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Colombia approves first geothermal exploration project to diversify power mix

8 July 2026

Colombia has granted its first geothermal exploration permit, authorising a five-year programme at the El Barranquero site between the municipalities of Samaná, Caldas, and Nariño, Antioquia, as the government seeks to diversify

Colombia grid faces tightest power supply in decades as El Niño risk builds

8 July 2026

Colombia's electricity system is entering its most challenging dry season since the power crisis of the early 1990s, with record demand, shrinking hydropower reserves and delayed infrastructure projects

Vestas completes turbine installation at 420MW South Africa wind cluster

8 July 2026

Vestas Wind Systems has completed turbine installation across Anthem’s 420MW Northern Cluster wind project in South Africa’s Karoo region, installing 96 V163 turbines across the Ishwati Emoyeni, Umsinde and Khangela wind farms.

Argentina awards $700mn in battery storage projects to boost electricity grid

8 July 2026

Argentina has awarded 20 battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 700.5 megawatts (MW), representing an estimated investment of $700mn, as the government seeks to reinforce the national electricity system.

Tanzania allocates $9.52mn to geothermal drilling as it advances renewable energy plans

8 July 2026

Tanzania has allocated $9.52mn to the state-owned Tanzania Geothermal Development Company (TGDC) in the 2026/27 financial year to accelerate geothermal exploration, with funding earmarked for drilling and resource confirmation.

China's massive battery capacity buildout – Statista

8 July 2026

China’s lead in renewable energy is matched by its dominance in battery storage, Statista reports.

OMV Petrom completes 384-point EV charging network on Bratislava-Cluj-Napoca corridor

8 July 2026

OMV Petrom announced it has completed an EU-backed project to install 384 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging points along the TEN-T transport corridor linking Bratislava, Budapest, Oradea and Cluj-Napoca.

Sri Lanka commissions first industrial-scale battery storage system integrated with solar power

8 July 2026

Sri Lanka has commissioned its first industrial-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) integrated with solar power, marking a milestone in the country's efforts to increase renewable energy use in the industrial sector.

ADB approves $160mn loan to expand Bhutan's solar power capacity

8 July 2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $160mn loan to help Bhutan expand its solar power capacity, supporting the development of at least 310 megawatts (MW) of new generation.

Bangladesh issues onshore wind power guidelines

8 July 2026

Bangladesh has introduced comprehensive guidelines for the development of onshore wind power projects, establishing a regulatory framework aimed at attracting private investment.

Poland’s PGE reaches new milestone at 262MW Żarnowiec battery storage facility with transformer delivery

7 July 2026

Poland's major power group PGE said that a power transformer had arrived at the construction site of its Battery Energy Storage System in Żarnowiec, bringing the facility closer to connection with the national electricity grid.

Ukraine expands wind power despite wartime challenges

7 July 2026

Ukraine commissioned 70 wind turbines with a combined installed capacity of 414.8 megawatts (MW) during the first half of the year, underscoring the resilience of the country's renewable energy sector despite repeated attacks.

WeLight plans $650mn expansion across Africa

7 July 2026

WeLight, Africa's largest operator of solar mini-grids, plans to invest $650mn to expand its operations and increase the number of people it serves tenfold by 2030

Taiwan prepares emergency system for prolonged heatwave

7 July 2026

Taiwan is set to experience a warmer than normal winter this year due to strong El Niño effects, with extreme heat likely to stretch into the spring and summer of 2027, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported.

Vietnamese province backs $216mn solar power expansion plan

6 July 2026

Lam Đong Province has approved two solar energy projects worth a combined more than $216mn, strengthening its renewable energy ambitions with an additional 280MW of generating capacity.

Thailand speeds up energy overhaul to strengthen green economy

6 July 2026

Thailand is accelerating reforms to its energy sector, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, expand renewable energy and improve its competitiveness in attracting global investment

Thai households allowed to sell surplus rooftop solar electricity

6 July 2026

Thai homeowners with rooftop solar panels can now sell surplus electricity back to the national grid after authorities opened applications for the programme.

Myanmar leader ends first ASEAN visit with Laos hydropower deal

6 July 2026

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has concluded his first official visit to an ASEAN member state since taking office, ending a three-day trip to Laos with agreements covering tourism, cultural ties and a proposed Mekong hydropower project.

Six firms express interest in Serbia’s Đerdap 3 hydropower project

6 July 2026

A total of six US companies have expressed interest in taking part in the construction of Serbia's planned Iron Gate III reversible hydropower plant (RHPP) on the Danube river, on the border with Romania.

Cuba activates first 50MW battery storage facility to support fragile power grid

6 July 2026

Cuba has commissioned its first 50 MW battery energy storage system at the Cotorro substation in Havana, marking the initial phase of a broader programme to improve electricity grid stability and facilitate the integration of solar generation

World Bank’s IFC backs Oman polysilicon producer as $1.6bn funding closes

6 July 2026

United Solar announced on July 6 that has completed a $1.6 bn capital raise for its landmark polysilicon manufacturing project in Oman after reaching financial close on a $50 mn equity investment by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

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