Renewable Energy

The Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. leads opposition to the 603-megawatt wind farm by Rizal Wind Energy Corporation over potential harm to the watershed and karst landscape. Caretakers say the project overlaps protected areas in Antipolo and Tanay. The DENR rejected their petition for a cease-and-desist order, stating the energy firm is compliant.

1 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Egyptian renewable energy firm Rees Tech is aiming for sales of about EGP 1bn in 2026, fueled by surging demand for solar systems in the local market, according to Chairperson Ibrahim Gamal. This target doubles the company's 2025 revenues, which reached roughly EGP 500m.

A 100MW green hydrogen project in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone has started partial production and is exporting to European and US markets, according to a government statement. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with a Norwegian-led consortium to review progress.

12 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

South Korea's state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) plans to raise its nuclear plants' capacity factor to 89 percent in 2026, the highest in 15 years, to lower electricity rates and meet rising demand, the climate ministry said on January 13. The initiative supplements intermittent renewable energy and ensures stable supply for growing needs in artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors.

Mahmoud Essmat, Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, wrapped up his China trip with talks on boosting cooperation to localize electrical equipment production in Egypt. The meetings involved leaders from the Ancora Group and firms specializing in smart equipment and solar solutions. These initiatives aim to bolster local industry and upgrade the national power grid.

27 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, Kamel Al-Wazir, inaugurated a new solar power plant in Omar Jagaa village in Djibouti's Arta region, advancing bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The project stems from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's historic visit to Djibouti in April 2025 and aims to enhance quality of life in rural areas through renewable energy.