REM - Renewable Energy

ION Energy to begin first exploration programme at Urgakh Naran lithium salar project in Mongolia

Landmark Estonian-Latvian joint offshore wind farm project kicks off

Akuo Energy and Mytilineos interested in energy projects in North Macedonia

Serbia adopts framework document for green bonds

Black soldier fly start-up Entoprotech starts first funding round

Bugs can become big business. Entoprotech, an Israeli biotech start-up has raised $2mn to develop its black soldier fly (BSF) to process organic waste that will reduce methane emissions from landfills and create animal feed as a byproduct.

Poland launches PLN1bn programme to finance renewable energy

Demand for carbon-neutral LNG grows amid growing criticism

Demand for carbon-neutral LNG is rising, but critics are increasingly arguing that using carbon offsets is not an effective way to combat climate change.

Green push comes to steel

The world got its first delivery of carbon-free steel last month, setting a pair of green goalposts for the industry’s future. Progress for the moment and future, all the same, will require changes in production processes, feed stock and fuels.

Oxus sponsored by Kazakh entrepreneur announces closing of IPO, gross proceeds at $150mn

Romania’s Hidroelectrica plans more PV projects

PT Bukit Asam to build up to 600 MW of solar

Indonesian coal miner PT Bukit Asam is to build three solar power projects at former coal mines as part of its move into renewable energy.

Global wind sector bounces back, but need faster expansion to meet climate goals

The global wind sector has bounced back strongly since the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Serbia's first biomass heating plant to start operating on October 1

Cleaner air can contribute towards climate goals

The World Bank has warned that air pollution is the world’s leading environmental risk to health, costing $8.1 trillion, or 6.1% of GDP, in 2019, and has identified coal-fired power plants and diesel vehicles as causes of poor air quality.

South African deputy finance minister has proposed debt-for-climate swap

South Africa’s Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo has proposed that South Africa’s struggling state-owned utility Eskom’s debt should be forgiven in exchange for a rapid move to green energy.

Cubico inks deal with Clir Renewables to optimise over 500 MW of Latin American wind assets

Cubico Sustainable Investments has signed an agreement with Clir Renewables to optimise more than 500 MW across its Latin American wind power portfolio.

Biden unleashes aggressive plan for solar energy

The Biden administration has released a far-reaching plan to produce 45% of the nation’s electricity from solar energy 2050. The goal, revealed in a report issued on September 8, is to combat climate change.

WTO rejects China’s “baseless” challenge to US solar panel tariffs

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has rejected all four of China’s challenges to US solar tariffs brought into effect in January 2018.

Costa Rica has “first mover” potential for offshore wind in Central America: GWEC

Costa Rica has the potential to become a “first mover” for offshore wind in Central America, says the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The council has joined with Costa Rica on an initiative to build pathways for offshore wind’s growth.

GNL Quintero and partners moving ahead with green hydrogen project

The backers of a green hydrogen project in Chile are said to have already arranged to sell more than half of their initial production.

AfrElec: Engie, Scatec to produce green hydrogen in South Africa

France’s Engie has signed a contract with Release by Scatec, a subsidiary of Norwegian independent power producer Scatec, to produce green hydrogen for the Mogalakwena platinum mine in Limpopo Province of South Africa.

Rail unit of Turkish refiner Tupras takes delivery of first EuroDual hybrid locomotives

Meat’s animal-free future

Startups in emerging Europe developing alternative proteins are part of a growing movement aimed at helping to fight climate change and feed the world’s expanding population.

Mongolia completes thermal power plant expansion funded by China

EU discusses ‘green city’ project plans for Azerbaijan