REM - Renewable Energy

Indonesia prepares 19 sites for carbon capture projects

Indonesia is preparing 19 oil and gas blocks across the archipelago to serve as carbon storage sites using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, in collaboration with both domestic and international companies.

Indonesia nears rollout of B50 biodiesel as palm oil tests conclude

Indonesia has completed laboratory tests for biodiesel containing 50% palm oil (B50), marking a key milestone toward expanding its renewable fuel mix next year, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Palm oil stocks poised for rebound as prices surge and ESG pressures ease

Plantation counters that have long trailed palm oil prices could be set for a revival, as tightening supply, resurgent demand from Asia and softening environmental scrutiny attract renewed investor interest

Colombia inaugurates Caribbean's largest floating solar plant

Zona Franca Parque Central will inaugurate the 2.8-megawatt YurbaQua floating solar facility on October 9 in Turbaco municipality between Cartagena and Mamonal in Bolívar department, marking the Caribbean's largest installation of its type.

Brazil files $5.9mn in environmental lawsuits

Laos turns hydropower surplus into crypto revenue

Laos is turning its hydropower surplus into a potential source of cryptocurrency revenue as the country seeks ways to manage rising national debt

Chile launches decarbonisation plan for power generation

Chile has unveiled an ambitious decarbonisation plan emphasising critical infrastructure investment to maintain grid stability as the country phases out coal-fired power generation.

Discovery Green to supply 290 GWh of clean power to Glencore’s South African mines

Glencore has signed a 20-year renewable energy agreement with Discovery Green to power its South Africa coal mines from 2027, marking one of the country’s largest private clean-power deals, aligning with mining-sector decarbonisation trends.

Argentina's Pampetrol receives three bids for solar farm

Argentina's state-owned energy company Pampetrol has received three bids for a 15 MW solar farm development in General Pico, La Pampa province, under a public-private partnership structure reflecting growing provincial interest in renewable energy.

The Korean arm of a Chinese PV inverter carves a niche across South Korea

Sungrow Power Korea already offers a product line including "total solutions across the entire renewable energy sector, including commercial and residential ESS systems, floating solar power, and electric vehicle charging systems."

Algeria plans to invest $60bn in energy projects until 2029

The Algerian government announced plans to invest $60bn in energy projects between 2025 and 2029 as part of a wide-ranging strategy to strengthen the country’s oil, gas, and hydrogen industries.

Chinese investments drive Sri Lanka’s renewable energy transition

Chinese investment has played a pivotal role in transforming Sri Lanka’s energy landscape by making renewable power affordable and enabling the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources

Colombia prepares to launch Caribbean's largest floating solar installation

Colombia is set to inaugurate its largest floating photovoltaic facility on October 9, positioning the Caribbean region at the forefront of aquatic renewable installations.

Tajikistan adds “No Net Loss” to nature approach to Rogun hydro megaproject

Iran to begin cloud seeding operations from mid-November

Iran plans to deploy a fleet of five aircraft targeting the Lake Urmia and Zayandeh Rud basins and Khorasan Razavi province to boost rainfall by 15-20%.

Iraq’s power generation surges to record 28,000MW

Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadel, has announced that the country’s power generation capacity has surpassed 28,000MW for the first time in its history, marking a major milestone in Iraq’s energy sector

Mauritania signs $300mn IPP deal for hybrid solar–wind project

Mauritania has signed its first independent power producer (IPP) deal — a $300mn agreement with Ewa Green Energy to build a hybrid solar–wind plant under the African Development Bank’s Desert to Power initiative

China's Envision Energy to supply turbines for 1-GW Mirny wind project in Kazakhstan

Chinese renewable energy group Envision Energy has signed a letter of award to supply turbines for Kazakhstan’s 1-gigawatt Mirny onshore wind power project, which is being developed jointly by TotalEnergies, Samruk-Energo and KazMunayGas.

Japan tightens rules on large-scale solar farms

Over 300 local governments in Japan are tightening rules on large-scale solar projects to balance renewable energy growth with protecting ecosystems and landscapes.

South Korea pushes tandem solar innovation to rival China

After years of relying heavily on imported panels, South Korea’s once-promising solar industry is facing mounting pressure from Chinese dominance across the global supply chain.

India's Rajasthan floats tender for 2,000-MWh battery storage project

Rajasthan’s energy department has invited tenders for a 2,000 MWh battery storage plant to address non-solar and evening peak-hour demand

Clean power fuels Cambodia’s economic transition

Clean energy will be central to shaping Cambodia’s next phase of economic growth—one that values sustainability and innovation as much as productivity

Cambodia’s garment industry faces green challenges

Cambodia’s garment sector faces mounting hurdles in its shift towards cleaner energy, with high electricity prices, limited financing, and slow policy reform hindering progress

Thailand’s power supply stable despite rising dam levels

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has stepped up surveillance of water levels in key reservoirs

Low reservoir water levels mean tough winter for hydro-dependent Kyrgyzstan

Energy minister says government taking measures to prevent blackouts.