Nextpower Arabia, the newly formed joint venture between Nextpower (formerly Nextracker) and Abunayyan Holding has announced its first big project win. It will provide 2.25 gigawatts (GWp) of solar tracking systems to Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the EPC for the Bisha Solar project. The project is being developed by an ACWA Power-led consortium. The project was procured by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) as part of Wave 6 of the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), overseen by the Ministry of Energy. Located in the Asir Province, Bisha is the largest of the Wave 6 solar projects. The project…
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Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Octopus Energy, the global energy tech disruptor, have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for initiatives in the UK and Africa. Masdar and Octopus will look to work together to free up hidden capacity across the UK’s distribution network to power the next generation of data centres. The companies signed the agreements during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the UAE. The UK is facing an unprecedented crunch on grid connections, with renewable energy projects often waiting years to be plugged in. At the same time, electricity demand…
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, is leading investment support for the establishment of the Middle East’s largest polysilicon facility, which will produce up to 40 GW of solar modules annually. In a press release, IFC explained that the latest round of investment could help United Solar Polysilicon (FZC) SPC, United Solar, finance its greenfield polysilicon plant in Oman’s Sohar Freezone. The financing aims to boost the manufacturing of polysilicon, create nearly 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, help attract foreign direct investment, and advance Oman’s vision for economic diversification while reducing reliance on oil. Polysilicon is a…
ENGIE, a global low-carbon energy solutions provider, and an Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar have reached financial close for the 1.5 gigawatt (GW) (AC) Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project located between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. This marks a decisive step in the development of one of the region’s largest solar projects and ENGIE’s largest photovoltaic plant worldwide. The project, which was awarded in October 2025, is being developed under a 30‑year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). Financing Secured by Leading International Partners The financing for the latest project…
Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 07–09 April 2026 Offshore Arabia 2026, the Kingdom’s largest Offshore Technology and Innovation Expo, will take place from 07 to 09 April 2026 in Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Positioned at the heart of the region’s offshore energy ecosystem, the event will convene global offshore energy leaders, technology innovators, service providers, and government stakeholders under the theme “Pioneering Offshore Technologies for a Sustainable Future.” Hosted in Saudi Arabia, Offshore Arabia 2026 is designed to serve as a strategic platform for advancing offshore energy solutions through innovation, sustainability, and technology-driven transformation. The expo will focus…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) concluded 2025 with a major milestone in Dubai’s clean energy journey, adding 1,000MW of clean energy production capacity. This achievement is part of the progress in the 1,800MW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, reflecting DEWA’s commitment to accelerating renewable energy projects in line with the highest international standards. DEWA’s efforts to expand clean energy capacity continue. In 2025, it tendered for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, while the remaining 800MW of the sixth phase is scheduled to come online by Q4…
CATL opened the Middle East’s first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region’s shift toward cleaner energy systems. The opening comes as Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking Saudi Arabia as an example, the Kingdom has set a goal to transition 30% of all vehicles in Riyadh to electric by 2030, as part of a larger strategy to reduce emissions in the capital city by…
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 150-megawatt (MW) Quipungo Solar Photovoltaic project in Angola, marking Masdar’s first PPA in the country. The Quipungo project represents the first contracted site under Project Royal Sable, a planned 500MW renewable energy programme across three sites that will strengthen Angola’s southern power grid and support the country’s sustainable development objectives. The agreement was signed with the state-owned offtaker Rede Nacional de Transporte de Electricidade (RNT-EP). It was signed on behalf of Masdar by Abdulaziz Alobadli, Chief Operating Officer,…
The Egyptian Cabinet Presidency recently announced the signing of a 30-year renewable energy purchase agreement by Renaissance Industries. The Cabinet said in a social media post that, under the agreement, Ersk will establish and operate a solar power plant to supply the Renaissance Cement factory with clean energy. Under the agreement, Al Nahda Cement Company will purchase electricity generated from renewable sources under a 30-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement with Cobalt, a subsidiary of the Ersk Group. As per the contract terms, Cobalt will conduct technical studies, secure financing, and construct and operate a 27 MW solar power plant to…
JA Solar signed a module supply agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the EPC contractor for the Samarkand 1 and 2 Solar PV Power Plants in Uzbekistan. JA Solar said in a press release that it will supply all of the photovoltaic modules for the two utility-scale projects. The Samarkand 1 & 2 projects, developed by ACWA Power, will have a combined capacity of 1.2 GWp and are located in the Samarkand region. Once operational, they are expected to generate enough electricity to power 600,000 households, offsetting 1.4 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually. The projects support Uzbekistan’s national target of…