REM - Renewable Energy

PepsiCo ramps up Brazil push on regenerative farming

Hero Future to play a part in 4-GW green expansion in Andhra Pradesh

Hero Future Energies has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the government of Andhra Pradesh to pursue a substantial expansion of the state’s clean-energy capacity.

EBRD announces completed upgrade and relaunch of Soviet-era Qairokkum hydro plant in Tajikistan

The upgrade and relaunch of Tajikistan’s Soviet-era Qairokkum hydroelectric power plant (QHPP) has taken place.

AI debate takes centre stage at Brazil’s COP30

Alcazar Energy Partners in talks to acquire 500-MW Niat wind project in Egypt from Siemens Gamesa

Alcazar Energy Partners is in reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire the 500-MW Niat wind project in Egypt from Siemens Gamesa, a move that would deepen its presence in the Gulf of Suez wind corridor.

Argentina's Genneia to issue new dollar-denominated bond

Argentine energy company Genneia has announced a new US dollar-denominated bond issuance, designated Class XLIX and governed by New York law, with the auction scheduled to begin on November 20.

Maharashtra State Power awards solar installation contract

Pace Digitek has been awarded an INR9.29bn ($105mn) contract by Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL) to deliver a 200-MW AC solar installation, part of the utility’s broader 300-MW AC procurement round.

EnviTec Biogas plant to make debut in the Philippines

The 1.4-MW facility, to be sited in Candelaria in Quezon Province, is scheduled to begin delivering power to the Meralco distribution network by June 2026.

Renewables provider CrossBoundary Energy secures $200mn loan for investment in Africa

Africa-focused renewable energy provider CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) has secured $200mn of more senior debt from a group of lenders, including Absa of South Africa and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO).

South African electrotech Plentify raises Series A funding to accelerate global expansion

South African electrotech startup Plentify has raised an undisclosed Series A round to support planned expansion into the U.K., Australia and Brazil, markets facing rising grid-congestion pressures.

COP30 will likely not produce roadmap to transition from fossil fuels

UN climate talks are nearing an end with battle lines drawn over fossil fuels, as dozens of countries demanded a roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas in the face of fierce resistance.

Ghana, EU close six-year nuclear safety drive as Accra advances power ambitions

Ghana and the European Union have wrapped up a six-year programme to strengthen the country’s nuclear regulatory framework.

Greek PPC plans €3bn investments in Romania over next three years

PPC is already Romania's largest investor in renewable energy with about 1.3GW of capacity.

South Korea buys Indonesia palm producer to boost biofuels

Deep Taiwanese geothermal exploration encounters lower-than-ideal heat

A deep geothermal test well in Yuanshan, Yilan County, has reached its full 4000m depth, but the heat levels recorded at the bottom were lower than anticipated.

Asia Cement boosts 180MW floating wind farm off Taiwan coast

Taiwan approved a 180MW floating wind farm, "Rui Li 1," despite Beijing tensions. Led by IX Renewables, this move boosts domestic clean power, underscoring Taiwan's commitment to energy security amid regional unpredictability.

Singapore is sharpening economic strategy to expand global reach

Singapore is strengthening its long-term economic strategy with a series of “bolder moves” aimed at bringing in more high-growth companies, encouraging local firms to expand overseas, and positioning the country as a global hub

India and Japan eye deeper energy partnership

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, held a roundtable in Tokyo with senior representatives of Japanese industry to explore new pathways for Indo-Japanese cooperation across the full energy value chain

NPCIL signs MoU with India's Maharashtra state to explore nuclear power

NPCIL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company and the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation to examine opportunities for jointly developing nuclear power projects across the state

Turkey urged to commit to faster action to unlock its geothermal potential

Turkey needs to commit to faster action to unlock its geothermal potential through exploration and plant construction, according to Ufuk Senturk, chairman of the board of the Turkish Geothermal Power Plant Investors Association.

Chinese EV charger module supplier AcePower partners with Turkey’s IMECAR

AcePower, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) charger module supplier, has announced a partnership with IMECAR, a Turkish EV equipment provider.

Brazil pushes COP30 draft into endgame

Montenegro may seek one-year delay in EU carbon border fee, EPCG says

Montenegro’s state-run power utility EPCG says there is a possibility that the EU’s planned Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — which introduces a levy on imported electricity produced from coal — may be delayed for non-EU countries.

Morocco unveils $7.8bn green public transport investment plan by 2029

Laos launches $10mn electricity subsidy for households

The Lao government has launched an electricity subsidy to reduce utility costs for households consuming up to 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month, effective from September