Hotpack Global has installed a 2.2 megawatt (MW) solar power system on the roof of its manufacturing facility in National Industries Park (NIP), Dubai. The system is designed to produce 3.52 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each year, helping to reduce the factory’s use of conventional energy sources. It is also expected to lower carbon emissions by 2,992 metric tons annually. Dubai has several renewable energy projects across different sectors. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the largest solar energy project in the region, with a current installed capacity of 2,327 MW. The project is expected to…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
Egypt’s renewable energy capacity is expected to reach 12 gigawatts (GW) by 2026, according to Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mahmud Esmat. The country is also planning to install 3,500 megawatts (MW) of energy storage batteries to support renewable power generation. Solar and wind projects are being developed by both local and international companies. By 2029, renewable energy capacity is expected to increase to 20 GW. Additionally, Egypt’s first nuclear power plant in Dabaa, which is under construction, is planned to generate 3,600 MW. As of 2024, Egypt produces around 6,600 MW from solar, wind, and hydropower projects. The government…
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, held discussions with Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO of Talaat Moustafa Holding (TMG), on expanding private sector involvement in electricity distribution and the use of solar energy. The meeting addressed ways to improve power supply, reduce energy losses, and incorporate renewable energy solutions into residential and commercial developments. The government aims to enhance electricity distribution by allowing private companies to manage supply in new developments. Smart meters and monitoring systems are also being introduced to improve efficiency. The meeting included plans to integrate solar energy into public lighting and infrastructure in new…
IRSC for Renewable Energy Solutions has signed a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Arabian Cement Company (ACC) in Arabia, Egypt. Under the agreement, IRSC will develop, finance, build, own, and operate the second phase of ACC’s solar power plant. The plant will have a total installed capacity of 17.6 megawatts peak (MWp) and is expected to generate 32.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually. IRSC will handle financing, installation, operation, and maintenance of the plant. The solar power system will supply electricity to ACC without the need for upfront capital investment. ACC operates a cement production facility in Suez Governorate,…
GS Inima has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Barka 5 Photovoltaic (PV) Plant in Oman. The plant will have an installed capacity of 6.5 megawatts peak (MWp). It will supply around 11% of the electricity needed by the Barka 5 desalination facility until June 2044. Construction is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026. GS Inima developed the project in collaboration with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (NPWP) and other government entities. The PV plant aims to reduce the environmental impact of desalination by using renewable energy. Oman has several renewable energy projects…
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed an agreement with Ignite Energy Access to establish its global headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Ignite Energy Access develops and operates distributed solar solutions, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. The company plans to expand its operations and introduce its solar technologies in the UAE. Ignite Energy Access will develop standalone off-grid solar projects in the capital city for rural communities, sustainable farming, and eco-friendly transport and construction. The company will also work with universities to support training and knowledge transfer programs. Abu Dhabi has several renewable energy projects, including large solar plants and smaller-scale…
Scatec, a Norway-based renewable energy company, has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Egypt Aluminium. The agreement covers a 1.1-gigawatt (GW) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a 100-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) with 200-megawatt hours (MWh) of storage. Egypt Aluminium is the largest industrial electricity consumer in Egypt. The solar and storage project will help the company reduce its carbon emissions and meet the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requirements, which take effect in 2026. Scatec plans to start construction within 12 months. The total cost of the project is estimated at $650…
Siemens Energy has signed a $1.6 billion deal to provide technology for two new power plants in Saudi Arabia. The Rumah 2 and Nairyah 2 facilities will be located in different parts of the country, adding 3.6 gigawatts (GW) of electricity to the national grid. These plants will replace older oil-based power stations, reducing emissions and supporting future carbon capture technologies. Once fully operational, they will supply energy to around 1.5 million homes. The project is being built by Harbin Electric International. Siemens Energy will manufacture core components at its facility in Dammam, which is being expanded to support local…
GS Inima Barka-5 Desalination Co SAOC, Oman announced a Power Purchase Agreement for a solar photovoltaic plant at its Barka facility in Al Batinah South Governorate. The Barka 5 plant, which uses a reverse osmosis process, produces 100,000 m³ of potable water per day. The facility was launched last September with an investment of around $135 million. It is part of the Barka Water Hub that serves the water needs of Muscat, Al Batinah North and South, and Al Dakhiliyah governorates. Under the new agreement, a 6.5 MWp solar PV plant will supply up to 11 percent of the Barka…
GEMS Education and Positive Zero have signed an agreement to install solar power systems across 23 schools in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The project includes rooftop solar panels, carport solar installations, and solar-powered bus parking areas. The total installed capacity will be 12.7 megawatts peak (MWp), producing 21.25 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually. This energy output is enough to power 2,000 homes for a year. The installation is expected to be completed by early 2026. As part of the project, Positive Zero will finance the solar installations through a long-term leasing model, requiring no upfront investment from GEMS Education. The…