REM - Renewable Energy

Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough

Samsung development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand.

FTC Solar secures supply deal with South Africa-based Lubanzi Inala

Indian firms INOX Clean Energy and RJ Corp to build 500MW solar project in Zimbabwe

Casava and Rivy launch Nigeria’s first green insurance for SME solar investments

Casava has partnered with clean-tech financier Rivy to introduce Nigeria’s first dedicated green insurance products for small and medium-sized enterprises investing in solar energy

Seoul urges deeper nuclear ties with Turkey

South Korea’s industry minister has called for closer cooperation with Turkey in nuclear energy and other sectors, as Seoul seeks to build on momentum from last year’s leaders’ summit.

QFZ and Qatar Foundation deepen climate cooperation

The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has entered into a formal partnership with Qatar Foundation to create a structured platform for joint work on climate action and sustainable development across Qatar.

Philippines sets out streamlined pathway for nuclear licensing

The new end-to-end framework was drawn up during a focus group discussion on harmonising nuclear power plant licensing.

South Korea used cars lift $72bn exports

Cambodia reviews 800MW French hydropower development proposal

A French state-owned energy company is exploring the possibility of developing an 800-megawatt hydropower project in Cambodia, with estimated investment costs of around $1.2bn.

Egypt accelerates upstream, LNG and renewables drive under 2026 energy strategy

Following recent gas supply shortages, Egypt is accelerating exploration, expanding LNG capacity, upgrading infrastructure and increasing renewable energy to rebuild surplus production and strengthen its role as a regional energy hub.

Mexican president's U-turn on fracking tests green credentials as energy sovereignty takes priority

Oman electricity demand to grow 7.2% annually to 2031

Power demand in the Sultanate of Oman is projected to rise strongly through 2031, supported by economic growth and new industrial and commercial developments, according to Nama Power and Water Procurement Company.

Philippines approves European-backed offshore wind grid access

Modi hails 3mn rooftop solar installations as milestone in clean energy drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the installation of rooftop solar systems in 3mn households nationwide, calling it a significant milestone in India’s transition towards clean energy

Solar and wind advance to make up one-third of Turkey’s electricity generation capacity

Turkey’s electricity system continues to grow rapidly. Solar and wind power now account for more than 40 gigawatts of installed capacity.

Burundi expands solar-powered healthcare with UNDP-backed hybrid systems

Burundi has deployed hybrid solar systems at health facilities under a UNDP programme, aiming to improve energy reliability in hospitals and expand access to uninterrupted healthcare services.

EU commits $32.7mn to overhaul Uganda’s Nalubaale-Kiira hydropower complex

The European Union has committed €30mn ($32.7mn) to rehabilitate Uganda’s Nalubaale-Kiira hydropower complex, aiming to improve output and system stability at one of the country’s oldest electricity generating facilities

Taiwan urges drivers to shift to electric vehicles

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has called on motorists to move away from petrol and diesel vehicles, as more than 120,000 fossil fuel vehicles have already been swapped for electric alternatives under a scheme launched in 2022.

Singapore Airlines Group expands sustainable aviation fuel investments

The Singapore Airlines Group (SIA Group) has reinforced its environmental sustainability agenda through a series of strategic investments in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to cut carbon emissions and achieve net-zero targets by 2050

Adani Group unveils $100bn plan to build renewable-powered AI data centre network in India

Adani Group companies will anchor a $100bn direct investment to develop renewable energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres across India by 2035

India's NTPC Green Energy commissions 158.4 MW of 250-MW Andhra solar project

State-owned power major NTPC Limited(NSE: NTPC) has announced that its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Limited(NSE: NGEL) has commissioned 158.4 MW of a planned 250 MW solar photovoltaic project in Andhra Pradesh

INTERVIEW: FeroInvest bets on battery storage as North Macedonia’s solar capacity grows

FeroInvest owner Kočo Angjušev talks to bne IntelliNews about North Macedonia’s first battery energy storage system, the country's growing renewables market, and his response to US sanctions.

EDF weighs $1.2bn Cambodian hydropower project

Électricité de France is exploring plans to develop an 800-MW hydropower project in Cambodia in an investment valued at more than $1.2bn.

Rio Tinto targets 2026 copper output gain of around 15% at Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia

Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) will this year target a 15% (+/-5%) gain in copper output at its giant Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, the company said in a presentation of its full year-2025 results on February 19.

Croatia unveils €1.68bn climate social plan targeting vulnerable households

Funding aimed at vulnerable households, energy-poor citizens and small businesses facing higher costs from the green transition.