Invest Oman, the government’s investment facilitation body, is promoting a new Agri-Solar project to attract international investors. The project aims to combine food production with renewable energy generation. It is planned to cover 300 acres and requires an investment of RO 61.5 million. The technology will be provided by V-Plus Agritech, a Singapore-based company specializing in circular agriculture and vertical aquaponics farming. The project will integrate solar energy with agricultural production to optimize land use. Invest Oman stated that the project is part of a broader effort to improve food security and economic sustainability. It described the initiative as a…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
Oman is studying new ways to turn waste into fuel. Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah) has signed an agreement with Raysut Cement Company and Germany’s MVW Lechtenberg & Partner to explore the possibility of producing refuse-derived fuel (RDF). RDF is made from processed waste and can replace fossil fuels in industries like cement production. The study will examine how RDF can be used to lower emissions and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. It was signed under the patronage of Dr Mansour bin Talib al Hinai, Chairman of the Authority for Public Services Regulation. The project could change how…
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has invited proposals from qualified companies for the development of the Al Sila Wind Independent Power Project (IPP). The project will be located near the existing wind farm in Al Sila. The wind farm is expected to generate up to 140 megawatts (MW) of electricity. With this project, Abu Dhabi’s wind energy capacity will increase to around 240MW. Other wind farms in the emirate include those on Sir Bani Yas Island and Delma Island. The selected developer or consortium will be responsible for financing, building, operating, and maintaining the wind farm. Up to 40…
Swiss company Synhelion plans to develop a solar-based synthetic fuel facility in Morocco. The project is estimated to cost $1 billion and aims to produce nearly 100,000 tonnes of fuel annually. The facility will use solar heat to create synthetic fuels that can be used in existing engines without modification. Morocco was chosen for the project due to its strong solar resources, availability of raw materials, and industrial capacity. The project is expected to be funded through a combination of bank loans, a share sale, and potential government support. Synhelion, originally a spin-off from ETH Zurich, develops synthetic fuels using…
The European Union (EU) and Germany have introduced the GET.invest Nigeria Country Window initiative to support renewable energy investments in Nigeria. The initiative was launched earlier this week in Lagos State as part of the GET.invest programme, which promotes private-sector investments in decentralized renewable energy. It is being implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and will collaborate with other donor-funded energy initiatives, including the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP). GET.invest Nigeria aims to mobilize finance for renewable energy projects by supporting businesses, project developers, financiers, and regulators. The initiative is designed to address Nigeria’s electricity challenges, particularly…
At the 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025 (GISS 2025) and the inaugural Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM 2025), aviation experts came together to discuss ways to accelerate the adoption of clean energy within the aviation sector. A key focus of the discussions was on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is seen as a contributing factor in reducing carbon emissions from air travel. Fabrice Espinosa, the Founder and CEO of the Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA), emphasized the importance of regional collaboration across Asia to support the broader use of SAF. According to Espinosa, ASAFA’s approach is centered…
The UAE has the highest installed renewable energy capacity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, reaching 6.3 gigawatts (GW), according to a report by Dii Desert Energy, an energy think tank based in Dubai. Egypt follows with 4.6 GW, and Saudi Arabia has 4.5 GW of installed capacity. The UAE achieved this capacity with fewer projects compared to Egypt. A major factor is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), which contributes a large share to the country’s renewable energy output. In total, the MENA region has an installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity…
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is moving toward a new energy future powered by the sun and wind. By 2030, MENA aims to produce around 10 million tonnes of hydrogen each year, with most of it coming from green hydrogen, according to Dubai-based Dii Desert Energy. Green hydrogen is made by using renewable energy like solar and wind to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Across the region, more than 110 hydrogen projects are in the pipeline, demanding over 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy. To meet the 10 million tonnes target, an extra 128 GW of…
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Dubai (UE Dubai) and BSH Home Appliances Middle East organized the Green Genius Challenge, Eco-Appliance Edition this week, marking UAE’s National Environment Day. The event aimed to promote sustainability by encouraging high school students in Dubai to design eco-friendly home appliances that reduce non-renewable energy use and environmental impact. The competition focused on inspiring creative solutions in sustainable technology. Students presented projects that incorporated energy-efficient designs, renewable energy integration, and water conservation methods. Projects were evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, environmental impact, and design, with an emphasis on how these ideas could…
Saudi Arabia has taken the next step in expanding its renewable energy infrastructure by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for large-scale battery energy storage projects. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has invited qualified bidders to participate in developing four Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts (MW) and a total storage capability of 8,000 megawatt-hours (MWh). These projects are part of the country’s broader plan to support the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. The projects will be spread across different provinces in Saudi Arabia. The Al-Muwaih BESS, with a capacity…