Author: Khushboo Goyal

Oregon Energy Security Plan: Report

Oregon Energy Security Plan: Report

September 18, 2026 | , ,

The Oregon Energy Security Plan Report 2026 published by the Oregon Department of Energy presents an overview of the state’s energy infrastructure, quantifies the threats and hazards that could cause energy insecurity, and proposes measures that the state and its partners can implement to reduce risk. The energy sector — including electricity, liquid fuels, and natural gas — is vital to the health, well-being, safety, economy, and way of life for Oregonians. Nearly all commerce and critical activities in the state rely on power and liquid fuels to operate and function.

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Success Factors for Renewable Island Mini-Grids: Report

Success Factors for Renewable Island Mini-Grids: Report

September 18, 2026 | ,

Small islands continue to face profound energy-related vulnerabilities. Their electricity systems are typically isolated, diesel-dependent, and exposed to highly volatile international fuel markets. This dependency results in elevated electricity costs, recurring supply risks, and significant carbon emissions. At the same time, islands are disproportionately affected by climate impacts such as storms, sea-level rise, and saltwater intrusion, making the transition to resilient renewable electricity systems both an economic and environmental imperative.

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Energy Subsidies in the EU: Report

Energy Subsidies in the EU: Report

September 18, 2026 | , ,

Total energy subsidies in the EU in 2024 were worth EUR 340 billion, a slight decrease (-5%) compared to 2023 (EUR 360 billion) and significantly lower (-25%) than 2022, at the height of the crisis (EUR 457 billion). However, they remained considerably above the historical average (EUR 190 billion in 2015-2019). The share of non-targeted energy subsidies, benefiting the use of all energy carriers across all end-users in a cross-sectoral way, remained high at almost half of all energy subsidies (48%) and more than twice the historic average (21% in 2015-2019). 

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Covenergo and Delta Capacity partner on 300 MWh BESS in Finland

Covenergo and Delta Capacity partner on 300 MWh BESS in Finland

September 17, 2026 | , ,

Covenergo and Delta Capacity have collaborated to deliver the standalone AKKU One battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Lapinlahti, Finland. The project has an installed capacity of 125 MW/300 MWh. The project is expected to be commissioned by the fourth quarter of 2027, with project construction under way. The project was acquired as a ready-to-build asset from Helios Nordic Energy with Covenergo holding the majority stake in the project. 

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Hy24 and COFIDES acquire stake in Onuba green hydrogen project 

Hy24 and COFIDES acquire stake in Onuba green hydrogen project 

September 17, 2026 | , ,

Moeve has announced that Hy24 and COFIDES have acquired a combined 29 per cent stake in the Onuba green hydrogen project in Andalusia, Spain. Moeve will retain a majority 51 per cent stake in the project alongside minority partners Enagás Renovable and Alter Enersun. The project marks the first phase of the 2 GW Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley project in Europe and will feature 300 MW of electrolysis capacity, with an option to add a further 105 MW, subject to grid capacity and board approval.

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Malaysia announces 250 MW renewable energy FiT quota for 2027

Malaysia announces 250 MW renewable energy FiT quota for 2027

September 16, 2026 | , , ,

The Government of Malaysia has announced a 250 MW renewable energy Feed-in Tariff (FiT) quota for 2027 to support clean energy generation and attract investment. The quota will be allocated through an online bidding process for biogas, biomass and small hydropower projects in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan. The allocation includes 30 MW for biogas, 120 MW for biomass and 100 MW for small hydropower.

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Arevon advances construction on 1,000 MWh Cormorant BESS in California

Arevon advances construction on 1,000 MWh Cormorant BESS in California

September 16, 2026 | , ,

Arevon Energy has made construction progress on the Cormorant battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Daly City, California. The project has an installed capacity of 250 MW/1,000 MWh and is expected to commence operations in 2027. The project will use lithium iron phosphate battery technology and can supply power to 321,000 homes for up to a four hour duration.

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Stargate Hydrogen secures EU grant for expansion

Stargate Hydrogen secures EU grant for expansion

September 16, 2026 | , ,

Stargate Hydrogen has signed a €20.6 million EU Innovation Fund grant agreement to expand its green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing facility in Tallinn, Estonia. The facility will produce alkaline electrolyser electrodes, pressurised alkaline stacks and electrolyser systems with annual capacities of 250 MW, 150 MW and 66 MW, respectively. The facility is expected to avoid around 3 million tonnes of carbon emissions over its first 10 years of operation.

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Econergy acquires Escofi for €134.3 million 

Econergy acquires Escofi for €134.3 million 

September 15, 2026 | ,

Econergy has acquired Escofi, a French wind energy platform for €134.3 million. The platform has a portfolio of 740 MW, including 128 MW operational, 34 MW under construction, 147 MW in advanced development and 432 MW in early and mid-stage development, with the projects concentrated in France’s Hauts-de-France and Grand Est regions. Escofi has an effective project ownership of approximately 91 per cent.

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Generate Capital secures financing for US community solar projects

Generate Capital secures financing for US community solar projects

September 15, 2026 | , ,

Generate Capital has closed a term debt facility of $117 million with MUFG to finance its Community Solar Fund 11. The fund comprises 18 community solar projects totalling 114 MWdc across Illinois and New York. The transaction follows the company securing approximately $1.4 billion in financing commitments during the first half of 2026, including financing for a 104 MW community solar portfolio with Monarch Private Capital and a $61 million senior secured US private placement.

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Central Queensland Power secures approval for 360 MW wind project 

Central Queensland Power secures approval for 360 MW wind project 

September 15, 2026 | , ,

Central Queensland Power (CQP) has received approval for the Moah Creek wind project from the Australian Government under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. The project, located about 30 km west of Rockhampton, will comprise up to 60 wind turbines with a capacity of 360 MW. The project will also provide more than $33 million in community benefits over its operating life.

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Top 10 Countries Scaling Renewable Energy the Fastest

Top 10 Countries Scaling Renewable Energy the Fastest

September 14, 2026 |

Increasing solar and wind generation from 17% to more than 57% by 2030 requires a rapid pace of change. The growth rates of leading countries are a good indicator of what the top speed for global growth can feasibly be. No country has ever grown solar and wind over a five-year period at an average annual rate faster than the rate the world now needs to reach that 2030 target. However, countries like Uruguay, Namibia, the Netherlands and Denmark have come very close, achieving about three-quarters of the annual global growth rate required from 2025 to 2030. Other countries like Lithuania, Chile and Jordan have also expanded solar and wind generation at remarkable rates, growing multiple times faster than the historical global average.

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Georgia Power secures approval for 1,137 MW solar PPAs 

Georgia Power secures approval for 1,137 MW solar PPAs 

September 14, 2026 | , ,

Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC)  for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) under the Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 and CARES 2025 request for proposals (RFP) programmes. The CARES programme enables eligible customers to purchase subscriptions linked to their pro-rata share of renewable energy production.

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SDG Namibia One to develop Dâures green fertiliser project

SDG Namibia One to develop Dâures green fertiliser project

September 14, 2026 | , ,

SDG Namibia One has signed a development funding agreement with Enersense Energy Namibia, to advance the development of the Dâures green fertiliser project in Namibia’s Erongo region. The project will use renewable power and green hydrogen to produce up to 20,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually and up to 80,000 tonnes of ammonium sulphate fertiliser annually.

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11 GW+ new solar installations in the US in Q2 2026

11 GW+ new solar installations in the US in Q2 2026

September 14, 2026 | , ,

The US solar industry installed 11.4 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of capacity in Q2 2026, a 45% increase from Q2 2025 and a 43% increase compared with Q1 2026. After a seasonally weak Q1, installations rebounded sharply, driven almost entirely by utility-scale volumes. The residential segment installed 995 MWdc of solar capacity, declining 12% year-over-year and 10% quarter-over-quarter. The commercial segment installed 638 MWdc, increasing 11% year-over-year and 27% quarter-over-quarter. The community solar segment installed 231 MWdc, declining 14% year-over-year and 8% quarter-over-quarter. The utility-scale segment installed 9.6 GWdc, increasing 61% year-over-year and 56% quarter-over-quarter. The quarter’s strength was concentrated in utility-scale solar as developers built out safe-harbored pipelines ahead of tax credit deadlines. 

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SunAsia Energy to develop 1 GW Laguna Lake floating solar project 

SunAsia Energy to develop 1 GW Laguna Lake floating solar project 

September 14, 2026 | , ,

SunAsia Energy has partnered with Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited to develop a floating solar project on Laguna Lake in the Philippines. The project will have an installed capacity of about 1 GW and represents an investment of more than $1 billion. The project is expected to commence commercial operations by the end of 2027. Furthermore, the project forms part of SunAsia’s broader Laguna Lake floating solar development, which has secured 10 solar energy operating contracts from the Department of Energy.

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Building Malaysia’s Clean Power System

Building Malaysia’s Clean Power System

September 14, 2026 | ,

Malaysia has embarked on an ambitious transition to reshape its electricity sector by gradually phasing out coal-fired power generation while significantly expanding renewable energy. Under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), the country has committed to ending coal-based power generation by 2044, supported by a policy of not approving new coal-fired power plants and reducing coal generation by 50 per cent by 2035. In parallel, renewable energy is targeted to account for 70 per cent of installed capacity by 2050. These objectives are driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy security, lower dependence on imported fuels and support long-term economic growth. However, replacing coal while maintaining reliable and affordable electricity supply remains one of the country’s most significant policy and technical challenges.

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Women Powering the Energy Transition: RMI Webinar

Women Powering the Energy Transition: RMI Webinar

September 11, 2026 |

The clean energy transition cannot scale fast enough without the women who power it as decision-makers, project managers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and advocates. As the transition accelerates to close the energy access gap in Africa, building inclusive leadership pipelines and governance is required to support project implementation and success. Women’s leadership is a force multiplier for the energy transition. The Energy Transition Academy (ETA) at RMI empowers women leaders, strengthens their networks, and supports them in advancing clean energy projects and inclusive organizational practices.

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Vattenfall takes FID on 1,000 MWh BESS project in Germany

Vattenfall takes FID on 1,000 MWh BESS project in Germany

September 11, 2026 | , ,

Vattenfall has taken the final investment decision (FID) to build a standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project at the former Brunsbüttel nuclear power plant site in Germany. The project will have an installed capacity of 254 MW/1,000 MWh and will be connected to the 50Hertz 380 kV transmission grid. The project, expected to be operational by the end of 2028, will nearly double Vattenfall’s BESS capacity.

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Enel acquires 810 MW US solar projects 

Enel acquires 810 MW US solar projects 

September 11, 2026 | , ,

Enel has completed the acquisition of a solar portfolio from Excelsior Energy Capital for approximately $760 million in US. The projects have a combined installed capacity of 810 MW and are expected to generate around 1.6 TWh of electricity annually. The acquisition, funded through Enel’s operating cash flows, is expected to increase its ordinary EBITDA by approximately $90 million annually.

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