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China approves construction of ten new nuclear reactors

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China has cleared the construction of ten new nuclear reactors in 2025, marking the fourth year in a row it has approved at least ten reactors, Bloomberg reported. As per local outlet The Paper, the new projects will involve an investment of 200 billion yuan (about USD27 billion or Rs 2.25 trillion). China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) will build four reactors at its Fangchenggang and Taishan plants. China National Nuclear, State Power Investment Corporation, and…

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Chile releases final long-term energy plan for 2023-27

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The Ministerio de Energía (Ministry of Energy) of Chile published the final Planificación Energética de Largo Plazo (PELP) 2023–27 on April 22, 2025, in accordance with Articles 83–86 of the Ley General de Servicios Eléctricos (LGSE) or General Law of Electric Services. PELP is a public policy instrument released every five years to ensure sustainable, resilient, and fair development of Chile’s power sector. It projects energy supply and demand scenarios, identifies renewable energy hubs, and…

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Google signs offshore wind PPA with CIP in Taiwan

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Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) in Taiwan.  Under the terms of the agreement, Google will buy renewable energy from the Fengmiao I offshore wind project, which is set to become operational in 2027. Located off the coast of Taiwan, the Fengmiao I offshore wind project is the first to achieve financial close from Taiwan’s Round 3.1 auction. Once operational, it will power Google’s data center, cloud region,…

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U.S. halts Empire Wind 1 project, raising concerns among global suppliers

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Equinor has suspended offshore construction of its Empire Wind 1 project off the coast of New York following a stop-work order issued by U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. This unexpected directive has raised concerns among European suppliers who had committed to the U.S. offshore wind market.​  Empire Wind 1, a joint venture between Equinor and BP, was poised to become one of the largest offshore wind farms in the U.S., with an 810-megawatt capacity capable…

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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…