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Coal’s unexpected comeback on Middle East conflict energy security fears
The disruption to global energy markets caused by the conflict in the Middle East has triggered an unexpected resurgence in coal demand, as energy security fears outweigh Climate Crisis commitments.
The geothermal revolution beneath the streets of Szeged
Hungary's Szeged has become a laboratory for one of Europe’s most ambitious urban geothermal transitions.
Poland braces for potentially record-breaking heat as temperatures near 40C
Forecasters expect the heatwave to peak on June 28, with temperatures in the west and parts of central Poland likely to reach 38-40C and possibly challenge the country’s all-time heat record.
Expert views: Addressing water-management challenges in Central Asia
A Eurasianet partner post.
Europe's heat map is turning red due to annual heatwaves - IPCC
Villages in northern France have been sweltering this week as temperatures topped a record breaking 43°C in what is already clearly going to be the fourth hottest year in recorded history.
Romania adds more than 10,000 rooftop solar prosumers a month
Romania had 332,684 prosumers connected to the electricity grid as of April 30, with a combined installed capacity of 3,789 MW, according to energy regulator ANRE.
COMMENT: Iran war shows why Asia must quit fossil fuels
Across Asia, governments are now accelerating approvals for renewable projects and grid modernisation schemes. Battery storage investments are making headlines almost daily.
Lithuanian carbon farming programme secures first corporate buyers
Several international companies have purchased the first carbon credits generated by local farmers in Lithuania.
Vietnam's Ca Mau starts construction of wind farm
Southern Vietnam's Ca Mau Province has begun construction of a nearly $95mn wind power project aimed at boosting renewable energy production and supporting long-term economic growth.
India faces twin threat of extreme heat and a slow moving monsoon
Most parts of India are facing unprecedented heatwave conditions. For several weeks, India’s capital, New Delhi, has been suffering under temperatures over 40 °C.
Philippines approves 13 renewable energy projects
The Philippines’ Department of Energy has welcomed the certification of 13 renewable energy projects valued at PHP344.62bn ($5.7bn) under the government’s Green Lane initiative in the first five months of 2026.
Uzbekistan’s growth ambitions collide with shrinking water supplies
Country's plans to expand agricultural production, industrial output and exports are running into an increasingly uncomfortable and stark reality.
Hungary's Futureal Gruop enters Baltic energy storage market with Latvian acquisition
The Baltic power system is undergoing structural change following the 2025 integration of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into the continental European electricity grid.
Vietnam expands wind power ambitions for 2030
Vietnam is betting on wind power to fuel its green transition amid the energy uncertainty, while fuel price is changeable.
OMV Petrom to invest €300mn in solar and storage project in Bulgaria
OMV Petrom will build a large-scale solar and battery storage project in Bulgaria, in a further expansion of its renewable energy portfolio in Southeast Europe.
India’s soaring summer heat a growing drag on economic growth
India’s increasingly severe summer heatwaves are becoming a structural threat to economic growth, raising costs for businesses, reducing worker productivity and slowing growth in an economy that remains heavily dependent on physical labour.
EU's plastic garbage exports to Turkey reach all-time high
Country has opportunity to move “zero waste” agenda item from rhetoric to actual implementation ahead of COP31 co-hosting, says Greenpeace.
Acwa Power Philippines advances 500-MW PV project
Under the lease, Acwa Power Philippines will develop an integrated solar and battery storage facility with an eventual capacity of up to 500MW.
Singapore’s nuclear question
Singapore has been looking long and hard into energy sources the island can still explore.
Chinese EV giant BYD quietly shelves plan for billion-dollar plant in Turkey
Confirmation of move comes after lawmaker revealed not a single shovel had hit the ground at the project site.