Dubai’s energy utility, DEWA, shared an update on its solar project, confirming that the concentrated solar power (CSP) section of its fourth development phase now produces 700 megawatts. This output, managed under a single operator, has been acknowledged as the largest of its kind globally. The recognition was presented during a formal gathering, where DEWA officials received a certificate from a Guinness World Records representative. The CSP plant is part of the broader 950MW fourth phase of the solar park. This phase uses a mix of three clean energy technologies. It includes 600MW from a CSP parabolic basin system, 100MW…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) has announced a call for prequalification applications for a new solar project. The project is the Al Dibdibah Power and Al Shagaya Renewable Energy (Phase III) Zone 2. It will be developed under a public-private partnership model. The solar photovoltaic (PV) project will have a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW). It will follow a design, finance, construct, operate, maintain, and transfer structure. The project is supported by a 30-year power purchase agreement with the Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy (MEWRE). KAPP has stated that applications for prequalification can be submitted between…
Vale, a global mining company, has signed a Head of Agreement with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) during Oman Sustainability Week. The agreement sets up a framework for future renewable energy cooperation in Oman. It focuses on supplying clean electricity to Vale’s pelletising plant located in Sohar Port and supporting future energy requirements for its planned industrial site in Duqm. The pelletising plant in Sohar is part of Vale’s Oman operations. The company aims to fully convert the plant’s electricity use to renewable energy by 2030. The agreement with OQAE includes coordination on land access, energy planning, and aggregated demand for…
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) of the UAE, along with Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), recently led a delegation to Spain. The purpose of the visit was to study advanced energy technologies and explore research partnerships in solar and energy storage. The UAE group was led by Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, and Yousif Ahmed Al Ali, CEO of EtihadWE. The focus was on supporting UAE goals in clean energy transition and enhancing local infrastructure with international experience. One area of interest was the Saud bin Saqr Energy and Innovation Park in Ras Al Khaimah.…
Nama Power and Water Procurement Company, Oman has named the companies that can move forward in developing two new gas-fired power stations. These are the Misfah and Duqm Independent Power Projects, located in the Muscat and Al Wusta regions, Oman respectively. The Misfah plant is planned to generate up to 1,600 megawatts of electricity. Duqm’s plant will provide around 800 megawatts. Together, the two facilities are expected to deliver 2,400 megawatts of capacity to Oman’s electricity network. Commercial operations for both projects are planned to begin by the second quarter of 2029. PWP intends to develop both plants as combined-cycle…
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) shared its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported AED 14.2 billion in revenue, which is a 3.8% increase compared to the same period last year. Most of the revenue came from its Transmission and Distribution business. Net income was AED 2.1 billion, down 1.5%. The drop was linked to market changes in oil and gas and a decline in production. TAQA’s renewable energy projects are mainly carried out through its stake in Masdar. In early 2025, Masdar added 243 megawatts (MW) through the Valle Solar project in Spain.…
ACWA Power has signed several new agreements with American companies. These were signed during the Saudi–US Investment Forum in Riyadh. The total value of the new agreements is USD 500 million. The new deals expand ACWA Power’s existing partnerships with US firms, which now exceed USD 6 billion. The agreements support various energy projects and technology development in Saudi Arabia. One agreement focuses on solar energy. ACWA Power will work with US partners to use advanced tracker systems for solar panels. These systems help improve energy production and may also boost local manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. In another agreement, ACWA…
Masdar and Samruk-Kazyna have signed an agreement to explore the development of renewable energy and BESS projects in Kazakhstan. The announcement was made during the Kazakhstan-UAE Business Forum held in Astana. The project aims to provide up to 500 megawatts (MW) of continuous renewable power along with battery energy storage systems (BESS) of up to 2 gigawatts (GW) in capacity. Masdar is already working on a 1GW wind power project in Kazakhstan, which includes a 600 megawatt-hour (MWh) BESS. This project, located in the Jambyl region, is among the largest wind projects in Central Asia. The agreement was signed in…
Nahdi Medical Company has partnered with Emerge to install solar panels on the rooftop of its IMDAD Distribution Center in Saudi Arabia. The rooftop solar system will have an installed capacity of 3 megawatt-peak (MWp). Emerge is a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group. Under this partnership, Emerge will handle all aspects of the solar system, including finance, design, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance. The agreement will last 15 years. The new solar panels are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 3,000 tonnes each year. This reduction is equal to the electricity usage of about 625…
Euro Motors has signed a 25-year solar energy agreement with Positive Zero. The project will be located in Sitra, Bahrain. It will involve the installation of rooftop and carport solar panels. Once completed, the solar system is expected to have a total capacity of 2.7 megawatt-peak (MWp). The system is designed to generate around 4.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity each year. This is enough power to match the yearly usage of approximately 654 homes. Positive Zero will handle all phases of the work. That includes building, financing, operating, and maintaining the system. The solar panels are expected to cut greenhouse…