REM - Renewable Energy

Egypt to produce solar panels in Q1 2026 with up to 90% local content

Egypt will begin domestic production of solar panels in Q1 2026, with a local content rate ranging from 80% to 90%

Montenegro’s EPCG begins transport of giant blades for new Gvozd wind farm project

Montenegro’s state-owned power utility EPCG said it has begun transporting giant wind turbine blades for the Gvozd wind farm, a flagship renewable energy project that marks a major milestone for the country’s energy sector.

Sawa Energy secures €2.5mn EU investment to expand solar and battery projects in Uganda

Uganda-based renewables company Sawa Energy has received a €2.5mn ($2.88mn) equity investment from ElectriFI, the EU-funded impact investment facility managed by EDFI Management Company.

Kenya’s KenGen declares record dividend after 54% profit rise

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has declared a final dividend of KES 0.90 ($0.0069) per share, a total payout of KES 5.93bn ($45.79mn), payable on 12 February 2026 to shareholders on the register as of November 27, 2025.

Slovak municipalities could oppose country’s wind energy plans

The country’s majority state controlled Nuclear Energy Company (JESS) plans a wind project which could number up to 45 wind turbines, and has already submitted it for environmental impact assessment (EIA).

Australian PM strengthens trade and green investment ties at 2025 APEC Summit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up a productive visit to the Republic of Korea, where he attended the 2025 APEC Summit from October 29 to November 1, reinforcing Australia’s economic partnerships and regional engagement

Taiwanese solar firms see stronger momentum from 2025 onward

Taiwan’s leading solar manufacturers anticipate a turnaround next year, backed by rising interest from the United States and new restrictions limiting Chinese-linked suppliers.

Taiwan secures major boost to floating offshore wind plans

India plans key nuclear law amendments to attract foreign capital and expand atomic power capacity

The Indian government is preparing significant amendments to two major laws governing the country’s atomic energy sector, aiming to modernise the framework for nuclear power generation and attract foreign investment

Bangladesh and UNDP launch low-carbon urban development project in Dhaka and Chattogram

Loas gets first Deepal EV centre

Laos has taken a significant step towards cleaner transport with the official introduction of the Deepal electric vehicle (EV) brand and the opening of the country’s first authorised Deepal dealership in Vientiane.

Constant Energy acquires Thai solar portfolio

Renewable energy developer and power producer Constant Energy has completed the purchase of a 7.7-MW solar park portfolio in Thailand from EDP Renewables APAC

China-backed wind project boosts Vietnam’s green shift

In Binh Dai commune, located in Vietnam’s southern Vinh Long province, rows of offshore wind turbines now rise above the waters of the Mekong Delta, reflecting the country’s accelerating move towards renewable power

Vietnam, UK deepen clean energy ties

Vietnam and the United Kingdom have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering cooperation in clean energy and trade

Plug Power inks 2GW electrolyser agreement with Allied Biofuels for Uzbekistan SAF facility

Plug Power has entered into a binding deal with Allied Biofuels FE LLC (ABF) to deliver up to 2 gigawatts of its GenEco PEM electrolyser systems for a new sustainable and electro-sustainable aviation fuel facility in Uzbekistan.

South Africa’s maxwell+spark raises $15mn Series B to scale industrial logistics electrification

South African-founded maxwell+spark, which develops lithium-ion systems to electrify forklifts and refrigerated transport, raised $15mn in a Series B round led by Klima, Alantra’s energy transition fund.

Tokayev says Kazakhstan should prepare for water shortages

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged greater preparedness for worsening water shortages ahead, stressing the need for modern irrigation and efficient resource management.

Bulat Utemuratov Foundation launches Aral Sea restoration project with UC Berkeley and IFAS

The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation has unveiled a major environmental initiative aimed at restoring the degraded ecosystem of the Aral Sea seabed, one of the world’s most severely damaged ecological zones, the foundation said in a press release.

Croatia submits reform package on construction, spatial planning and energy efficiency to parliament

The Croatian government on October 30 submitted to parliament a package of three reform bills on spatial planning, construction and energy efficiency in building.

Singapore, Chile and New Zealand launch green economy partnership agreement at APEC Summit

Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand have officially launched negotiations for a plurilateral Green Economy Partnership Agreement (GEPA), aimed at setting new global standards for sustainable trade and investment

Indonesia to spotlight high-integrity carbon market at COP30 pavilion in Brazil

Indonesia will showcase the vast potential of its national carbon market at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, from November 10-21

ADB approves $460mn loan to boost rural solar power and farming in India's Maharashtra

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $460mn results-based loan to modernise rural power infrastructure in the Indian state of Maharashtra

Japan moves to tighten oversight of large-scale solar projects

Taiwan sets timeline for nationwide circular economy strategy

Taiwan will present its long term blueprint for a circular economy in 2026 as part of its wider push toward a greener, low carbon future.

$32.2bn needed for Cambodia’s green transition

Cambodia is advancing its green finance framework as it seeks to mobilise $32.2bn to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2035.