POWERCHINA has announced plans to develop wind farms and green infrastructure in Vietnam. The partnership reflects growing China–Vietnam cooperation. A key achievement is the full grid connection of the Huong Linh 4 Wind Power Plant, a 30 MW facility expected to generate 90,000 MWh annually, sufficient to power 48,000 households and reduce carbon emissions by 72,000 metric tonnes.
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The energy storage platform backed by Stonepeak and CHC has secured 20-year fixed revenue contracts for five BESS projects. These projects have a total capacity of 348 MW and were awarded in Japan’s latest long-term decarbonisation auction. This is the platform’s second consecutive success in the government tender.
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Zelestra has secured a $113 million project financing credit facility for its 81 MWdc Jasper County Solar Project in Jasper County, Indiana. The project already has a long-term environmental attributes purchase agreement (EAPA) with Meta. The project is expected to be fully operational in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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AXA IM Alts has signed an agreement to acquire a 50 per cent stake in Coalburn 1 project from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). Coalburn 1 is a 500 MW and two-hour duration lithium-ion BESS facility. The project is located in South Lanarkshire, in southern Scotland. The agreement will take effect upon the site’s commissioning. The project is expected to begin commercial operations in early 2026.
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Origin Energy has reached a significant milestone in the development of its 1.5 GW Yanco Delta wind farm by securing full transmission access rights totalling 1,460 MW from Australian EnergyCo. The latter is the statutory authority responsible for leading the development of the renewable energy zone (REZ) and associated transmission network infrastructure in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The wind farm is set to be developed on a vast 33,000-hectare site located 10 km north-west of Jerilderie in southern NSW.
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DAS Solar has officially commenced construction of its first overseas 3 GW module manufacturing plant in Mandeure, France. The Mandeure facility, situated in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, benefits from excellent transport links and robust local infrastructure. The company also plans to build additional ingot and wafer production units in France.
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Iberdrola has finalised an agreement with Kansai to jointly invest in the 315 MW Windanker offshore wind farm, located in the Baltic Sea. After receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, Iberdrola will hold a 51 per cent stake in the project. According to the deal, the total valuation of the wind farm stands at approximately €1,280 million. The project is expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026.
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The Ministerio de Energía or Ministry of Energy of Chile, published the final Planificación Energética de Largo Plazo (PELP) or Long-Term Strategic Planning (PELP) 2023-27 on April 22, 2025, which is 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.
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Battery circularity strengthens the EV battery supply chain, improves its efficiency, bolsters the economy, and increases energy independence. As demand for EV batteries grows rapidly, the United States must ensure a responsible, resilient supply chain is in place to meet this demand. By adopting the approaches outlined above, the country can hasten instead of impede the transition to electrified transportation, while reducing negative impacts and risks in the supply chain, increasing our energy independence and security, and boosting our economy.
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As the world expands its wind power base, O&M will be the foundation for sustained asset performance. In a bid to meet renewable purchase targets, it is fair to expect that the wind capacities will grow further, thereby increasing the market size for wind O&M. Going forward, the sector should gradually move towards a data-centric, cyber-secure, and cost-optimised O&M model. Building a robust and future-ready O&M ecosystem will call for greater support for digital innovation, local capability development, and open data initiatives.
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As the electricity sector relies more on variable energy sources like wind and solar, grid-connected energy storage will become increasingly important to support reliable electricity supply. Storage can transfer electricity generated during hours when renewable energy is plentiful to meet demand at other times of the day. Grid-scale storage specifically can also provide key grid services, such as reserve power, frequency response, and flexible ramping, to support grid stability. As the needs of the grid evolve, storage can provide effective solutions, but it does not always fit neatly into the market designs and operating practices in the electricity sector. This extract focuses on policies in place and under discussion that could have an impact on grid-scale storage deployment and the market structures that affect storage operations and incentives.
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2024 was a year of vigorous development for China’s wind power industry. India’s wind energy sector is witnessing strong growth, with 3.4 GW of new capacity added in 2024. Singapore is setting an example of regional collaboration within the APAC region. The upcoming Green Energy Auction Program 5 (GEAP 5), to be released by the third quarter of 2025, will mark a significant milestone with the inclusion of offshore wind for the first time in the Philippines. South Korea has significant wind energy potential, both onshore and offshore, with a target of achieving a total cumulative installed capacity of 18.3 GW.
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Locus Energy, a portfolio company of SEB Nordic Energy, has acquired a hydropower portfolio with an annual generation capacity of 158 GWh, spanning across the Norwegian price zones NO2 to NO5. The acquired portfolio comprises both operational plants and projects currently under construction. Once fully commissioned, the assets will bring Locus Energy’s total annual hydropower output to around 410 GWh.
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NTPC Green Energy Limited has awarded wind energy projects with a cumulative capacity of 1,544 MW to Suzlon, including a new order for a 378 MW project. As part of this new order, Suzlon will supply 120 units of its S144 wind turbine generators, each with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW, equipped with hybrid lattice towers.
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Trina Storage has joined forces with FlexGen Power Systems to deliver a 371 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Houston, Texas, US. The project features Trina Storage’s advanced Elementa 2 solution. The project was developed by SMT Energy. FlexGen will provide system integration services and implement its HybridOS energy management software, streamlining system management and boosting operational efficiency.
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Limes Renewable Energy (Limes) has sold a 287 MW Italian portfolio of solar PV and wind projects to an International Independent Power Producer with presence in Italy. The portfolio has an equal split of solar PV and wind projects. Additionally, 50 MWp of solar PV projects have already been authorised.
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In 2024, solar power in Türkiye increased by a record 39% year-on-year. This pushed solar’s share of electricity to 7.5%, up from 5.7% in 2023. Wind remained steady at 10.7%, close to the previous year’s level of 10.6%. As a result, the total share of wind and solar in electricity generation surpassed 18%. Despite an increase in electricity generation from coal (+4 TWh) in 2024, coal’s share in Türkiye’s electricity mix slightly declined from 36.9% to 35.6%. Annual electricity generation from wind and solar in 2024 was 62 TWh, above domestic coal (47 TWh) for the second year in a row.
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United States electricity demand is expected to grow, in part because data center demand could more than double by 2030. Utilities need to build power plants quickly to meet increased demand. This research summary compares analyses from more than a dozen nonpartisan research groups, showing how repealing §45Y and §48E technology-neutral electricity tax credits would raise the nation’s household energy bills around $6 billion annually in the next five years and $25 billion annually by 2040. In some states, households would shoulder over $500 increases in their annual energy bills
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The global trading system is in a period of unprecedented change, fuelled by rising protectionism and geopolitical instability. This is a critical moment for EU trade policy – all eyes are focused on the reaction to tariffs imposed by the new US administration, but the EU must also strengthen its bilateral trade relationships with the rest of the world. By proactively forging mutually beneficial partnerships, rebuilding trust with third countries, and championing ambitious climate action, the EU can continue to make headway towards its strategic objectives and re-establish the positive role of trade cooperation to deliver solidarity in an increasingly volatile world.
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Agriculture is a critical sector in Zimbabwe, accounting for between 11% and 14% of the country’s gross domestic product. The sector employs 53% of the workforce and supports the livelihoods and food security of 70% of the population. Smallholder agricultural operations, typically managed by a single family or individuals, produce 70% of staple foods. However, most of these farmers have no access to electricity, with only 12% connected to the grid. Findings from the report identify critical energy gaps, such as limited access to water pumps, cold storage and post-harvest processing equipment.
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