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TCL Solar and Grid Africa to deploy distributed energy in Zimbabwe and Zambia

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TCL Solar has partnered with Grid Africa to develop 100 MW of distributed solar photovoltaic and battery storage systems across Zimbabwe and Zambia.  The initiative will focus on enhancing energy access for critical sectors such as telecom, data centres, and commercial and industrial consumers. Grid Africa, a pan-African distributed energy developer, aims to deliver scalable and reliable energy solutions across the continent. The partnership targets rapid deployment by leveraging both countries’ existing transmission and distribution…

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Philippines to pilot global model for replacing coal with clean energy

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The Rockefeller Foundation and a group of international partners—ACEN Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Keppel, and GenZero—are launching a pilot project in the Philippines to demonstrate a new model for replacing coal with clean energy.  The project will focus on the early retirement of the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) coal plant, which will be replaced by a mix of solar, wind, and battery storage systems. This initiative is part of the Foundation’s Coal to Clean…

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Israel approves planning for nationwide green hydrogen pipeline

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Israel will begin work on a national blueprint for a green hydrogen pipeline following approval from the National Planning and Building Council.   The proposed system will stretch from the Jezreel Valley in the north to Eilot near Eilat in the south. It will channel green hydrogen produced from excess renewable energy to industrial zones, aiming to improve grid stability and cut fossil fuel dependence. A hydrogen valley is also planned in southern Israel. This hub…

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World Bank approves loan for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s energy transition

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On May 1, 2025, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a €79.90 million loan and €2.89 million grant to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s National Energy and Climate Plan. This funding aims to enhance energy security, promote economic transition, and create job opportunities in regions shifting away from coal. The Just Transition in Select Coal Regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina Project will focus on repurposing post-mining lands in Banovići, Zenica, and Kreka, facilitating the…

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Vietnam approves amended National Power Development Plan VIII

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Vietnam has officially approved the amended National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) for the 2021-2030 period, with a long-term vision extending to 2050. This revision, under Decision 768/QD-TTg, replaces the previous version (Decision 500/QD-TTg) and responds to the country’s growing electricity demand and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The revised plan addresses Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, with the aim to support annual average GDP growth of 10% between 2026 and 2030,…

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Indonesia targets 10GW nuclear power by 2040

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Indonesia is set to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity by 2040, with plans also to introduce 10GW of nuclear power, according to a Reuters report. In February 2025, the country announced plans to build nuclear power plants with a capacity of 4.3GW, aiming to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. These developments are part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the special energy and…

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Ireland launches National Offshore Renewable Energy Plan

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Ireland’s Ministery for Climate, Environment, and Energy has launched the National Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) as part of the country’s efforts to reach at least 5 GW of offshore wind capacity and 80% renewable electricity by 2030. The DMAP aims to support Ireland’s decarbonisation goals and will contribute to the nation’s offshore wind target of 20 GW by 2040. The plan will be completed by the end of 2027 and…

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Equinor and Polenergia get final clearance for Bałtyk 1 offshore wind

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Equinor and Polenergia have received the final environmental decision for the Bałtyk 1 offshore wind farm in Poland’s Baltic Sea. The clearance, issued by the Regional Director for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk, marks a key milestone ahead of Poland’s 2025 offshore wind auction. Bałtyk 1 will have a planned capacity of up to 1.56 GW and will be located 81 km off the Polish coast. Power from the project will be transmitted to the Krzemienica…

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Spain and Portugal recover from historic blackout

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Spain and Portugal began restoring power after experiencing the worst blackout in their history on 28 April 2025.  The outage, which started around 10:33 GMT, caused massive disruptions, including grounding planes, halting public transport, shutting down stores, and forcing the closure of Spanish oil refineries. Hospitals suspended routine operations, while traffic in Madrid came to a standstill. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reported that Spain’s power grid lost 15 gigawatts of electricity in just five…

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Lebanon signs loan with World Bank for electricity sector reforms

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Lebanon has secured a USD250 million loan agreement with the World Bank to address long-standing issues and modernise the country’s energy infrastructure. The loan will help establish a national control centre, improve accounting and billing systems at the state-run Electricity of Lebanon, and develop scalable solar energy farms. The first phase of solar projects is expected to generate 150 MW, saving Lebanon around USD40 million annually in fuel costs. This agreement marks the first loan…