News, interviews and comments for the global renewable energy industry with a focus on green hydrogen, wind energy, solar power, energy storage and PPAs. 3, 2026 Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was a clever redesign that made the catalyst last far. As of. . Electric motorcycles are beginning to move from pilot use to commercial deployment in the Philippine moto-taxi sector, with ride-hailing platform Xpress Super App confirming the integration of electric motorcycles supplied by VOLTAI into its operating network. VOLTAI is an electric vehicle brand. . Our podcast on science and technology. We travel to America's oil and gas heartlands to discover the innovations that are transforming geothermal energy How much trouble is the world's biggest offshore-wind developer in? .
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Moldova is launching its second auction round for onshore wind farms with a total capacity of up to 170 MW, requiring mandatory battery energy storage systems. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced the initiative at an investors' conference in Chisinau. At the end of October 2025, total installed capacity reached 932. 81 MW, marking an increase of 35. Moldova's proactive measures. . The Republic of Moldova is importing almost 100% of fossil energy resources (gas, gasoline, diesel, LPG,. To transition towards a carbon-neutral future, the Republic of Moldova should untap its renewable energy potential and invest in renewable energy. . Moldova's Ministry of Energy is moving into the final drafting stage of its next renewable energy auction, following the close of public consultations in November. The move follows two years of geopolitical unrest in the region and reflects Moldova's drive to cut. .
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Mauritania has entered into a 0 million Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ewa Green Energy to develop a cutting-edge hybrid power plant featuring 160MW of solar energy, 60MW of wind power, and 370MWh of battery storage, as reported by Africazine. The facility will combine 160 MW of solar and 60 MW of wind capacity, supported by a 370-megawatt-hour (MWh) energy. . NOUAKCHOTT / DAKAR – December 5, 2025 – Mauritania has moved decisively to position itself as a green hydrogen and renewable energy powerhouse, with fresh announcements this week underscoring an ambitious goal to reach 12. This article explores how integrated solar-storage systems address energy challenges while revealing key market trends and. .
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5 million in funding from the European Union, the German Government, and other development partners, the GEED program is designed to increase the availability of renewable energy for Somali households and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Renewable Energy Advancement for. .
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to invest €2 billion in renewable energy projects in Africa. Funding will focus on hydroelectric, solar, and wind power plants, along with transmission network upgrades. The EU and. . Luanda, Angola - 25 November 2025 - Leaders from the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) convened in Luanda on 24–25 November for the 7th AU-EU Summit, marking 25 years of a unique, strategic partnership. Far from cosmetic diplomacy, the pledge anchors. .
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The hybrid solar-wind plant, coupled with energy storage, will enhance grid reliability, support industrial growth, and provide clean power for domestic and export markets. . On 12 September 2025, Mauritania signed a $300 million agreement with renewable energy developer Ewa Green Energy to construct a 220-megawatt (MW) hybrid power plant near Nouakchott. The facility will combine 160 MW of solar and 60 MW of wind capacity, supported by a 370-megawatt-hour (MWh) energy. . NOUAKCHOTT, March 27, 2025 - The World Bank Group today approved the Mauritania Development of Energy Resources and Mineral Sector Support Project —known as the DREAM Project —to boost green hydrogen development, expand energy storage, and support critical reforms in the mining sector. “The. . Part of the initiative is the construction of Mauritania's first utility-scale battery energy storage system.
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development of green hydrogen and access to natural gas playing pivotal roles. The Mauritania Development of Energy Resources and Mineral Sector Support Project (DREAM Project), approved by the World Bank, aims to boost green hydrogen develo
Is Mauritania ready for the largest green hydrogen production project in the world?
Driven by this momentum, the country has signed a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of the largest green hydrogen production project in the world, which Mauritania intends to develop in partnership with CWP Global, an Australian renewable energy development company led by an American founder and CEO.
The project will finance Mauritania's first large-scale battery energy storage facility, enabling the country to harness its abundant solar and wind resources for more reliable electricity. This investment is critical to the success of Mauritania's Mission 300 Energy Compact, which aims to achieve universal access to electricity by 2030.
to harness its abundant solar and wind resources for more reliable electricity. This investment is critical to the success of Mauritania's Mission 300 Energy Compact (a programme led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank), which aims
Muscat – Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP) signed an agreement on Monday with a consortium led by Masdar to develop Oman's first utility-scale solar and battery storage project with an investment of RO115mn. (Masdar), Al Khadra Partners, Korea Midland Power Co. and OQ Alternative Energy have been chosen to build a 500 MW solar project in Oman, integrated with a 100 MWh battery energy storage system. The project will be developed by a consortium that includes Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, Al Khadra Partners. .
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Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass - the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter - is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income. . The Federated States of Micronesia heavily relies on the importation of fossil fuels for energy generation across the country. A bulk use of this is to supply generators and to power energy systems.
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