May 29, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-29

Global renewable energy investment is projected to reach $665 billion in 2026, with solar alone hitting $365 billion as nations accelerate spending on clean power infrastructure. India's energy sector is set to invest a record $170 billion this year, driven by solar expansion and grid modernization. Meanwhile, China plans a massive overseas renewable project featuring 1,000 wind turbines, signaling intensified competition in the global energy transition.

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May 27, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-27

U.S. renewable energy generation surged 11% in Q1 2026, with solar and wind reaching a historic milestone by generating more electricity than gas globally for the first time in April. Meanwhile, battery storage installations hit record highs, and Australia's largest wind project among 19 winners in a 7.8 GW renewable auction signals accelerating momentum across key markets.

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May 22, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-22

In a historic milestone, wind and solar generated 531 TWh globally in April 2026 — surpassing gas-fired power (477 TWh) for the first time ever, according to Ember data. On the policy front, the European Commission approved a €1.3 billion German state aid programme targeting 1,000 MW of new electrolyser capacity and cross-border green hydrogen infrastructure. Meanwhile, the U.S. battery storage sector posted a record 9.7 GWh of new installations in Q1 2026, driven by surging AI data centre demand.

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May 20, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-20

India's renewable sector is set to attract $110–120 billion in investment in the coming years, with a new Colliers report estimating $10–15 billion needed just for land acquisition to support 270–300 GW of new solar and wind capacity by 2030. In Oman, a landmark 2.7 GW round-the-clock wind-solar-storage power purchase agreement was signed this week, advancing the country's push toward 7 GW of solar capacity by 2030. On the finance front, British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launched a $300 million India renewable energy fund, while the American Clean Power Association committed to $100 billion in domestic battery storage investment by 2030.

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May 18, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-18

Mexico's renewable energy sector is drawing a $4.75 billion investment wave as President Sheinbaum reopens private participation across solar, wind, storage, and grid modernization. In Europe, co-located renewable and battery projects are forecast to surge more than 450% by 2030 according to Aurora Energy Research, with Germany leading buildout. Meanwhile, China's first power-to-hydrogen long-duration storage project began final commissioning this week, marking a milestone for grid-scale green hydrogen storage.

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May 15, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-15

Masdar and RWE secured planning approval for a landmark 3 GW offshore wind project off the UK coast this week — enough to power roughly 3 million homes. Ford launched a new energy storage subsidiary targeting 20 GWh of annual battery capacity, while Oman unveiled plans to procure a 1 GW round-the-clock renewable energy project plus major desalination capacity. British Columbia also selected four new wind farms from its 2025 call for power, reinforcing Canada's push for energy sovereignty.

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May 13, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-13

Australia's 2026–27 budget halved its flagship Hydrogen Headstart program to A$1 billion, even as state and federal ministers reached near-consensus that data centres must fully offset their energy use with new renewable investment. RWE reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with an €8 billion capex strategy focused on offshore wind, while SolarEdge posted $310.5 million in Q1 revenue — up 46% year-on-year. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan announced 5,600 MW of solar and wind capacity already added through international partnerships, with new investments now targeting storage and AI infrastructure.

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May 11, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-11

Adani Green Energy commissioned a new 150 MW solar project at India's Khavda renewable energy complex today, the latest addition to a site planned to reach 30 GW by 2029. The EU's third European Hydrogen Bank auction allocated 1.1 GW of electrolyzer capacity across nine projects with bids as low as €0.44/kg, underscoring rapid cost declines in green hydrogen. Meanwhile, the IEA released a new report praising Portugal's low-carbon electricity system while calling for faster electrification.

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May 8, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-08

Australia awarded 1.9 GW of renewables and 3.7 GWh of storage under its Capacity Investment Scheme this week, while China's Datang brought a 500 MW solar farm online for direct data center supply. On the financial front, global corporate solar financing more than doubled to US$11.1 billion across 53 deals in Q1 2026, according to Mercom data.

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May 6, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-06

Australia announced a landmark $22.7 billion renewable energy investment package this week after the Hormuz crisis exposed the country's acute fuel vulnerability, while a U.S. federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's wind and solar permitting restrictions. In Australia's grid transition, six wind farms, two solar-battery hybrids, and multiple seven-to-eight-hour battery projects won key CIS tenders tied to upcoming coal closures — representing some of the most substantial clean energy procurement seen in the region this year.

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May 4, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-04

China Datang brought online a 500 MW solar farm this week for direct data center supply, marking a major milestone in clean energy–AI integration. Germany's parliament passed landmark legislation mandating a 10% quota for renewable hydrogen-based fuels in land transport by 2040. Meanwhile, Türkiye announced targets of $2.5 billion in wind investment and 2.5 GW of new capacity in 2026, as battery storage deployments hit record growth globally.

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May 1, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-05-01

The Trump administration struck deals to cancel two more U.S. offshore wind leases — including the 175 MW Golden State Wind project off Morro Bay, California — in exchange for $885 million in pledged fossil fuel investments, marking a significant reversal for U.S. offshore wind. Meanwhile, Adani Green Energy announced plans for 15 GWh of annual battery storage capacity to support its 19.3 GW portfolio amid India's grid constraints. In Europe, the Iran conflict-driven energy price surge is pushing governments toward faster renewable deployment, while the EU moved to penalize Portugal, Greece, and Malta for failing to enshrine renewable energy targets into national law.

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Apr 29, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-04-29

The U.S. Department of Interior this week announced agreements with two additional offshore wind developers — Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind — to voluntarily surrender their project leases, accelerating a broader rollback of American wind energy under the Trump administration. Meanwhile, TotalEnergies took a Final Investment Decision on a massive 100 TWh wind-and-BESS project in Kazakhstan, and the U.S. EIA confirmed that 86,370 MW of new clean capacity is slated to come online in the United States in 2026 alone.

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Apr 27, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-04-27

Solar overtook wind power globally for the first time in 2025, generating a record 636 TWh more than in the prior year, according to new data published this week. New York State launched a fresh land-based renewable energy solicitation to accelerate large-scale clean energy deployment. Meanwhile, the EU accelerated its review of green hydrogen rules under pressure from the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and a U.S. court blocked Trump administration moves to stifle wind and solar permitting.

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Apr 24, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-04-24

A U.S. federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's actions that had stalled wind and solar permitting, marking a pivotal legal victory for clean energy developers. Meanwhile, a new Ember report confirmed that solar and wind delivered roughly six times more new capacity than all other power sources combined in 2025, meeting nearly all new global electricity demand. On the policy front, the EU formally accelerated its review of green hydrogen (RFNBO) rules to Q2 2026, citing the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis as a catalyst.

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Apr 22, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-04-22

Renewable energy met all new electricity demand globally in 2025, with 814 GW of new solar and wind capacity installed, according to a new Ember report — while Indonesia marked a milestone with 1.3 GW of rooftop solar deployed this year. The UK announced a policy shift to lock older wind and solar generators into fixed-price contracts to shield consumers from gas price volatility. India's Evren secured ~$600 million for a 1 GW hybrid project, backed by NTPC under a long-term power purchase agreement.

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Apr 20, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-04-20

Global solar and wind capacity additions hit a record 814 GW in 2025 according to Ember, with wind deployment surging 47% year-over-year, while China's Envision Energy brought online what is being called the world's largest hybrid wind-plus-solar plant at 6 GW. In India, the solar powerhouse state of Rajasthan faces a critical bottleneck with approximately 60 GW of clean energy projects stranded without transmission links, even as the CEA issued sweeping new 2026 technical standards for BESS, solar, and wind. The U.S. EIA's latest short-term outlook projects a 17% rise in solar generation this summer, underscoring renewables' growing share of grid supply.

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Apr 6, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-04-06

Egypt announced a major new renewables project capable of powering 6 million homes, marking one of the week's biggest project milestones. Georgia Power broke ground on a 260 MW battery energy storage system in Jefferson County, while Enervenue closed a $300 million funding round to scale its NASA-derived metal-hydrogen battery technology — a significant storage investment with potential to reshape long-duration energy markets.

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Apr 5, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-04-05

India's state power giant NTPC posted a record 9,619 MW capacity addition in FY2025-26, with a significant share from renewables and a target of 60 GW from clean sources by 2032. On the storage front, Georgia Power broke ground on a new 260 MW battery energy storage system in Wadley, Georgia on April 2, marking another concrete grid-scale storage milestone. Meanwhile, New York State announced $50 million in fresh funding to build a clean energy workforce pipeline, signaling continued state-level commitment to the energy transition despite federal headwinds.

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Apr 4, 2026

Renewable Energy Weekly — 2026-04-04

France launched 12 GW of new renewable energy tenders — including 10 GW of offshore wind across seven projects — in its boldest clean energy push yet, championing a "Made in Europe" industrial policy. India's NTPC recorded a historic 9,619 MW capacity addition in FY2026, with significant renewable contributions, while targeting 60 GW from renewables by 2032. Georgia Power broke ground on a 260 MW battery energy storage system in Jefferson County, Georgia, on April 2.

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