Malaysia is expected to surpass its 2040 National Energy Policy renewable energy target of 18.43GW by 2031, supported by large-scale solar projects, strong policies, financing access, and improved grid and storage capabilities, says GlobalData.
The Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo 2026 (PV Guangzhou) is set to bring together leading global players from the renewable energy sector when it returns to Guangzhou from September 16 to 18, 2026, with a stronger focus on energy storage technologies and integrated clean energy solutions.
TotalEnergies and Nextnorth have reached financial close and begun construction of a 440 MWp solar plant in Ilagan, Philippines. The project, due by 2027, will generate 13.5 TWh over 20 years.
China’s installed power-generation capacity rose 14.2 per cent year-on-year to 3.99 billion kW by April-end, led by strong renewable growth, with solar capacity jumping 26.2 per cent to 1.25 billion kW and wind power increasing 22 per cent to 660 million kW.
O-Green Company marked financial close on Oman’s largest industrial solar project, a 93 MW plant in Sohar, supporting over 200 facilities, with 60 per cent completion and commercial operation expected in September 2026.
Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of its first fully integrated solar-powered community port - Al Dhannah Community Harbour - following its modernisation and expansion, adding key facilities including a public marina with 16 berths, 99 dry-parking spaces and two boat maintenance units.
Nama Power and Water Procurement and O-Green signed a Power Purchase Agreement for Oman’s 2.7GW Continuous Renewable Energy Project in Mahout and Duqm, combining solar, wind and battery storage to deliver reliable round-the-clock clean electricity.
Tarshid, the Saudi Arabia national energy services company, has signed an agreement with Al Taiseer Group Talco Industrial Company to study the development of a solar photovoltaic system for Talco’s Riyadh facilities to support clean, sustainable energy supply.
Solar has become the leading source of new electricity generation, supported by battery storage that is beginning to provide system flexibility at scale, says the latest Global Electricity Review from Ember.
Alpha Nero has completed a 450 kWp solar installation across its UAE facilities in partnership with CleanMax, expected to generate over 740,000 kWh of clean energy annually and advance its sustainability goals.
