Renewable energy sources accounted for 54.1 per cent of electricity generated in the European Union (EU) in the second quarter of 2026, slightly down from 54.3 per cent in the same period of 2025, according to Eurostat....
Saudi-listed Acwa has reached the Project Commercial Operation Date (PCOD) for the utility systems serving The Red Sea destination, marking the first time a giga-project in Saudi Arabia has brought its entire utility infrastructure into commercial operation using only renewable energy and without support from the national grid....
Saudi-listed Acwa has signed an MoU with Korea Western Power (KOWEPO) to explore renewable energy opportunities in Uzbekistan. Signed in Tashkent, the agreement covers potential cooperation in renewable energy, energy storage and related infrastructure projects....
Indonesia is positioning renewable energy, digital technology, agriculture and electric vehicle (EV) downstreaming as key sectors for European Union investment ahead of the planned 2027 implementation of the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA)....
King Fahad Industrial Port in Yanbu has received nine wind turbines and related equipment aboard the Pacific Titan to support Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy expansion and upcoming Starah and Shaqra wind projects under the National Renewable Energy Programme....
The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has invited public and private sector renewable energy developers in Central America and the Caribbean to submit project proposals for potential financing through its Climate Investment Platform (CIP) and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform....
Masdar and Montenegro’s EPCG have advanced their renewable energy partnership, signing agreements for 150MW of solar projects and exploring over 400MW of pumped hydro storage under a joint venture targeting 2GW of clean energy capacity....
European Union (EU) renewable energy use rose to 26.2 per cent of gross final energy consumption in 2025, Eurostat data showed, continuing long-term growth but remaining below the bloc’s 2030 target of 42.5 per cent....
Rosen Group has commissioned a 2 MW photovoltaic system at its Lingen site, Germany, featuring 4,500 solar modules and smart energy management. The €2 million ($2.3 million) project enables 98.7 per cent on-site electricity use, advancing renewable energy goals....
Terra-Gen has begun commercial operations at its 80MW Lockhart Solar PV IV project in California, expanding its renewable energy portfolio and generating enough electricity to power about 40,000 homes and businesses annually under a long-term supply agreement....
The European Investment Bank approved €17.4 billion ($20 billion) in financing, including €3.7 billion for clean energy projects, to boost Europe's energy security while supporting renewable energy, power grids and sustainable development across Europe and neighbouring countries....
Konecranes has secured two crane modernisation contracts from Brazilian renewable energy and electricity transmission company AXIA Energia to upgrade lifting equipment at the Manso and Mascarenhas de Moraes hydroelectric power plants....
UK-based Metatek-Group has launched a three-year airborne survey programme in Nigeria, expanding geological mapping across 210,000 square kilometres using advanced geophysical technologies to support energy exploration, mineral development and renewable energy projects....
Alternative Energy Projects Company (AEP), a Kuwait-based renewable energy developer, has announced plans to raise capital to fund the expansion of its solar energy business across Kuwait and Mena region. It has appointed Kamco Invest, in collaboration with Burgan Bank, to lead the transaction....
Eni Storage Systems has begun building an LFP battery hub in Brindisi, Italy, targeting 16 GWh annual capacity by 2030. The project will support renewable energy storage, grid stability, and Europe’s growing BESS market....
Italy’s electricity generation mix shifted in 2025, with renewable energy output falling by 1.5 per cent while thermal power generation increased by 5.2 per cent, contributing to a 2.4 per cent rise in overall electricity production, according to a report by the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (ARERA)....
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $265 million loan to support Morocco’s Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project, a major clean energy initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s electricity grid and expanding renewable energy integration....
China’s installed power capacity reached 4.01 billion kW by May 2026, ranking first globally. Non-fossil fuels accounted for 62 per cent of capacity, driven by growth in renewable energy projects, including offshore wind and nuclear power....
Malaysia is expected to surpass its 2040 National Energy Policy renewable energy target of 18.43GW by 2031, supported by large-scale solar projects, strong policies, financing access, and improved grid and storage capabilities, says GlobalData....
Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Round-The-Clock project by Masdar that combines solar with a massive amount of battery capacity is a global blueprint for the continuous and reliable supply of renewable energy, said the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)....
