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Mauritius secures $151mn financing for Qair Stor’Sun solar storage project

19 February 2026

Mauritius has secured MUR7bn in financing for Qair’s Stor’Sun solar-plus-storage project, a flagship initiative aimed at boosting renewable capacity, improving grid stability and reducing reliance on imported fuels.

Iran pushes ahead with $181mn equivalent utility rollout in south as grid balance tightens

19 February 2026

Iran commissioned roughly $181mn in new water and power infrastructure in Khuzestan Province and launched a further IRR130trn in projects, stepping up efforts to reinforce utility networks in one of the country’s main industrial hubs.

Japan to enforce solar panel recycling rules

19 February 2026

Japan’s government has drawn up legislation that will require photovoltaic power producers to recycle decommissioned solar panels, initially targeting large scale solar farm operators.

Philippines energises first phase of MTerra project

19 February 2026

Meralco PowerGen Corporation, the generation arm of Manila Electric Company, has achieved initial grid synchronisation and energisation for Phase 1 of the 3.5GW MTerra solar development in the Philippines.

Japan to build marine hydrogen engine plant by 2029

19 February 2026

Yanmar Power Solutions, part of Yanmar Holdings, has announced plans to establish a dedicated facility focused on testing hydrogen-powered marine engines

Renewables to contribute 26% of India’s power generation by end-FY2026

19 February 2026

Renewable energy is expected to account for 26% of India’s total electricity generation by the end of FY2026, even as demand conditions remain relatively subdued

ADB backs Thai solar and storage scheme with $350mn in financing

18 February 2026

The two hybrid solar-plus-storage facilities will have a combined contracted capacity of 126MW and 151MWh of battery energy storage.

SiS strengthens renewable supply chain in Thailand

18 February 2026

As Thailand accelerates its shift towards cleaner energy, SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public Company Limited has strengthened its renewable energy operations with the opening of two Solar Distribution Centres in Ubon Ratchathani and Khon Kaen

European Parliament approves 90% emissions cut target for 2040

18 February 2026

The European Parliament last week approved amendments to the EU Climate Law that would require the bloc to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels.

South African miner Sibanye-Stillwater secures 401GWh renewable supply in deal with NOA Group

18 February 2026

Sibanye-Stillwater has secured a 401GWh-per-year renewable energy supply agreement with NOA Group, expanding its clean energy portfolio and accelerating a broader shift in South Africa’s mining sector toward private power procurement.

Eco Wave targets 8.3MW wave energy project at South Africa’s Ngqura port

18 February 2026

Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ:WAVE) has identified potential for an 8.3MW wave energy project at South Africa’s Port of Ngqura, marking a possible entry into the African market as the country seeks to diversify beyond wind and solar.

Sarytogan Graphite reports upgrade at flagship deposit in Kazakhstan

18 February 2026

Sarytogan Graphite has secured an upgrade at its flagship deposit in central Kazakhstan, reporting a revised JORC-compliant mineral resource that includes a reserve of 5.4mn tonnes grading 28.3% total graphitic carbon (TGC).

US backs SMR push in the Philippines with $2.7mn in tech funding

18 February 2026

The US Trade and Development Agency has committed a total of $2.7mn in technical assistance funding to Meralco PowerGen Corp in the Philippines to help evaluate US small modular reactor designs.

Laos expands renewable energy with solar agreement

18 February 2026

On February 11, Laos’ state electricity company signed an agreement with a South Korean private firm to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Oudomxay Province, marking another step in the country’s renewable energy

India to add 30 hydrogen buses and trucks under green hydrogen mission pilots

18 February 2026

India will approve 30 additional hydrogen-powered buses and trucks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, expanding pilot projects aimed at testing hydrogen as a clean fuel solution for heavy commercial vehicles.

Seoul passes new law to fast-track small modular reactors

17 February 2026

The Ministry of Science and ICT in Seoul said the legislation requires the preparation of a five-year master plan for overall SMR system development, alongside annual implementation plans.

Major Turkish geothermal tomato greenhouse targets European markets

17 February 2026

A newly-built 40,000-square-metre geothermal greenhouse at W Agro Park in Kayseri, Central Anatolia, Turkey, is expected to produce around 2,500 tonnes of fresh tomatoes annually, with European export markets the prime target.

Turkey’s EV fleet heading for 400,000 threshold, accounts for 2% of registered vehicles

17 February 2026

In 2011, there were only two dozen electric vehicles (EVs) on Turkey’s roads, but by the end of January the number stood at 385,876, according to official statistics from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat).

Egypt approves 4,720MW renewable energy projects by Kemet Group

17 February 2026

The Egyptian cabinet has approved the implementation of four energy projects by Egypt United National Industries Group (Kemet), with a combined capacity of 4,720MW

Sasol-backed 300MW solar and battery project reaches financial close in South Africa

17 February 2026

A 300MW solar and battery project backed by a 25-year private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sasol Ltd (JSE:SOL) and Air Liquide (EPA:AI) has reached financial close in South Africa, with commercial operations targeted for 2028.

Grenergy secures $355mn Chile financing to expand hybrid solar-storage push

17 February 2026

Spanish renewables group Grenergy has arranged $355mn in non-recourse financing to strengthen its hybrid solar and battery portfolio in Chile, underscoring investor appetite for projects designed to stabilise power supply in renewable-heavy grids.

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