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Iran brings first geothermal power plant online after two-decade build

23 July 2026

Iran brought its first geothermal power plant online, adding 5MW to the national grid. The €10mn Meshginshahr pilot project could pave the way for larger geothermal developments.

McGill and GIB launch renewable energy insurance facility in South Africa

23 July 2026

Independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker McGill and Partners and South African insurance broker GIB have launched Protea Green, an insurance facility covering risks associated with renewable energy infrastructure in South Africa.

Gabon, EDF advance estimated 400-MW Booué hydropower project

23 July 2026

Gabon has taken a further step towards developing the estimated 400-MW Booué hydropower project after the government, EDF Power Solutions and Gabon Power Company signed a mutual commitment protocol in Paris.

Thailand launches world's first sustainable 550kV grid retrofit

23 July 2026

Thailand is set to become the first country to retrofit a 550-kilovolt gas-insulated transmission line with eco-efficient technology, cutting greenhouse gas emissions while preserving existing grid infrastructure.

Delectrik wins contract for India's first 100-MWh utility-scale vanadium flow battery project

23 July 2026

Delectrik Systems has secured a contract to deploy India's first utility-scale vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) energy storage project with a capacity of 100 MWh, marking a milestone for long-duration energy storage in the country.

Sri Lanka begins feasibility study for first canal-top solar project

23 July 2026

Sri Lanka has launched a preliminary feasibility study for its first canal-top solar power project along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya, marking a step towards expanding renewable energy generation.

Super El Niño arrives more than a month early

22 July 2026

Sea surface temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region of the tropical Pacific have remained above the +2.0°C threshold for a "super" El Niño for more than a week, reaching an anomaly of around +2.1°C by mid-July — more than a month early.

Turkey's unlicensed solar capacity hits 24.2 GW

22 July 2026

Unlicensed rooftop and self-consumption solar capacity in Turkey reached 24.2 GW by May 2026, taking total installed solar capacity to around 27 GW, according to grid operator TEİAŞ data.

Zambia commissions $75mn Chisamba Phase II solar plant

22 July 2026

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the 100-MW Chisamba Phase II solar photovoltaic plant in Central Province, doubling the Chisamba complex’s generation capacity to 200 MW.

Indonesian energy ministry advances 93 hydrogen projects worth $1.8bn

22 July 2026

The Indonesian government is advancing its national hydrogen roadmap, shifting away from imported fossil fuels while building localised clean energy infrastructure across remote islands.

Malaysia launches LSS6 solar tender for 2.5-GW expansion

22 July 2026

Accelerating grid decarbonisation while deploying utility-scale energy storage to meet expanding industrial power demand, Malaysia has opened its largest renewable energy procurement round to date

PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia, eFUELS SEA sign MoU on green hydrogen supply chain

22 July 2026

Indonesian and Singaporean energy firms have formed a strategic partnership, accelerating regional decarbonisation and establishing scalable distribution channels for low-carbon synthetic fuels.

Sri Lanka to raise renewable energy share beyond 70% target

22 July 2026

Sri Lanka plans to raise the contribution of renewable energy to its electricity mix beyond the current 70% target while expanding its transmission infrastructure to support higher levels of clean power integration.

India's renewable energy capacity rises nearly four-fold to 288.6 GW since 2014

22 July 2026

India's installed renewable energy capacity has nearly quadrupled since 2014, reaching 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026.

Colombia's incoming government seeks US energy investment, backs gas exploration revival

21 July 2026

Colombia's incoming administration has begun discussions with US officials to attract investment into the country's energy sector, focusing on energy security, responsible transition policies and the revival of gas exploration

Colombia nears 4.7GW renewable target as solar drives energy expansion

21 July 2026

Colombia has installed or commissioned 4.58GW of photovoltaic capacity since August 2022, with roughly one-quarter still undergoing testing, leaving the government's flagship 6GW+ renewable energy programme about 1.35GW short of its target

Serbia opens tender for documents for €2.6bn Iron Gate III hydropower project

21 July 2026

Serbia has opened a tender for planning and technical documentation for the construction of the Đerdap 3 reversible hydropower plant on the Danube River, a major energy storage project estimated at €2.6bn.

Electric trucks hold key to Thailand’s low-carbon future

21 July 2026

Electric trucks could play a pivotal role in helping Thailand remain competitive in a low-carbon global economy, but high costs and limited infrastructure continue to slow their adoption.

Montenegro plans 3 MW solar power plant in Kolašin area

21 July 2026

A new solar power plant with an installed capacity of 3 MW is planned in the town of Bare in northern Montenegro, with investors submitting a request to the municipality of Kolašin to assess the need for an environmental impact study.

The gas blamed for warming the planet is about to be used to store Ireland’s renewable electricity.

21 July 2026

Energy Dome, a Milan-based energy-storage developer, plans to build a battery in County Offaly that uses carbon dioxide rather than lithium to store power.

Vietnam oil and gas sector eyes clean energy expansion

21 July 2026

Vietnam’s oil and gas industry is strengthening its role in the marine economy while accelerating its shift towards cleaner energy, even as ageing reserves and policy gaps pose growing challenges.

China's Shanxi Installation wins $210m EPC contract for Oman solar project

21 July 2026

Chinese industrial construction company Shanxi Installation Group Co, Ltd has secured a 1.5 bn yuan ($210 mn) engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for Oman's 500 MW Al Kamil Phase I Solar PV Independent Power Project (IPP).

Oman opens renewable electricity market to direct power sales

21 July 2026

Oman has introduced a regulatory framework allowing renewable energy producers to sell electricity directly to eligible consumers, marking a major shift away from the country's long-standing single-buyer model.

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