ACWA Power has started full commercial operations of two wind power projects in Uzbekistan. The company announced that the Bash and Dzhankeldy wind farms are now generating electricity. These projects together supply 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed capacity. The wind farms are located in the Bukhara region. The Dzhankeldy project has a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW), and the Bash wind farm also has 500MW. Both projects were developed as a joint venture between ACWA Power and China Southern Power Grid International (HK) Co., Ltd. The projects began full operations earlier than expected. According to ACWA Power, this was achieved…
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Algeria has started work on a renewable energy and green hydrogen plan. The aim is to lower use of fossil fuels at home and keep more gas for export. The project is supported by funding from the European Union and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The total funding is around €28 million, or about $32 million. The plan includes building new tools for energy planning and support for green hydrogen development. It also focuses on creating a national database that will track where and how green hydrogen can be used. This database will help future energy…
Oman and the Netherlands have entered into three new agreements aimed at boosting cooperation in hydrogen energy and supporting infrastructure. These agreements focus on developing projects that connect Oman’s future hydrogen production to international markets. The first deal is centered on producing and exporting liquefied hydrogen. The second plans to explore how hydrogen and carbon dioxide could be transported through pipelines. The third agreement involves Dutch company Royal Vopak and includes setting up storage facilities in Duqm for various fuels and chemicals, including hydrogen and ammonia. The types of materials to be stored include crude oil, refined fuels, chemicals, liquefied…
A new wind turbine factory is being developed in Oman. Mawarid Turbine Company and OQ, a government-owned energy firm, are working together on this project. The announcement is part of efforts to support renewable energy in the country. The first phase of the factory will be able to produce wind turbines with a total annual output of 1,000 megawatts (MW). The turbines will be made for local use and also for export to nearby countries. The factory is expected to create jobs and support other industries such as logistics, transport, and raw materials. Some of the turbines may be used…
The Ministry of Electricity in Iraq has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE Vernova. The agreement outlines cooperation to develop up to 24 gigawatts (GW) of power using advanced gas turbine technologies, including H-class turbines. The signing took place in Baghdad and was attended by Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ Al-Sudani. Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, Zeyad Ali Fadhil, and George Pickart from GE Vernova signed the agreement. The event was part of a U.S. trade mission organized by the U.S.-Iraq Business Council. The project will explore pathways to add new power generation capacity. It includes installing new turbines…
Masdar, a renewable energy company based in the UAE, has signed two agreements with Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN (Persero). These agreements are focused on developing floating solar power plants in Indonesia. The first agreement is for a new project at the Jatigede Dam in West Java. Masdar had offered the lowest price in the Hijaunesia 2023 bid, which led to this agreement. Work on the Jatigede floating solar plant is planned to begin in 2024 and be finished by 2027. The second agreement is about a possible expansion of the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant. The first phase…
The South African government has officially adopted the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM). The announcement was made by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in last week of March. The plan focuses on growing the renewable energy and battery storage industry by the year 2030. SAREM is an industrial development plan. It aims to support local production, create jobs, and shift the country’s electricity supply from fossil fuels to renewable sources. The plan outlines a few goals. These include expanding renewable energy projects, growing the local industry for related equipment, creating jobs, building local skills, ensuring…
Algeria and Italy are discussing the development of a power connection across the Mediterranean. This link would connect Algeria’s electricity grid to Italy’s through a subsea cable. The capacity being studied is around 2,000 megawatts (MW). Algerian Minister of Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energies Mohamed Arkab recently met with Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy company Eni. The meeting was to review updates on this proposed project, often referred to as the Medlink project. According to a statement from Algeria’s Ministry, the cable would allow Algeria to export renewable electricity directly to Italy. This power would come from renewable energy…
Middle East Energy 2025 was held earlier this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition gathered energy professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers from around the world. It focused on technologies related to clean energy, backup power, battery storage, smart grids, and energy management. The event featured companies working on solar power, inverters, battery systems, and energy-efficient products. A wide range of equipment for both residential and industrial use were at display. Exhibitors included manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries, tubular batteries, and off-grid and grid-tied inverters. These systems were displayed for applications such as solar rooftops, telecom, data centres, backup energy,…
Dubai is adding more solar power. DEWA, the city’s electricity and water provider, has started preparing for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This new phase will include over 1,600 megawatts of solar power. It will also have battery storage that can hold 6,000 megawatt-hours. This means solar power can be stored and used when the sun isn’t shining. At a meeting in Dubai, 47 international companies showed interest in joining the project. These companies came from 17 countries. The project is expected to begin working in stages from 2027 to 2029. Once finished,…