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1Q EV, hybrid sales in Turkey account for more than half of market

9 April 2026

Slightly more than half of the cars sold in Turkey in the first quarter of this year were reportedly electric and hybrid vehicles.

Brazil set to launch biomethane market

9 April 2026

Brazil’s oil and gas regulator ANP expects the first biomethane guarantee-of-origin certificates to be issued in May, triggering compliance requirements under the Fuel of the Future law.

South Africa showcases green hydrogen roadmap at UNIDO conference

9 April 2026

South Africa has outlined a roadmap to develop a green hydrogen industry aimed at exporting to major global markets amid rising demand while calling for greater funding and technical support.

Namibian rail operator TransNamib pilots hydrogen-powered locomotive, seeks pivot from diesel engines

9 April 2026

TransNamib Holdings (TransNamib), Namibia’s state-owned rail company, has launched a six-month trial run for a locomotive powered by hydrogen and diesel in partnership with Belgian giant CMB. TECH (EBR: CMBT).

India’s clean energy push hinges on debt markets

9 April 2026

India’s ambition to scale up renewable energy capacity to 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and achieve a 60% non-fossil fuel energy mix by 2035 will depend as much on financing structures as on policy and technology.

India clears two mega hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh

9 April 2026

India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved a combined investment of INR401.75bn ($4.4bn) for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

Windfall tax delay exposes Indonesia’s challenge in capturing commodity gains

9 April 2026

Indonesia recently announced that it had delayed the rollout of its windfall tax proposal on coal and nickel exports. The country noted that the complexity of balancing fiscal needs with industrial policy is behind the delay

Polish builder Erbud launches strategic options review following 15% EBITDA growth in 2025

9 April 2026

Polish construction company Erbud announced on April 8 the launch of a strategic options overview, a move that does not rule out capital injections or major changes to its shareholder structure, after posting a 15% y/y increase in 2025 EBITDA.

Peru scales up solar capacity as Sunny complex reaches 345 MW

8 April 2026

Peru accelerates solar deployment as Kallpa’s Sunny complex reaches 345 MW, signalling a broader expansion pipeline of 1.42 GW set to reshape the country’s renewable energy landscape by 2028.

Iran brings 12MW solar plant online in Khorasan Razavi as renewables push gathers pace

8 April 2026

Iran inaugurated a 12MW solar power plant in Bardaskan, northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, citing governor general Gholamreza Mozaffari, who framed the launch as evidence of resilience following the February 28 outbreak of war.

Turkey raises wholesale electricity price ceiling by 32%

8 April 2026

Turkey’s energy watchdog EPDK has applied a 32% hike to the price ceiling on the Day Ahead Market at Energy Exchange Istanbul (EPIAS). The increase takes it to Turkish lira (TRY) 4,500/MWh ($101/MWh) from TRY 3,400/MWh.

Falling electrotech costs create a fast catch up path for Global South

8 April 2026

A new energy pathway is emerging for developing economies, one that challenges the assumption that fossil fuels are a prerequisite for growth, according to a new report by Ember.

AfDB-backed scheme channels $11.3mn into African mini-grids

8 April 2026

A joint programme led by the African Development Bank Group and the Nordic Development Fund is directing $11.3mn into renewable mini-grid projects across 14 African countries to expand electricity access in underserved areas

Indonesia confirms July 1 rollout for B50 biodiesel mandate

8 April 2026

Indonesian energy minister Bahlil Lahadalia has announced that Indonesia will officially implement its B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, marking a world-leading shift toward palm-based fuel self-sufficiency

India’s prototype fast breeder reactor achieves first criticality milestone

8 April 2026

India has marked a major breakthrough in its nuclear energy programme with the 500MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieving first criticality on April 6.

Bangladesh plans largest solar power plant at Rampal

8 April 2026

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) has moved to establish a 442-MW solar power plant in Rampal, Bagerhat, marking the country’s largest solar project to date.

Kyrgyzstan considers calling referendum on move into nuclear power

7 April 2026

Kyrgyzstan might proceed with a national referendum on whether to construct a nuclear power plant (NPP), according to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiyev.

Colombia's Isagén, US Atlas secure financing for $453mn solar project in Colombia

7 April 2026

Isagén and Atlas Renewable Energy have reached financial close for the El Campano solar project in Córdoba, paving the way for construction of a 128.8 MWdc facility expected to begin operations in the third quarter of 2027

Colombia's Ecopetrol chief steps aside temporarily amid probes and political tensions

7 April 2026

The board of Colombia’s state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol has asked its chief executive Ricardo Roa to step aside temporarily until after the presidential election cycle, following mounting legal scrutiny and internal dissent

Cuba turns to Chinese solar imports as energy crisis deepens under oil curbs

7 April 2026

Cuba is accelerating imports of Chinese solar technology to mitigate worsening electricity shortages linked to tighter oil supply restrictions, as the island seeks to stabilise its fragile power system

Blackstone invests in Bulgarian solar developer Sunotec

7 April 2026

German-Bulgarian solar photovoltaic developer Sunotec has secured a structured equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities unit to support its expansion across Europe.

Cuba to boost power output with Russian fuel as floating plants add 124MW

7 April 2026

Cuba said two floating power units will generate 124MW of electricity from mid-April following the arrival of Russian fuel shipments, as the island seeks to ease a deepening energy shortfall

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