On 20 May 2026, Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) issued a market notice restricting its ability to reverse power flows across interconnectors with France, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Belgium [2]. The restriction, effective immediately and in place until year-end, is the latest consequence of a structural problem that NESO’s own statutory reporting has been documenting for several years. According to the 2025 Annual Balancing Costs Report — published under Condition C9 of the NESO Electricity System Operator Licence —…

A Determination That Redefines the 2030 Capacity Cliff from Planning Risk toLegal Certainty On 31 March 2025, the then Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr D.T. George, issued his determination on the exemption applications submitted by Eskom SOC (Pty) Ltd in terms of Section 59 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004[1]. The decision received measured coverage in the energy press. It deserved considerably more. The determination did not merely resolve a regulatory dispute about particulate…

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) — Across the deserts in northwest China, where the sun blazes, and the winds never relent, those forces that people once had to endure are now powering a new source of wealth. “We used to hide from them,” said Qi Pengxiao, now in his 80s. He arrived in the Qaidam Basin in Qinghai Province as an oil worker in 1957, when the resources beneath the ground were the only treasures that mattered. “Now they’ve become our…

Passo Fundo tests plant-based fuel for municipal fleet in move to cut emissions and advance sustainable transport A city in southern Brazil has launched an ambitious pilot project to replace diesel with a renewable biofuel across its municipal vehicle fleet, marking a significant step towards cleaner urban transport, reports Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative is being implemented in Passo Fundo, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where local authorities are testing how public vehicles…

Joint initiatives focus on solar integration, energy storage and infrastructure investment India and African nations are expanding strategic cooperation in renewable energy and power infrastructure, aiming to accelerate sustainable development and improve energy access across both regions, as reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative was highlighted by India’s Minister of Power Manohar Lal during a high-level India–Africa partnership meeting held in New Delhi. He emphasised that collaboration between the two regions – home to nearly one-third…

Pilot project aims to bring clean energy to 266 institutions while creating green jobs and supporting climate action Kenya’s President William Ruto launched a Solarisation Programme for basic education institutions, aiming to reduce energy costs and expand access to reliable power in Kenyan schools, as reported by Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation. The pilot phase of the programme will cover 266 schools and is expected to generate up to 150 megawatts of solar energy. Moreover, the president highlighted the project’s potential to…

Wind farms, solar plants and battery systems to be deployed across multiple regions Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Madbouly attended a signing ceremony for agreements on the construction of renewable energy facilities and electricity storage systems with a total capacity of 5.62 gigawatts. This was reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. One of the projects involves a 900-megawatt wind power plant in Ras Shukeir, to be developed by an international consortium. An agreement has also been signed…

The project demonstrates the potential of solar power to support sustainable development and improve energy efficiency The United Nations has introduced a solar energy project in Nigeria as part of efforts to promote clean power solutions and strengthen sustainable energy use. The installation, located at the UN House in Abuja, is designed to reduce electricity costs, decrease carbon emissions and encourage wider adoption of renewable technologies, as reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. The…

The country accelerates solar and wind capacity while advancing regional grid links and local energy innovation⁠ The Cabinet of Ministers Media Centre highlighted Egypt’s continued leadership in renewable energy generation, reflecting the state’s strategic commitment to sustainable development. This information was reported by Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Egypt’s National Integrated and Sustainable Energy Strategy focuses on expanding renewables and reducing fossil fuel dependence through large-scale solar and wind projects, battery storage initiatives, and cross-border electricity connections. According…

President Cyril Ramaphosa used the Global Citizen Scaling Up Renewables in Africa gathering in Johannesburg on Friday to call for sustained global support to expand clean energy access across the continent. The event took place on the eve of the G20 Leaders Summit and marked the close of a year-long effort focused on accelerating renewable energy projects in African countries. Ramaphosa delivered opening remarks before an audience that included European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Irish Prime Minister Micheal…