Solar

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan to tighten mega-solar project regulations

Sun, 28 Dec 2025

The Japanese government will tighten regulations and end financial support for large-scale solar power projects to protect the natural environment, ensure safety and preserve landscapes, government officials said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

TotalEnergies divests 50pc of 424 MW portfolio in Greece

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

TotalEnergies has sold 50% of its 424 MW wind and solar portfolio in Greece to Asterion Industrial Partners, valuing the assets at €508 million ($1.4 million), or about €1.2 million per MW, while retaining joint ownership and operational control.

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Dubai Airports advances sustainability with 45 MWp solar programme

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Dubai Airports’ first ESG Impact Report highlights measurable sustainability progress across DXB and DWC, including a 144.72 GWh reduction in electricity consumption, a 45 MWp rooftop solar programme and the introduction of a 5% biodiesel blend across airport and partner vehicle fleets as operations continue to expand.

IT & Telecommunications

Google launches new satellite to test solar-powered AI computing in space

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Google has launched the first prototype satellite for its research initiative - Project Suncatcher - to explore the potential for solar-powered AI computing infrastructure in space. It will test how Google's Tensor Processing Units withstand the physical stresses of spaceflight, radiation and thermal conditions.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Masdar secures two solar projects in Saudi Arabia with 2 GW capacity

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Masdar, a Abu Dhabi energy company, has been awarded two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a combined capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW), under the sixth round of bidding in Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP).

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Arabia awards $2.4bn renewable energy projects

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Saudi Power Procurement Company has awarded SAR9 billion ($2.4 billion) renewable energy projects to consortiums of leading global players such as French group TotalEnergies, Korea Electric Power Corporation as well as regional heavyweight Masdar.

Energy, Oil & Gas

TotalEnergies, Aljomaih Energy & Water awarded 400 MW solar project

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

The consortium comprising France's TotalEnergies and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy & Water (AEW) has been awarded by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) following a tender process, the license to develop, build and operate a 400 megawatts (MW) solar power plant in As Sufun, KSA. The electricity produced will be s

Energy, Oil & Gas

South Africa’s renewables to overtake thermal power by 2035

Sun, 18 Oct 2026

South Africa’s renewable energy capacity is expected to overtake thermal generation by 2035, driven by expanding solar and wind projects, private investment and the retirement of ageing coal plants, according to GlobalData.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Canada’s clean power push faces grid challenges

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Canada is entering a major phase of power-sector expansion as federal tax credits, coal-fired generation phase-outs and industrial electrification drive investment in wind, solar and nuclear energy.

Energy, Oil & Gas

TotalEnergies, KKR add 700 MW of solar capacity to US joint venture

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

TotalEnergies and global investment firm KKR have signed an agreement to add 700 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity to their 50/50 US joint venture established in 2025, expanding its portfolio from 1.4 gigawatts (GW) to 2.1 GW.