REM - Renewable Energy

Brazil’s Lula blocks parts of environment bill

Egypt-UAE venture Infinity Power win tender to develop two solar plants in Côte d'Ivoire

Infinity Power, a partnership between Egypt’s Infinity and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar, has won a tender to develop two solar power plants in Côte d'Ivoire, achieving record-low tariffs for West and Central Africa.

Turkey’s Orta Asya signs final agreements with Kyrgyzstan for hydropower projects worth $10bn

Turkey’s Orta Asya Investment Holding said on August 11 it has signed final agreements with the Kyrgyz Ministry of Energy for build-operate-transfer model hydropower investments in Kyrgyzstan worth up to $10bn, according to Turkish media reports.

Uzbekistan, Russia's Rosatom move to fast-track construction of large NPP

Uzbekistan is working on plans to accelerate the construction of a high-capacity nuclear power plant (NPP) in partnership with Russia’s state atomic power corp Rosatom.

Uzbekistan accelerates Tashkent power upgrades as electricity demand climbs 6%

Since the beginning of 2025, the number of electricity consumers in Uzbekistan’s capital has risen by 40,000, with demand up 6%, according to the presidential press service.

Saudi Arabia creates database to protect blue economy contributing SAR22bn to GDP

Saudi Arabia plans to create a database to enhance protection of the blue economy that contributes SAR22bn ($5.87bn) to gross domestic product .

Genneia commences production at Argentine solar farm

Argentine energy company Genneia has commenced commercial operations at its Anchoris solar farm in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza province, following a $160mn investment in the 180 MW facility utilising 360,000 bifacial solar modules.

Onshore and off – Vietnam’s battle to balance its wind power sector

Vietnam’s onshore wind development is actively transitioning from fringe to mainstream, propelled by favourable geography, generous policies, and growing international investment.

Kazakhstan to produce own nuclear fuel as construction of first NPP begins

Kazakhstan, the world’s largest uranium producer, will begin producing its own nuclear fuel for its future planned nuclear power plants (NPPs), the country’s atomic energy agency announced on August 8.

Report exposes greenwashing in Chinese-funded projects across Indonesia

A new study by the Centre of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS), Behind the Green Curtain, has uncovered significant evidence of greenwashing and so-called “transition washing” in investment projects backed by Chinese funding in Indonesia

Indonesia targets 2027 launch for Merauke biodiesel plant as energy transition push intensifies

Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is stepping up efforts to speed up biodiesel production in Merauke, South Papua, as part of a drive to strengthen domestic energy supplies and advance the country’s renewable energy agenda

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, MUFG discuss boosting investments in technology and green energy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on August 8 hosted a courtesy visit from a delegation of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), led by chairman Kanetsugu Mike, in Putrajaya,

India targets 22-GW nuclear power capacity by 2032 under 100-GW clean energy mission

India plans to expand its nuclear power generation capacity from the current 8.8 GW to 22 GW by 2032 as part of the 100-GW Nuclear Energy Mission

Uruguay sets new July record for electricity demand with renewables dominating supply

Pakistan approves 100-MW solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) of Pakistan has given the green light for a 100-MW solar photovoltaic power project in Gilgit-Baltistan, marking a major advance in renewable energy access for the region

Nakanomori finalises environmental review for 25.2MW wind project in Fukushima

Nakanomori Wind Power has concluded the environmental assessment for a planned 25.2-megawatt onshore wind facility in Fukushima Prefecture.

India’s first green ammonia auction secures record-low price

Marking a significant breakthrough for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Solar Energy Corporation of India has concluded its inaugural auction for green ammonia procurement under the SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A), setting a record-low price

India to fast-track small modular reactors under nuclear energy mission

India is set to fast-track the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its newly announced Nuclear Energy Mission under the Viksit Bharat vision, with the long-term goal of reaching 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047

Fugro to provide geotechnical services for 700 MW offshore wind project in Taiwan

Fugro, a global leader in geo-data solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, has been awarded a contract to carry out geotechnical investigations for the 700 megawatt Youde offshore wind farm in Taiwan.

Wind and solar generated power accounts for record 29.6% of Turkey’s electricity production in June

Electricity generated from wind and solar sources accounted for a record 29.6% of Turkey’s electricity production in June, according to the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry.

North Macedonia proposes faster permits, higher rooftop solar limits to boost renewables

North Macedonia's energy ministry has proposed key legal changes to boost rooftop solar and improve energy efficiency.

Colombian solar project gets first environmental license under new regime

Colombia's National Environmental Licensing Authority approved the country's first solar project under revised regulatory framework Decree 852 of 2024, marking a significant milestone in the nation's renewable energy transition.

EPCG launches €50mn tender for battery storage systems to modernise Montenegro’s energy sector

Montenegro’s power utility EPCG said on August 7 it has taken a major step toward energy modernisation by launching a tender procedure for the procurement of two large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Acciona Energia reviews renewable portfolio in Mexico following sector exits

Spanish renewable energy company Acciona Energia has initiated a comprehensive review of its entire Mexican operations portfolio, including existing installations and development projects, as part of a global asset rotation strategy

Genneia commences operations at Argentine solar farm

Argentine energy company Genneia has commenced commercial operations at the Anchoris solar farm in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza province, marking another significant milestone in the country's renewable energy expansion.