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Apollo Global’s (APO) Funds to Acquire Major U.S. Hydropower Platform; BMO Starts Coverage at “Market Perform”
Third Point Management holds $180,884,250 worth of Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) shares, representing 2.37% of its portfolio. The stock is included in our list of Billionaire Dan Loeb’s 10 Stocks with Huge Upside Potential. Apollo Global...

Renewables surpass coal for first time as solar meets 83% of global demand growth: Report
Coal generation fell 0.6%, while gas dropped 0.2%.New Delhi: Solar and wind power outpaced the growth in global electricity demand in the first half of 2025, leading to a marginal decline in both coal and gas generation, according to new analysis...

Irena urges governments to set bolder renewable targets before COP30
The world is falling behind on its renewable energy and efficiency goals despite record progress last year, confirms a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), the COP30 Brazilian Presidency, and the Global...

EU boosts hydropower investments to support Central Asia’s energy transition
16:25, october 13Author: Asia-Plus At the Global Gateway Forum held in Brussels on October 9–10, the European Union and its partners announced a major expansion of hydropower investments in Central Asia, positioning the region for a sustainable...

Serbia’s hydropower output drops to all-time low amid drought
The year-end figure will depend on whether and how well the hydrological situation improves in the coming months, EPS said. However, it is already clear that production will be about 25% lower than in 2024 and as much as 40% lower than in 2023,...

Regenerative circling faming with man, AI, robots and solar power
In the next wave of regenerative agriculture, the farm is no longer a grid of efficiency but a living circle—with the human spirit at its core. Instead of replacing the farmer, AI and robotics now orbit like silent companions, extending our hands...

Inside the web of ‘dark money’ funding Australia’s renewables push
The names of major donors to Peter Dutton's election campaign will soon be publicly available, thanks to Australia's stringent political funding laws, which are among the toughest in the world. Yet will never know the source of tens of millions of...
South Carolina Clean Energy Firm Invests $280M In Biomass Project
CRP converts sustainable wood biomass into renewable diesel, biochar and wood vinegar. The company offers a modular and cost-effective design, delivering low-carbon fuel solutions while supporting local agriculture and forestry. “South Carolina...
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New Zealand Offers RE, Agricultural Expertise To Boost Ties With ASEAN -- PM Luxon
By Nor Baizura Basri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- New Zealand is offering its expertise and transfer of knowledge to ASEAN member states, particularly in renewable energy (RE) and agriculture, to strengthen ties beyond the 50-year dialogue,...

EU imports $16.9bn in green energy products
In 2024, the EU imported €11.1 billion ($12.8 billion) worth of solar panels, €2.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.5 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, totalling almost €14.6 billion ($16.9 billion) in imports of green...

RBBL disburses financial grants to promote energy efficiency in industries
Kathmandu, Oct 15: The Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has completed the second round of financial grant disbursements to industries that have successfully implemented energy efficiency (EE) measures under the Renewable Energy and Energy...

HCM City facilitates green growth with supportive policies
HCM CITY — Over the past five years (2020 - 2025), HCM City has unveiled numerous initiatives and action plans to promote green growth, focusing on renewable energy, the circular economy and waste management. To cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10...

Zimbabwe Should Aim for 30GW of renewable energy by 2040, including nuclear power generation
Zimbabwe Should Aim for 30GW of renewable energy by 2040, including nuclear power generation A vision for energy sovereignty and industrial transformation Zimbabwe’s future depends on how boldly we reimagine our energy landscape. As we move deeper...

CWP Europe gets European Commission’s backing for renewables projects in Albania, Montenegro
The declaration of support for CWP Europe’s projects was signed during the EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum in Albania’s capital, Tirana, in the presence of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and European Commission President Ursula von der...

Feds Cancel 6.2-GW Nevada Solar Plant in Latest Barrage of Anti-Renewables Crusade
Threats from the Trump administration to curtail already awarded federal funds and approvals for U.S. clean energy development have revved up in recent days—with the U.S. Interior Dept. reversing its sign-off to proceed on the 6.2-GW Esmerelda...

Belgrade gets Orion telekom Data Center
Belgrade has a new Orion telekom Data Center. This center is designed to apply the highest technological, as well as safety and energy efficiency standards. As announced, it is a premium colocation infrastructure powered by renewable energy...

UAE takeover lifts specialist labour supplier into the global infrastructure big league
South West specialist recruiter Hydro Energy Group has acquired a UAE-based group to create a global recruitment leader across energy, defence and critical infrastructure sectors. Plymouth-headquartered Hydro, which specialises in offshore and...

CEA draws up Rs 6.4 lakh crore green plan for evacuating hydropower from Brahmaputra
(IANS Representational Image) New Delhi, October 13 (IANS) India's Central Electricity Authority has drawn up a Rs 6.4 lakh crore plan to build a massive transmission lines network to evacuate over 76 gigawatts of hydroelectric power from projects...

Electricity brings life back to Imale Village as REREC expands rural electrification in Kitui
A once quiet Imale village in Kyangwithya West Constituency, Kitui County, has come alive with new hope following the completion of the Last Mile Connectivity Project by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). The...