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Support grows for Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind ahead of court hearing

A broad coalition of artists, civil society representatives, politicians and journalists has rallied behind Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind as he remains in pretrial detention ahead of his first scheduled court hearing. The case has sparked renewed public debate over artistic freedom and freedom of......

France's renewable energy support costs projected to approach €20 billion over 2026-2027

France is expected to allocate nearly €20 billion to support renewable energy producers over 2026 and 2027, according to new projections published by the country's energy regulator, highlighting the growing financial commitment required to accelerate the energy transition. The Commission de......

Repsol and Engie compete to acquire renewable energy firm Asterion Energies

Spanish energy group Repsol and French utility company Engie have submitted preliminary offers to acquire renewable energy developer Asterion Energies, according to sources familiar with the matter. The potential transaction highlights the growing competition among major European energy companies to......

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind placed in police custody as investigation continues

Moroccan rapper and activist Mehdi El Youbi, widely known by his stage name Mehdi Black Wind, has been placed in police custody as authorities continue an ongoing investigation. Officials have not publicly disclosed the reasons behind the measure, and no formal charges have been announced at the time......

Solar power becomes the European Union's largest electricity source in June

Solar energy became the largest source of electricity generation in the European Union during June, marking another milestone in the bloc's transition toward renewable energy, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember. The report found that solar power accounted for approximately 25%......

Morocco rapper Mehdi Black Wind placed in custody in Casablanca

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind, known for his politically engaged lyrics and outspoken views, has been placed in police custody in Casablanca after being stopped while preparing to leave Morocco, according to information provided by his relatives and associates. The artist, whose real name is Mehdi......

Aditya Birla Group expands clean energy footprint with $1.8 billion Sprng Energy acquisition

India’s Aditya Birla Group is set to significantly expand its renewable energy business after agreeing to acquire Sprng Energy from Shell in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion, including debt. Announced by Grasim Industries, the deal ranks among the largest acquisitions in India’s......

Morocco accelerates wind energy projects to strengthen energy independence by 2030

Morocco is accelerating investment in wind energy as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen energy independence and expand the role of renewable sources in its electricity mix. The country aims to have renewable energy account for 52% of its installed electricity generation capacity by 2030, reinforcing......

India pushes renewable energy companies to free unused grid capacity

India is tightening control over renewable energy infrastructure by requiring clean power developers to either give up unused grid connection rights or provide additional financial guarantees if they fail to generate electricity. The move is part of a broader effort by Indian authorities to ensure that......