Record solar panel imports in Africa: a lifeline for a continent where 600 million people lack electricity
Half of Africa's population still lacks access to electricity, but record growth in solar panel imports could signal a turning point.
Global solar installations soar 64% in the first half of 2025
The world’s total capacity of solar power plants has increased by 380 MW in the first half of 2025, according to Ember
Šahmanović: Masdar ready for new investments in Montenegro’s energy sector
Montenegro's energy minister, Admir Šahmanović, met with Mohamed Jamel al-Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, a UAE state-owned renewable energy company.
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala buys into renewables developer Rezolv Energy
Mubadala is setting up a joint venture with Rezolv Energy's owner, sustainable infrastructure investment fund Actis.
Romanian prosumers propose measures to cut electricity bills by up to 60%
The Association of Energy Prosumers and Communities has urged the government to implement five measures that could swiftly reduce electricity bills.
Croatia identifies another city with geothermal potential for district heating
The testing of an exploratory well near Osijek has confirmed the area's geothermal potential, says the Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency.
Japan inaugurates world’s second osmotic power plant
Japan's first osmotic power plant began operations in early August. The facility in Fukuoka harnesses the natural process of osmosis.
Reverse energy flows turn Slovenian distributors into power producers
On May 1 and 2, five Slovenian power distribution companies fed more electricity into the transmission grid than they withdrew.