REM - Renewable Energy

Croatia secures €30mn in EU grants for geothermal heating projects

Croatia has secured €30mn in European Union grants to develop geothermal energy projects in four cities, bringing the total investment planned across two phases to more than €86mn, the economy ministry said.

Brazil’s electrified car sales cross 1mn milestone

Mozambique warns deforestation threatens carbon-credit revenues

Mozambique warned that continued deforestation, weak monitoring and inadequate investment threaten its ability to generate further carbon-credit revenues, five years after receiving $6.4mn from a World Bank-backed forest conservation programme.

Zimbabwe’s Bikita Minerals seeks lithium export deadline relief as $400mn plant delayed to July

Zimbabwe’s Bikita Minerals is seeking government flexibility over the January 1, 2027 cutoff for lithium concentrate exports after shipping delays pushed commissioning of its lithium sulphate plant from March to July 2027

Tanzania reaffirms 8,000MW electricity target with renewables to reach 75% by 2030

Tanzania is courting private investment to more than double its generating capacity and raise the renewable share from 61.8% to 75% within four years.

Zambia’s solar capacity up nearly sixfold to 1,027MW, Hichilema says, as grid investment lags

Zambia’s installed solar power capacity has increased nearly six-fold to 1,027.5MW from 178MW in 2024, surpassing its 2026 target as inadequate transmission infrastructure threatens to constrain electricity delivery.

Latest first Atlantic hurricane in 121 years bears down on US Gulf coast

Isaias has become 2026's first Atlantic hurricane, the latest first hurricane in 121 years, and is heading for the US Gulf coast, the National Hurricane Center said on October 8.

Bangladesh approves 442-MW solar plant on former coal site

Bangladesh has approved a $230mn solar power project at Rampal, on land originally earmarked for expanding a coal-fired power station, as the country seeks to diversify its electricity mix and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

Pakistan’s solar boom reshapes power market

Pakistan’s solar power industry has undergone a quiet revolution. The country’s solar energy capacity, as reported by various sources, likely does not reflect the full deployment of the technology.

Uruguay drew nearly all its September electricity from renewables

Hydropower supplied more than half of Uruguay's electricity in September, while fossil fuels produced less than 1% of the total.

Lithium Africa plans processing plant at South African project, targets production in 2027

The Canadian-listed miner plans to process approximately 30,000 tonnes of stockpiled lithium-bearing material at its Northern Cape project rather than sell unprocessed ore.

Nigeria's Stanbic IBTC signs deal for $75mn renewable-energy lending facility

Stanbic IBTC and Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency agree a $75mn revolving credit facility to help solar developers finance projects under the World Bank-backed DARES programme.

Ecuador's Río de Oro solar plant starts private power supply three months early

GPS Group's Río de Oro Energy photovoltaic plant in Santa Elena province began supplying electricity to private companies on September 15, three months ahead of schedule, the company said.

Wind turbine maker Nordex secures 389 MW of new orders in Turkey

Hamburg-based wind turbine maker Nordex Group (NDX1.DE) announced in an October 7 press release that September saw it secure several new orders totalling 389 megawatts in Turkey.

Moldova has nearly 243 MWh of energy storage capacity and larger project pipeline

Moldova had 242.85 MWh of installed energy storage (BESS) capacity at the end of August, while investors submitted bids for projects totalling 305 MWh of new storage capacity in a 2026 auction.

Philippines lands floating solar factory and investment pledges

The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) signed a letter of intent with Northman Philippines and Solarion Energy to grow the country's floating solar industry.

India's battery storage demand to grow sevenfold by 2032

India will need 236.22 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity by the 2031-32 fiscal year, a nearly seven-fold increase.

August data show Turkey generating all-time high in solar and wind power

Turkey in August achieved an all-time high in solar and wind power output.

South Africa fast-tracks 9.6 GW of batteries and gas to curb renewable curtailment

South Africa will procure 4.6 GW of battery storage and 5 GW of gas-fired generation under its first IRP 2025 determination, with wind and solar to follow.

Peru and South Korea pilot solar EV charging stations

Peru and South Korea will test solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations under a pilot running from 2026 to 2028.

CIF approves $116.2mn plan for Ukraine’s grid, renewables and storage

Biomass power plant in western Ukraine offered for €10mn with expansion plans

A 6-megawatt biomass combined heat and power plant in Ukraine's western Zakarpattia region is being offered for €10mn, with its owner seeking partners for potential expansion into wood processing, energy storage and additional power generation.

Tajikistan plans to build $2.3bn Khutalon hydropower plant between Rogun and Nurek facilities

Tajikistan reportedly plans to build another hydropower plant, Khutalon, on the Vakhsh river between the Rogun and Nurek hydroelectric facilities, at a preliminary cost of $2.247bn.

South Africa’s Eskom seeks partners for up to 6 GW renewable-energy and battery portfolio

South Africa’s Eskom has issued a request for qualification to select development and financing partners for up to 6 GW of renewable and battery projects by 2030. Bids close on November 16.

Philippines warns super El Niño may push up power rates

Electricity prices in the Philippines could rise and power supply could come under strain as a super El Niño lifts temperatures, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said.