China launches world's first 16 MW floating wind turbine at sea
China's CNOOC deployed the world's first 16 MW floating wind turbine with tension-leg platforms in the South China Sea.
Energy
Sand battery exceeded expectations: world's largest heat storage unit confirmed its efficiency
The world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, Finland, exceeded performance targets in its first year of operation.
Kyrgyzstan launches one of the largest energy projects in its history: construction of the Kazarman HPP cascade begins
Construction of the Kazarman HPP cascade on the Naryn River has officially launched in Kyrgyzstan.
Green electricity cost Kazakhstan 71 billion tenge per quarter — but the price is slowly decreasing
In Q1 2026, the single electricity buyer spent 71.1 billion tenge on mandatory purchase of 2 billion kWh from renewable energy sources.
US successfully tests next-generation nuclear fuel — it can last longer and produce less waste
U.S. firm Lightbridge completes first test phase of innovative nuclear fuel at the world’s most powerful research reactor, ATR in Idaho.
Tajikistan to receive another $300 million from World Bank for Rogun HPP construction
World Bank Board approved a $300 million grant for the second phase of Tajikistan's Rogun hydropower plant.
China sets goal: wind and solar to account for over half of the country's installed power generation capacity by 2030
China aims to build an efficient low-carbon energy system. By 2030, solar and wind power are expected to exceed 50% of energy generation.