REM - Renewable Energy

Turkey ‘sixth country in Europe to cross 100 GW level in combined power plant capacity’

War in Ukraine raises importance of renewables in biggest energy shock since 1973

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed energy security up to the top of the agenda, raising the importance of energy efficiency and faster renewable growth.

Green investment surges 50% since October

Current post-COVID spending commitments on renewable energy by governments will keep the world on course for net zero by 2050, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.

US wind company to pay up to $35 mn for illegal eagle deaths

ESI Energy Inc, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, has pled guilty and been sentenced for killing eagles at its wind farms. Fines and compensation total up to $35 mn.

Global green growth reaches 9.1% in 2021

Renewables now accounts for 38% of total power consumption and was the first choice for 81% of new capacity additions in 2021, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said in a recent statistical report.

ArcelorMittal to develop 200 MW of green capacity in South Africa

Arcelormittal South Africa aims to develop 200 MW of renewable energy capacity in South Africa in a bid to insulate its steel production from the country’s unreliable and temperamental national grid and to push forward decarbonisation efforts.

EU developing more ambitious targets for renewable energy, says climate policy chief

The European Union will establish higher targets for renewable energy as it seeks more energy independence from Russia, the bloc’s climate policy chief Frans Timmermans has told reporters.

First Solar signs 4-GW deal with Silicon Ranch

First Solar has signed a master supply agreement to supply 4 GWDC of advanced thin-film photovoltaic solar modules to the US company Silicon Ranch, an independent power producer.

REM: Plans for green hydrogen coupled with offshore wind advance in Europe

Mitsubishi will collaborate with UK oil supermajor Shell in producing green hydrogen at wind farms in Europe, according to Japanese media. The news was reported by the Yomiuri newspaper, which cited sources familiar with the matter.

Poland to ease rules for onshore wind power development

Hungary solar capacities at 50% of 2030 targets

Turkish scientist says Black Sea temperature has risen two degrees Celsius in 50 years

UK unveils plan to bolster energy security

North Macedonia’s ESM plans to build four photovoltaic systems

Russia’s waste management problem to worsen post-invasion

Iranian petrochemical project that ‘threatens wetlands and wildlife sanctuary’ halted

Turkey collects bids for 300 MW solar plants

Eni, Rwanda sign MoU on co-operation in circular economy areas

Eni and the government of Rwanda have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue business opportunities in the energy transition

HSE opens largest solar power plant in Slovenia

Prime Minister Janez Jansa says developing Slovenia's energy resources has become even more important since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Six companies partner on Singapore green e-methanol project

Six companies have formed a partnership that will aim to establish the first green e-methanol plant in Asia.

Istanbul-listed Garanti extends SOFR-linked loan to Guris’ Cermikler

Slovenia to introduce incentives to municipalities for wind farms

Uzbekistan: Nuclear deal with Russia still on the table despite sanctions

Even if Rosatom is not targeted by sanctions, its future projects could still be affected.

ADB says Uzbekistan’s economy set to slow amid lower investment and remittances from Russia

1GWh lithium iron phosphate battery factory in Turkey serving energy storage system market 'to start production in 4Q22'