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RenewaNews Briefing — October 25, 2026

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Today's briefing brings you 8 stories across solar power, renewable energy, offshore and wind power from the Global Renewables Market. Leading today: Tender soon for 442-MW Rampal solar project - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).

Illustrated summary of the top stories in the RenewaNews Briefing — October 25, 2026 briefing

solar

Tender soon for 442-MW Rampal solar project

Bangladesh is moving ahead with procurement for a large utility-scale solar project tied to Rampal. The tender points to continued buildout of solar capacity and more competition for clean-power supply in a market that still relies heavily on fossil generation.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Texas city offers credits for extra solar power, while leaving homeowners waiting on a new fee

The story points to a local policy shift that affects rooftop solar owners by changing how excess power is credited and how fees may be applied. It matters because such rate design decisions can either support distributed solar adoption or make it less attractive for homeowners and installers.

The Cool Down

renewable-energy

Masdar expands portfolio in Greece with major solar project acquisition

Masdar is adding another utility-scale solar asset to its international portfolio, reinforcing the role of large solar acquisitions in scaling clean-power capacity in Europe. The deal points to continued cross-border capital flow into mature renewable markets where project ownership is shifting as developers and investors recycle capital.

www.wam.ae

Türkiye meets 70.3% of electricity needs with domestic resources

Türkiye's reliance on domestic electricity sources points to a system that is becoming less exposed to imported fuels and external price swings. For developers and investors, the key question is how much of that supply is renewables versus other local sources, and whether the mix can keep expanding while supporting grid reliability and lower emissions.

Daily Sabah

Public Institutions to Face Renewable Energy Generation Targets Including Land Provision

This points to a policy push that would require public institutions to generate renewable power and provide land for projects. If implemented, it could open new sites for solar, wind, or storage development and give the public sector a more direct role in buildout.

news.sbs.co.kr

Utah farmers face renewable energy hurdles under new USDA rules

New USDA rules appear to make it harder for farmers to tap renewable-energy programs, which could slow rural adoption of on-farm solar or other clean-power projects. The practical effect is likely to be more uncertainty for projects that depend on federal support and farm-level financing.

Cedar City News

offshore

Trump Targets $6.2 Billion Offshore Wind Project Nearing Completion

The story points to another political and regulatory pressure point for U.S. offshore wind at a time when projects are close to completion. The market issue is not just one project’s fate but the signal it sends for financing confidence, permitting risk, and the pace of offshore wind buildout.

OilPrice.com

wind

Scout signs Oracle for most of the output from a 300 MW Texas wind farm, tying another large block of generation to data-center-era electricity demand

Scout is locking in a major corporate buyer for most of a Texas wind farm’s output. The deal shows how data-center electricity demand is increasingly helping support new renewable generation and improve revenue certainty for developers.

Energies Media