REM - Renewable Energy

Poland's Orlen steps up renewables investment with new 216 MW hybrid solar and wind project

Poland's largest energy multi-utility Orlen said on August 4 its group had completed the acquisition of a 216 MW hybrid renewable energy project from, among others, Warsaw bourse-listed renewable energy construction company Onde.

Serbia warns low Danube levels threaten hydropower output

Chinese firm to supply 25 turbines for Vietnam wind farm

A Chinese wind turbine maker will supply 25 turbines for a 200MW nearshore wind project in southern Vietnam.

Thai EV deal wins unanimous backing from NEX shareholders

Thailand’s NEX Point has secured unanimous shareholder approval to acquire Thai EV, strengthening its position in the commercial electric vehicle market.

Uzbekistan’s dismissed energy minister reportedly detained over abuse of office, embezzlement allegations

Ahead of naming successor, president says main problem with Uzbek energy industry is no longer a lack of funding, it is weaknesses in management.

Rice yields in South and Southeast Asia face twice the heat damage current climate models assume

Global crop models have been underestimating the damage that extreme heat inflicts on rice yields by roughly half, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Science Advances on July 29 by a team led by Peking University researchers Yiwei...

Turkey's installed electricity capacity exceeds 126 GW

Turkey's installed electricity generation capacity exceeded 126,000 megawatts at the end of June, reaching 126,113 MW, according to a statement from the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry.

Cox secures Panama wind deal as long-term renewable investment accelerates in Central America

Cox’s $350m Panama wind contract strengthens its renewable energy portfolio, securing long-term power supply while supporting the country’s energy transition and highlighting Central America’s growing role in clean infrastructure investment.

UK's GBP21.7bn carbon-capture bet faces a credibility gap - Carbon Brief

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) - technology that catches CO2 from a factory or power plant and injects it underground - is central to most official net-zero roadmaps, but remains marginal in practice and mired in controversy.

Moscow now runs Europe's - or North America's - largest electric bus fleet

Moscow has built the largest battery-electric bus fleet in either Europe or North America, according to reports - putting the Russian capital ahead of the entire state of California, the Netherlands, and just ahead of London.

South Africa’s Seriti Green launches first phase of 900MW renewable project

Seriti Green formally launched commercial operations on July 31 at the 155MW first phase of its Ummbila Emoyeni renewable energy development in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Kazakhstan's uranium production rises 9% in 1H26

Kazakhstan reportedly increased uranium production by 9% y/y in the first six months of 2026.

Extreme heatwave kills 16 people across South Korea

South Korea is struggling with an unprecedented heatwave as temperatures hit record highs across the country, state weather agency Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported.

Aboitiz adds 239MWp solar capacity in the Philippines

Aboitiz Renewables started construction on a 239MWp solar plant and a 65MW battery storage facility in Negros Occidental, the company said at a ground-breaking ceremony.

Polish power grid ready for heat wave, though some plants operate with restrictions

Poland's national power system is well equipped to meet demand during the summer months, though there are currently restrictions on the operation of some conventional power stations due to high temperatures and low water levels.

BYD, Astana Motors to develop ultra-fast EV charging network in Kazakhstan

Luka Ploče lends €10mn to Energia Naturalis under short-term framework deal

Croatian port operator Luka Ploče said it had signed a framework loan agreement with energy company Energia Naturalis (ENNA), providing an initial €10.0mn short-term loan as part of a strategy to improve returns on surplus cash.

Oman commits to 7% emissions cut by 2035 in updated UN climate pledge

Oman has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 7% by 2035 as part of its latest climate pledge submitted to the United Nations.

Oman explores camelina cultivation with recycled water for biofuel potential

Oman’s water utility Nama has launched a pilot project to cultivate camelina using recycled water, assessing the crop’s potential as a sustainable feedstock for biofuel production, carbon sequestration and commercial agriculture.

Uzbekistan’s EV sales charge ahead with first-half growth of 40%

Uzbekistan’s electric vehicle (EV) market accelerated in June, with sales across the new and used segments rising 63.5% m/m to 8,400 units.

WTO sides with China over Turkey in electric vehicle trade case

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled against Turkey in a dispute involving duties on imported Chinese electric vehicles.

UAE-based Alcazar Energy signs deal to build 407 MW wind farm in Egypt’s Zafarana

Zambia accelerates solar expansion to strengthen power security

Zambia is rapidly expanding solar generation capacity as it seeks to overcome climate-induced electricity shortages, diversify its energy mix and support long-term economic growth.

Sunken Nazi warships resurface on Danube as Serbia's drought deepens

Dozens of Nazi-era warships, deliberately sunk in the Danube in 1944 to stop them falling into Red Army hands, have resurfaced near Prahovo in eastern Serbia as a summer drought pushes the river to some of its lowest levels on record.

Nigeria energy map identifies 750,000 communities for power investment

Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has completed an energy-mapping exercise that identified more than 750,000 communities and their electricity needs.