Author: Lakshita Kapoor

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has received three proposals for the Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project (IPP) in Abu Dhabi. The proposals are from ENGIE, a consortium of EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power (KOWEPO), and a consortium of Jinko Power and JERA. This project will have a capacity of 1,500 megawatts (AC). The Khazna Solar PV IPP is EWEC’s fourth utility-scale solar power project. The previous projects are Noor Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra Solar PV, and Al Ajban Solar PV. When the Khazna Solar PV IPP begins operations in 2027, EWEC’s total solar PV power capacity…

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ACWA Power announced four new agreements totaling USD 1.78 billion (SAR 6.69 billion) on the first day of the Future Investment Initiative (FII8) in Riyadh. The agreements cover multiple regions and project types, including financing, renewable energy, energy storage, and research and development. The deals span areas such as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), China, Central Asia, and North Africa. The first agreement is a USD 690 million (SAR 2.588 billion) framework with the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) to secure general corporate financing. This funding will support ACWA Power’s project pipeline in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other planned markets.…

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Saudi Arabia is preparing to announce the winning bid for the Al Sadawi solar photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project (IPP) in the Eastern Province, with a decision expected within the next few weeks. This project, which will generate 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar power, is part of Saudi Arabia’s expanding renewable energy goals and is expected to be completed by 2027, according to Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) previously shortlisted two consortia for the Al Sadawi project. The first consortium, comprising Masdar, Korea Electric Power Corporation, and GD Power Development Company, offered…

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APM Terminals Bahrain, which operates Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has been named one of the top 10 transport and logistics companies in the Middle East for sustainability. The company is working to make Khalifa Bin Salman Port the first fully solar-powered seaport in the region by the end of 2024. The solar power project will include over 25,000 solar panels, covering an area of 71,000 square meters. This installation is expected to generate 18.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity each year, contributing to the company’s goal of reducing its environmental impact. The ranking comes from the 2024 Forbes Middle East Sustainability…

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ACWA Power, a private water desalination and renewable energy company, announced progress on several energy projects in Africa. Its Redstone Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant in South Africa has reached a production level of 50 MW and is expected to achieve its full 100 MW capacity soon. This plant is connected to South Africa’s national grid through ACWA Power’s collaboration with partners Herlogas and SEPCOIII. When fully operational, the Redstone CSP plant will provide clean energy to around 200,000 households. In addition, ACWA Power’s Kom Ombo Photovoltaic (PV) plant in Egypt has reached its full production capacity of 200 MW.…

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Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy company, and EMSTEEL, a UAE-based steel and building materials company, have successfully completed a pilot project in Abu Dhabi using green hydrogen to produce green steel. This project, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, uses green hydrogen to extract iron from iron ore, a crucial process in steel production. The project is fully operational and has begun producing green steel. Steel production is a large and energy-intensive industry in the UAE. Globally, the steel sector contributes around seven to eight percent of total carbon emissions, making decarbonizing this industry…

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With the world’s attention set for the events at COP29, starting November 11 in Azerbaijan, it has become an important time to track the changes in the host country itself. In line with the country’s commitment to diversify its economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Azerbaijan aims to increase its installed power capacity from renewable sources to 30% by 2030. For global inverter market leader Sungrow, that has meant an opportunity to be a part of Azerbaijan’s green transition, like the 308 MWp solar plant, which came online in 2023. Azerbaijan’s Largest Utility-Scale PV Plant: A Milestone Achievement Thompson Meng,…

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QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies have entered an agreement to develop a 1.25-gigawatt (GW) peak solar power project in Basra, Iraq. The project, officially announced by both companies, is expected to be completed in phases between 2025 and 2027. QatarEnergy will acquire a 50 percent stake in the solar project, while TotalEnergies will hold the remaining 50 percent stake. The solar power project is part of Iraq’s broader $10 billion Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP). The GGIP aims to address Iraq’s need for electricity and its reliance on fossil fuels by creating renewable and gas-based energy sources. According to QatarEnergy, “the solar…

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India and Qatar held the 5th Round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), focusing on advancing renewable energy partnerships between the two nations. The meeting, co-chaired by Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Secretary (CPV & OIA) of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary General of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, talked about recent collaborative efforts in the renewable energy sector, including key projects and capacity targets. India outlined its ongoing initiatives to boost solar and wind energy and introduced opportunities for Qatari investment in these areas. In turn, Qatar shared its advancements in solar energy projects as part of…

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The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has partnered with ADNEC Group to provide 100% renewable and clean energy to the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, making it the first and largest events venue in the Middle East to be fully powered by clean energy. The agreement was signed at the ADNEC Centre by EWEC’s CEO, Othman Al Ali, and ADNEC Group’s Managing Director and CEO, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from events held at the ADNEC Centre. EWEC will supply ADNEC Centre’s power through renewable sources verified by Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) issued…

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