REM - Renewable Energy

Iranian state-linked holding to invest $15mn in solar energy development

A leading Iranian investment firm plans to pour in IRR13 trillion (nearly $15mn) in renewable energy production through its subsidiaries, as part of efforts to alleviate the country’s worsening power shortages.

Philippines and Taiwan join forces to boost green energy and smart grid development

The Philippines boosts its renewable energy shift via a partnership with Taiwan. Through DTI, PTIC Taipei, and MECO, a Joint Development Agreement was signed between Shinfox Energy and ComClark Network and Technology Corporation.

Taiwan strengthens clean energy push with power from new offshore wind farms

Danish renewable energy leader Ørsted has successfully generated first power from its 920-megawatt Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms.

Pakistan’s rooftop solar boom unsettles debt-laden power sector

Pakistan is undergoing a quiet but significant energy transition as more households opt for rooftop solar installations to reduce dependence on the national grid.

China’s BYD reportedly to delay mass production at new EV factory in Hungary in favour of earlier ramping up of output at Turkey plant

China’s BYD Auto is to delay mass production at its new electric vehicle (EV) factory in Hungary until 2026 and start making cars earlier than expected at a new plant in Turkey where labour costs are lower, Reuters has reported.

China’s Astronergy to build a $700mn and 5-GW solar cell factory in Turkey

Ten workers perish battling wildfires in Turkey

Minister says personnel became “trapped inside” a blaze after a change in the direction of the wind.

Colombia's Ecopetrol secures country's first major geothermal licence

Colombia's state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol has received approval to explore geothermal resources at the Azufral site in Nariño province, marking the nation's inaugural major deep geothermal initiative.

Gulf acquires full ownership of Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos for $28mn

Colombia streamlines solar permits to accelerate clean energy build-out

Colombia unveiled regulatory reforms to accelerate environmental licensing for medium-scale solar projects between 10-100 MW, reducing approval timelines from 152 days to 40 days as part of broader renewable energy commitments.

Latin America urged to boost energy storage investment as renewables surge

The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) has issued stark warnings over inadequate investment levels in energy storage infrastructure across the region, as nations grapple with rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity.

Cuba connects two new solar farms to national grid as renewable push continues

Cuba has linked two additional solar farms to its National Electricity System (SEN), each with an installed capacity of 21.8 megawatts (MW), as part of a broader effort to expand renewable energy generation.

Greece's Metlen signs solar energy PPA with Copec in Chile

Greek energy conglomerate Metlen has secured a 15-year power purchase agreement with Copec EMOAC for the annual supply of 450 GWh of renewable electricity from four Chilean solar plants.

Number of Czech plug-in stations exceeds number of gas stations

The number of plug-in stations for electric vehicles in Czechia increased to 3,182 at the end of the first half of this year, the Czech Press Agency reported, quoting figures from the country’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Climate crisis is escalating essential food prices

A recent study has revealed that increasingly severe weather patterns linked to climate change are pushing up the prices of essential food items all around the globe, while also presenting broader dangers to public well-being.

Ghana transfers world’s largest Paris-aligned carbon credits to Switzerland

Sri Lanka strengthens nuclear energy groundwork with IAEA infrastructure review

Taiwan gears up for first ammonia-to-power project through Amogy–GreenHarvest partnership

Amogy, a US-based provider of ammonia-to-energy technology, has announced a partnership with Taiwan’s renewable energy company, GreenHarvest, to introduce Taiwan’s first ammonia-powered system.

EverEnviro's Indore compressed biogas plant sets new Indian benchmark

EverEnviro Resource Management, a Haryana-based renewable energy company, has announced that its compressed biogas (CBG) facility in Indore in Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the largest and most productive in India.

Serentica selects Sany Renewable for 336-MW wind project in India's Karnataka

Serentica Renewables has awarded Sany Renewable the contract to supply wind turbine generators (WTGs) for its upcoming 336 MW wind project in Karnataka in India, the company said in a press release on July 22.

No time left to avert drastic climate change, scientists warn

A new study from the University of Leeds has sounded an urgent alarm: the planet has passed a critical tipping point.

China’s clean-energy exports in 2024 deliver major global emissions impact

In 2024, China’s role in the global clean-energy transition has taken on new significance. The country's exports of low-carbon technologies——are now providing a meaningful reduction in emissions beyond its borders.

Climate disasters reshape insurance landscape amid soaring losses

The first half of 2025 brought staggering insurance losses driven by extreme weather, according to a report from reinsurance firm Gallagher Re.

Fossil fuels lose ground as renewables lead on cost – but infrastructure and financing risks loom

The global energy system is reaching a defining moment as renewable power continues to undercut fossil fuels in price, scale, and resilience.

South Korea to support Cambodia in reducing 680,000 tonnes of carbon emissions

This marks Seoul’s first overseas carbon reduction project under the framework of the Paris Agreement, and it was formally approved by the Cambodian government on July 18.