Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has awarded the contract award for the 1.5 gigawatts (AC) Al Ajban Solar PV Independent Power Project. The project, entrusted to an international consortium comprising EDF Renewables, Korea Western Power Company (KOWEPO), and Masdar, was formally recognized at the World Future Energy Summit. The signing ceremony, attended by prominent dignitaries including HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber and Luc Rémont, marks a pivotal moment in the UAE’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. On EDF Renewables & other companies securing the project, Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, lauded the project’s significance…
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Technip Energies has been awarded a substantial(1) contract by TotalEnergies and OQ for the Marsa LNG bunkering project located in Sohar, Oman. The contract covers the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a natural gas liquefaction train with an LNG production capacity of 1 Mtpa(2). The plant will use electric-driven motors instead of conventional gas turbines and will be powered by renewable electricity from a planned nearby solar farm which will cover 100% of the annual power consumption of the LNG plant. This is positioning the site as one of the lowest greenhouse gas intensity LNG plants ever built worldwide.…
Emirates Water and Electricity Company based in Abu Dhabi in UAE has issued a request for proposals (RFPs) for a 1.5GW solar PV plant in Abu Dhabi. The RFPs were issued to 19 developers and consortia, from a pool of 27 companies and consortia that submitted submitted expressions of interest (EOI) for the Khazna project last September. According to the company, the scope of work includes the development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and ownership of the plant and associated infrastructure, which is set to be built in the Al Khazna area of Abu Dhabi. Further, the duration to apply for…
Energy storage product & solution provider Trina Storage has announced the release of the 5MWh variant of its innovative Elementa 2 platform in the Middle East. Following the successful global launch of the 4MWh Elementa 2 in London, this Middle East debut showcases Trina Storage’s commitment to innovation in sustainable energy solutions. Building upon Trina Storage vertically integrated LFP cells, the 5 MWh Elementa 2 features upgraded design elements aimed at enhancing efficiency and reliability, ensuring optimal performance in diverse environments. By equipping the 314Ah battery cell, the 5MWh Elementa 2 offers higher energy storage capacity within the same form…
Renewable energy solutions firm BLUETTI is set to showcase its groundbreaking products at the highly anticipated Middle East Energy 2024 exhibition from April 16-18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE. Located at Hall 7, booth F10, BLUETTI will unveil a range of innovative power solutions tailored to meet the evolving energy demands of the region while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Highlighted among BLUETTI’s offerings is the SwapSolar Ecosystem, featuring the 1,800W AC180T solar generator and the MultiCooler portable refrigerator. This revolutionary combination provides independent power and cooling capabilities ideal for extended outdoor adventures and off-grid living. The AC180T boasts a…
CW Energy has equipped the roof of a company operating in Uşak with a solar power plant of 2619,815 kWp. Volkan Yilmaz. CEO of CW Energy, stated that the installation of a solar power plant on the roof of the company has been completed and said, “The GES project on the roof, which we have completed the application, will save about 230 trees a year and prevent 1.520.588 kg of carbon emissions,” he said. With CW Energy solar panels, another company will meet the energy needs from clean energy. CW Energy also signed the roof of a company operating in…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with Meridiam and Hassan Allam Utilities (HAU), is raising capital in HAU Energy BV, a new platform established to invest in renewable energy projects primarily in Egypt and potentially other countries in Africa. The investment will promote private sector participation in the Egyptian power sector. It will also facilitate the government’s decarbonisation plans by expediting the roll-out of renewable energy projects and contribute to Egypt’s green energy transition. This endeavor stands as a cornerstone project under the 10 GW renewables programme of Egypt’s EBRD-led energy pillar of the Nexus on…
Arctech has recently signed a contract for the 500MW Manah I power plant project in Oman after its successful bid for the 588MW Manah II PV project in Oman earlier in 2023. This project win showcases Arctech’s customized solutions tailored for the Middle East’s desert regions as well as its strong global competitiveness. Manah I project, with 640MW capacity, is located in Oman’s Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate. Affected by the tropical desert climate, the area is frequently impacted by extreme weather like heavy rain, strong winds, and sandstorms. The complex terrain with depressions also presents a need for high requirements on…
APM Terminals Bahrain managed Khalifa Bin Salman Port has announced the initiation of a revolutionary solar power project, with Mumbai-based solar power firm Bhageria Industries joining as a key partner following a rigorous public tender process. The project is valued at approximately BHD 3.8 million (USD 10 Million), this ambitious project is set to make Khalifa Bin Salman Port the first seaport in the region to be fully powered by solar energy. Under the comprehensive contract with APM Terminals Bahrain, Bhageria Industries will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from design and engineering to supply, construction, testing, and commissioning. Additionally, they…
Sungrow, a PV inverter and energy storage system supplier, recently signed a strategic supply agreement with Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development Plc (GULF). They signed an agreement to provide PV inverters and liquid-cooled energy storage systems for its 3.5GWp project needs over the next 7 years. Under the framework of Thailand’s latest Power Development Plan (PDP), after all projects are connected to the grid and operate, they can effectively respond to rising electricity prices, optimize the energy supply structure, enhance national energy security and energy independence, and establish a model for renewable energy development in the Southeast Asian region. As an important economy…