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Algeria targets bringing 1.48GW of new solar capacity online in 2026

23 January 2026

Algeria aims to commission nine solar power plants with a combined capacity of 1.48GW in 2026, led by state utility Sonelgaz, a move that would more than triple domestic installed solar capacity and reduce reliance on gas-fired power generation.

Taiwan to mandate solar installations for sizeable new structures

23 January 2026

Commencing August 1, newly constructed buildings in Taiwan exceeding 1,000 square metres must feature rooftop solar arrays.

High financing costs to stall Philippine renewable energy transition

23 January 2026

The Philippines is projected to fall short of its clean energy objectives by 2030 due to substantial borrowing costs and infrastructure limitations.

Philippines clean power to surge through 2031

23 January 2026

The Philippine energy sector is on the verge of a historic pivot as green power generation is forecasted to more than double over the coming five years.

India highlights solar leadership as IREDA outlines de-risking model at WEF Davos

23 January 2026

India’s experience in scaling solar energy for inclusive and sustainable development was highlighted by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi during his keynote address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos 2026

China-built Khizi–Absheron wind farm comes online as Azerbaijan expands renewables

22 January 2026

The wind farm was developed by ACWA Power, with PowerChina acting as the main contractor. ACWA Power’s project director, Ibrahim Adar, is quoted as saying the plant will save around 220mcm of natural gas annually.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in power system scale

22 January 2026

Vietnam’s power system has grown to become the largest in Southeast Asia, reflecting a broader shift in the country’s energy structure towards greener and more sustainable development

Vietnam grants sea areas for offshore wind surveys in Haiphong and Lam Dong

22 January 2026

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has approved the allocation of more than 63,800 hectares of maritime space in Haiphong and Lam Dong to state-owned energy groups

EU probes arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay €61mn to renewable investor

22 January 2026

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into an arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF Renewable Energy Limited, to assess whether the measure breaches EU state aid rules.

Masdar and Octopus Energy sign MOUs for UK and Africa renewables push

22 January 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Masdar and UK power group Octopus Energy have signed two MOUs to jointly develop renewable energy projects in the UK and across Africa, targeting solar, wind and battery storage as part of their global decarbonisation strategies.

Turkey’s Togg outlines plan to boost production to 60,000 EVs in 2026

22 January 2026

Fuat Tosyali, chairman of Turkish electric vehicle (EV) brand Togg, has announced that the automaker aims to produce 60,000 or more vehicles in 2026 and 100,000 in 2027.

Africa solar capacity tops 63GW as Chinese imports reveal hidden growth

22 January 2026

Africa’s installed solar capacity may already exceed 63GW, nearly three times official estimates, after AFSIA analysed Chinese module export data. The findings suggest the continent was the world’s fastest-growing solar market in 2025.

Chile's Toesca secures $325mn for battery storage, solar portfolio with DNV advisory

22 January 2026

Independent energy consultancy DNV, which is of Norwegian origin, assisted in arranging $325mn in project financing for T Power, a renewable platform overseen by Chilean asset manager Toesca

Kuwait to sign MoU with KOC for Al-Ratqa power plant development

22 January 2026

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for the development of the Al-Ratqa power and steam generation plant.

Chinese firm Bluesun wins contract to build 26MW solar project in Zambia

22 January 2026

Kiyona Energy (Kiyona) of Zambia has selected Bluesun Solar Zambia (Bluesun) to build a 26-megawatt (MW) solar farm in the southern African country.

UK and AfDB extend $1bn climate guarantee for South Africa

22 January 2026

The UK government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have extended a climate-linked $1bn debt guarantee to South Africa, preserving a $400mn municipal funding programme that risked lapsing if the facility had expired.

Japanese court clears continued operation of Genkai nuclear reactors

22 January 2026

Japan’s Fukuoka High Court has rejected a legal challenge brought by around 300 residents seeking to suspend operations at two reactors at Kyushu Electric Power’s Genkai nuclear power station in Saga prefecture.

Finnfund backs Indian green lender with $12mn loan

22 January 2026

Finnfund has agreed to provide a $12mn senior secured loan to Mufin Green Finance, an Indian non-banking financial company focused on financing low-carbon and income-generating assets.

Finnfund backs Transvolt in India’s heavy EV push

22 January 2026

Finnfund has agreed to invest $15mn in Transvolt Mobility, strengthening efforts to electrify heavy commercial transport in India as the country accelerates its shift towards cleaner mobility.

Sri Lanka’s solar curtailment costs grid 4mn units of power a day

22 January 2026

Sri Lanka’s national grid is losing an estimated 4mn units of electricity each day due to the continued disconnection of solar power plants, highlighting mounting strains in the country’s renewable energy sector

Colombia's Ecopetrol, Invemar expand caribbean ecosystem partnership

22 January 2026

Colombia’s state-controlled oil producer Ecopetrol and the marine research institute Invemar have signed a new cooperation agreement to deepen scientific research and conservation efforts across marine and coastal ecosystems

Indonesia moves to open battery precursor plant at Setangga SEZ

22 January 2026

Indonesia has taken another step in its mineral downstreaming agenda with the inauguration of a battery precursor materials facility operated by PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru at the Setangga Special Economic Zone in Tanah Bumbu

Rio Tinto reports copper production surge at giant Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia

21 January 2026

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX, NYSE, LON: RIO) has reported a surge in copper production at the underground expansion of its giant Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.

EU has lost urgency on energy security, EDP chief says

21 January 2026

Four years after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the EU has lost the sense of urgency needed to strengthen its energy security.

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