 16, the company's board of directors announced
Colombia moves to raise tariffs on imported cars
Colombia’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism Diana Marcela Morales Rojas, published a draft decree proposing higher import tariffs on petrol- and diesel-powered cars and motorcycles
Colombia's GEB advances $150mn LNG terminal as part of $1.65bn capex plan
Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) stated that it will invest $150mn in a new liquefied natural gas terminal on Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast, as the company looks to strengthen supply security amid a projected gas deficit
California establishes long-term environmental framework with Colombia
California signed a memorandum of understanding with Colombia to establish long-term cooperation on climate and environmental matters, marking the US state's latest subnational partnership as the federal government declined to send official represent
Philippines expands solar capacity with Aboitiz Renewables project
The Philippines is rapidly increasing its renewable energy capacity to meet growing electricity demand and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Aboitiz Renewables (ABZPF) has now brought its 92.55-MWp San Manuel Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan online.
Toyota to boost US investment with $10bn for EV batteries
Brazil’s grassroots push climate debate in Belém
Mitsubishi Heavy plans transfer of onshore wind business to J-POWER
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is set to divest its domestic onshore wind power operations to Electric Power Development Company, better known as J-POWER, in a move that underscores growing consolidation within Japan’s renewable energy sector.
India and Bhutan unveil hydropower project
India and Bhutan have jointly inaugurated the 1,020-MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project, marking a major milestone in regional energy cooperation and giving a substantial boost to Bhutan’s renewable power capacity.
Brazil seeks to bridge divides at COP30 talks
Cuba inaugurates China-donated solar project worth 120 megawatts
President Miguel Díaz-Canel inaugurated the Mártires de Barbados II solar facility in Guanajay on November 12, marking the completion of China's initial 35-megawatt donation phase
Albania launches first glass recycling line with EU support
Thailand approves 1.5-GW solar programme for villages
Thailand’s Ministry of Energy is pushing forward a new community solar programme aimed at adding up to 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity through small, ground-mounted solar farms
Vietnam’s Dalat Reactor receives new nuclear fuel from Russia
Russia’s state-owned nuclear fuel company TVEL, part of Rosatom, has completed the delivery of a new batch of nuclear fuel to Vietnam’s Dalat Research Reactor, ensuring its continued operation well into the 2030s.
EV milestone: Vietnam’s first home-built mini truck
Vietnam has officially introduced its first entirely domestically designed and manufactured multifunctional mini electric truck, the GIO Tano 250
Spain's Acciona Energía to build battery energy storage system in Chile
Spanish renewable energy company Acciona Energía has announced the construction of a 1 GWh battery energy storage system at its Malgarida photovoltaic complex in Chile's Atacama Desert.
Axian Energy signs deal to develop 100-MWp solar-plus-storage plant in Chad
Axian Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chad’s Ministry of Energy and Water to develop and operate a 100-MWp solar-plus-storage facility in N’Djamena, paired with a 50-MWh battery energy storage system
Norfund invests $75mn in South Africa’s Mulilo Renewable Energy to support coal transition
Norway’s Norfund (via its Climate Investment Fund) will invest $75mn in South Africa’s Mulilo Renewable Energy Ltd. to scale solar and wind projects under the REIPPPP programme.
UNDP: over 6,400 Afghan facilities powered by solar energy
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced that over 6,400 facilities across Afghanistan, including healthcare centres, schools, and small businesses, have been fitted with solar energy systems since 2021.
Rosatom and Kazakhstan’s NNC sign memorandum on radioactive waste management cooperation
Rosatom’s fuel division, TVEL, and Kazakhstan’s National Nuclear Centre (NNC) have signed a memorandum of intent to strengthen cooperation in radioactive waste management and the decommissioning of nuclear and radiation-hazardous facilities.
India’s Adani Group makes foray into battery storage in Gujarat
Baseload Power Taiwan secures indigenous group consent for geothermal project
Baseload Power Taiwan has inaugurated its new local office in the Hongye Tribe of Hualien County, East Taiwan, marking a significant step forward for geothermal development in the country.
Shell and Greenlight sign 15-year solar power deal in the Philippines
Shell Energy Philippines and Greenlight Renewables have signed a 15-year deal for the 120MWp San Isidro Solar Project in Leyte, advancing the Philippines’ renewable energy expansion.
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