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Hyundai to launch electric vehicle production at Turkey plant in 2026
Korean giant plans to move to a zero-tailpipe emissions portfolio of vehicles in Europe by 2035.
Emerging issues in the Bangladesh renewable energy and power sector
Only about 4% of Bangladesh's 28,000 MW of installed capacity is renewable energy sources.
Adoption of Chinese wind technology sparks security fears in Europe
Germany has been warned that allowing Chinese firms to supply wind turbines could pose a threat to its political system and economy.
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Forest fires drive up Ukraine war emissions
The war in Ukraine has generated nearly 230mn tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions since Russia's full-scale invasion began three years ago, with forest fires significantly contributing to the increase, according to a new analysis.
Saudi philanthropic foundation launches AI platform to track global climate change
Alwaleed Philanthropies has unveiled Atlai 2.0, an advanced AI-powered platform designed to transform climate change monitoring.
Serbia’s second renewables auction attracts global investment
Serbia successfully allocated its full 424.8-MW quota in the second round of its renewable energy auction, supported by the EBRD.
Azerbaijan positions itself as a key player in the global hydrogen economy
Azerbaijan targets 1.9mn tonnes of hydrogen production by 2060, and plans exports to Europe and Asia.
Masdar, TotalEnergies sign deal to expand clean energy access in Africa and Asia
Masdar and TotalEnergies to collaborate to provide reliable, sustainable electricity to communities in Africa and explore new clean energy opportunities in Southeast Asia.
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North Pole temperature soars 20°C above average
Temperatures skyrocketed at the North Pole on February 9, climbing 20°C above average and surpassing the melting point.
Turkey completes tenders for 800 MW of solar
Half a billion dollars will be invested in building the plants. Sixty-seven companies placed 146 initial bids.
Arctic set to undergo irreversible damage as hopes of hitting the 1.5C Paris target fade
The Arctic is set to undergo dramatic and irreversible changes in the coming years if global warming reaches 2.7°C above pre-industrial levels, according to a new paper from Science that will see large swathes of polar ice and permafrost melt.
Jindal Nuclear plans to build 18GWe of nuclear power generation capacity in India
Jindal Nuclear plans to build 18GWe of nuclear power generation capacity in India over the next two decades
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India signs MoU to advance decarbonisation efforts
India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs-backed think tank, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Carbon Market Association of India to enhance the country’s carbon markets.
French TotalEnergies signs $820mn Iraqi solar power deal
France's TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Basra Investment Commission to construct a 1,000-MW solar power plant in Iraq
NEOM food unit Topian signs SAR1.9bn Jazan aquaculture deal
NEOM food company Topian has signed a SAR1.9bn ($507mn) investment agreement with Jazan City for Primary and Manufacturing Industries to establish a major aquaculture project, during the Saudi International Marine Exhibition in Riyadh on Feb 4.
India eyes at least 100GW of nuclear power by 2047
During the Union Budget 2025–26 presented on February 1, the Indian government announced the launch of the Nuclear Energy Mission, aiming to develop at least 100GW of nuclear power by 2047.
EBRD to support Poland’s green transition with €200mn loan for Baltica 2 wind project
Baltica 2 offshore wind farm will be a boon for Poland, which is struggling to meet its green transition targets.
China hit its ambitious renewable energy targets six years ahead of schedule
China remains the largest emitter of GHGs, but it has also emerged as the global green energy champion after Beijing threw itself into building out its renewable energy generating capacity.
The UK, Germany and China lead global offshore wind farm roll-outs, but the rest of the world is lagging far behind.
Poland is about to double its offshore wind power generation capacity but apart from Germany and the UK, offshore wind power remains underdeveloped around the world, with the notable exception of China.
India’s PM SuryaGhar scheme brings rooftop solar to 850,000 homes in first year
Under the PM SuryaGhar Yojana, which aims to facilitate the installation of 10mn solar panels, the Indian government has managed 850,000 installations in the first year