REM - Renewable Energy

Brazil’s CCR acquires stake in Neoenergia wind farms

CCR, a Brazilian company focused on managing infrastructure and transport asset concessions, has completed the acquisition of stakes in three wind farms operated by Neoenergia, securing energy supply for its operations.

Brazil eyes data centres to absorb energy surplus, grid access remains a hurdle

Brazil’s electricity sector sees data centres as a way to absorb surplus energy, but grid access remains a challenge, industry executives said.

EIB injects €284mn into Slovenia to boost energy transition and innovation

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €284mn in fresh financing to Slovenia last year, supporting energy transition, business innovation and capital markets, EIB said on January 30.

India looks to invest in Argentina's mining and energy sectors

India has signalled its interest in expanding its investments in Argentina's mining and energy sectors, with lithium resources taking centre stage as the Asian giant pursues its energy transition goals.

Ukraine secures €300mn EIB loan for hydroelectric and heating projects

Ukraine will receive €300mn in funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to restore three hydroelectric power plants and modernise central heating infrastructure.

Brazil firms plan $253mn biofuels complex

Mexico pushes for state-controlled public-private power partnerships

Mexico’s government is advancing a legislative proposal that would permit public-private partnerships in electricity generation, but only under strict state control.

Brazil solar capacity hits 53 GW despite growth hurdles

Brazil's installed solar power capacity reached 53 GW in January, according to data from the Brazilian Solar Power Association (Absolar).

Ukraine expands biomethane production, eyes bioethanol partnership with Brazil

Ukraine has launched its third biomethane plant as the country pushes forward with renewable energy projects and explores a partnership with Brazil.

Istanbul-listed Mogan invests $18mn in 33-MW hybrid solar plant

Mogan Enerji (MOGAN) has launched a 32.5-MW solar plant built at the company's 100-MW Kocatepe wind plant in Afyon province of Turkey's Aegean region to form a hybrid power complex, the company has announced.

Grenergy secures $299mn for major Chile energy storage project

Spanish renewable energy developer Grenergy has obtained $299mn in financing for part of what it calls the world's largest battery storage system in Chile's Atacama Desert.

World Bank’s Mission300 electrification programme endorsed by 27 African countries

Leaders from 27 African countries have endorsed Mission 300, a multi-billion dollar initiative backed by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group to expand electricity access across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Green hydrogen drives record foreign investment in Chile

Foreign investment projects in Chile reached a record $56.23bn in 2024, with green hydrogen initiatives accounting for nearly half the total, according to data by state investment agency InvestChile.

PGE and Orsted move ahead with offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea

Poland’s state-controlled PGE and Denmark's Orsted will build Baltica 2, a 1.5-gigawatt offshore wind farm off Poland’s northwestern coast, the companies said on 29 January.

Pakistan urges global support for energy transition in developing countries

Pakistan has called for supportive global policies to assist cash-strapped developing countries in navigating the energy transition during an event marking International Day of Clean Energy

Tata Power wins contract to supply 300 MWp solar modules in India’s Maharashtra

TP Solar, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), has secured an INR4.55bn contract from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) to supply 300 MWp of ALMM-certified solar modules

Malaysia faces backlash over proposed electricity tariff hike

Malaysia’s proposal to raise base electricity tariffs in the second half of the year has sparked widespread debate, particularly among commercial and industrial users who face steeper energy costs

Mexico's Queretaro business group launches clean energy drive

Mexican business confederation COPARMEX's Queretaro chapter launched a new Energy Commission to boost renewable energy projects and sustainable resource management in the state, the group announced on January 29.

Mexico's Sheinbaum proposes energy sector overhaul with state control focus

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is to present an energy reform bill to Congress in due course which aims to strengthen state control while allowing public-private partnerships in power and oil sectors.

Neoliner Origin, hailed as world's first commercial sailing RoRo vessel, launches in Turkey

A ship described as “the world’s first” commercial sailing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel has been launched at Turkey’s RMK Marine shipyard, Offshore Energy reported on January 29.

China's CTG inaugurates first solar plant in Colombia

China Three Gorges (CTG) has begun injecting power from its Baranoa solar plant, with a capacity of 19.9 MW (23.35 MWp), into Colombia’s electricity grid.

Researchers find that climate change made LA wildfires more likely

January’s deadly wildfires in Los Angeles were worsened by human-made climate change, according to a study by World Weather Attribution.

Brazil launches first biorefinery complex for advanced biofuels

Brazil laid the cornerstone for its first integrated biorefinery complex for advanced biofuels, with production set to begin in 2026.

Renewables could power 80% of data centres, Goldman Sachs says

Renewables can supply the vast majority of power required for the growing demand of energy needed to operate data centres, research from Goldman Sachs has revealed.

West Africa LPG Expo advocates for clean energy transition

Regional and global energy investors are preparing plans to actualise an effective method for a clean energy transition in West Africa at the 6th edition of the West Africa LPG Expo.