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US confirms high tariffs on solar cells from Southeast Asia

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US trade authorities have confirmed high tariffs on most solar cells imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This follows a year-long investigation triggered by US manufacturers’ claims that Chinese-owned companies were underpricing products in the market. The investigation began after the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee filed a petition in April 2024, alleging that Chinese solar companies operating in these countries were selling panels below production costs and receiving unfair subsidies. The…

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Nigeria cuts electricity subsidy burden by 35% after tariff hike

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Nigeria has reduced its electricity subsidies by 35% following a targeted tariff hike for high-use consumers, according to Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu. Previously, the government was spending nearly N200 billion ($125 million) monthly to keep tariffs low. In 2023, it removed subsidies for the top 15% of consumers, mainly high-usage households and businesses, helping the market generate an additional N700 billion in revenue, a 70% increase. The move has eased the state’s financial strain, cutting…

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Vietnam plans $136.3bn shift to renewables and nuclear by 2030

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Vietnam will invest $136.3 billion in its power sector by 2030 to expand capacity and reduce coal use. Installed capacity is set to grow from over 80 GW in 2023 to between 183 GW and 236 GW. Coal’s share will fall to 13.1%–16.9%. Solar will rise to 25.3%–31.1%, wind to 14.2%–16.1%, and LNG to 9.5%–12.3%. Offshore wind may add 6–17 GW between 2030 and 2035, though no plants exist yet. The plan revives Vietnam’s nuclear…

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EDF commissions South Africa’s first IPP-developed main transmission substation

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EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of the French Électricité de France (EDF) Group, has commissioned the 400/132 kV Koruson main transmission substation (MTS) near Noupoort in South Africa’s Northern Cape. This is the first major transmission substation in the country to be developed entirely by an independent power producer (IPP). The MTS connects 1.5 GW of renewable energy to the national grid and forms part of the Koruson 1 cluster, developed in partnership with H1 Holdings,…

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European Commission approves €400 million Spanish aid scheme for renewable hydrogen

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The European Commission has approved a €400 million Spanish State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The scheme will be implemented through the European Hydrogen Bank’s Auctions-as-a-Service tool. It will enable the construction of up to 345 MW of electrolyser capacity and the production of up to 221,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen in Spain. The support will help the country move towards its national target of 12 GW of electrolyser capacity by…

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China to continue coal plant construction through 2027

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China plans to continue building coal-fired power plants until at least 2027, according to new government guidelines aimed at upgrading the country’s coal power infrastructure. The decision, released by China’s state planner and energy regulator, is stirring debate over the nation’s long-term climate commitments, particularly its pledge to start cutting coal use between 2026 and 2030. Officials say new coal plants will be built only in areas where they are needed to handle peak power…

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EU set to add record 89 GW of renewables in 2025

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The European Union is projected to install 89 GW of new renewable energy capacity in 2025, according to European Commission estimates reported by Reuters. This includes 70 GW of solar and 19 GW of wind power. If achieved, this would surpass 2024’s total of 78.4 GW, marking a new record in annual additions. The EU’s accelerated deployment of renewables is central to its climate targets and its goal to eliminate Russian gas imports by 2027….

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PJM partners with Google and Tapestry to use AI for faster grid integration

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PJM Interconnection has launched a multiyear partnership with Google and Tapestry to apply artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at improving grid planning and speeding up the integration of new energy sources. PJM operates the power grid for 67 million people across 13 US states and the District of Columbia. The collaboration will use Google Cloud and Google DeepMind to develop AI models that enhance PJM’s ability to process interconnection requests. The tools will help streamline…

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Iraq signs MoUs with US firms for 24 GW power and 3 GW solar projects

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Iraq has signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with US entities to develop large-scale energy projects for reducing dependence on Iranian imports and diversifying its power sources. The Iraqi prime minister’s media office announced the agreements as part of the country’s broader energy strategy. Under the first MoU, GE Vernova will develop combined-cycle gas power plants with a total capacity of 24 GW. This is expected to be Iraq’s largest and most advanced power generation…

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ADB and AIIB back Caspian green energy corridor project

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the energy ministries of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. The agreement supports the feasibility study for the Caspian Green Energy Corridor Project. This MoU outlines a joint effort to create the legal and institutional setup needed for cross-border electricity trade among the three Central Asian nations. The project aims to boost regional energy ties and promote…