Tanmiah Food Company has partnered with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, to develop a solar power plant at Tanmiah’s agricultural processing facility in Haradh, Saudi Arabia. The solar plant will have a capacity of 3 megawatts peak (MWp) and will provide 35% of the facility’s electricity needs. Emerge will design, finance, build, and operate the solar system for 25 years. The project is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 3,850 tonnes annually, equivalent to the electricity use of more than 800 households in a year. This project is part of Tanmiah’s strategy to reduce…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum held its 87th meeting virtually. The meeting reviewed updates on Dubai’s sustainability goals, focusing on clean energy and energy efficiency regulations. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council, and other senior officials attended. The Council discussed Dubai’s Green Building regulations, which aim to reduce carbon emissions by improving energy and water efficiency in new buildings. These regulations are part of a long-term plan to transition buildings into zero-energy structures. The Council also reviewed the implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. 16 of 2019, which…
ENOC Group and Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai have partnered to explore green hydrogen-powered transportation in the city. The agreement includes supplying green hydrogen fuel for RTA’s hydrogen-powered city buses and conducting a study to evaluate its feasibility. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity from sources like solar and wind. It emits zero carbon dioxide during production and offers a clean alternative to traditional fuels. The hydrogen used in this project will be sourced from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in partnership with DEWA. Under the trial, ENOC…
Egypt has signed an agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to build a 500-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in the Gulf of Suez. The agreement was signed by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) Chairperson Mona Rizk and Siemens Gamesa Egypt CEO Ayman Saad, in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Electricity Mahmoud Essmat. Under the agreement, Siemens Gamesa will handle the construction, financing, and operation of the wind plant. The project is part of Egypt’s strategy to increase its renewable energy capacity. The country aims to produce 42% of its electricity from renewables by 2030…
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Egypt Hassan El-Khatib met with Vikram Kapur, Group President at India’s ReNew Power, to discuss plans for a $8 billion green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The project, which follows a framework agreement signed during COP27, aims to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional hub for clean energy. The green hydrogen facility will be developed with supporting infrastructure. The project is expected to contribute to sustainable development and create new jobs. ReNew Power’s efforts align with Egypt’s renewable energy plans to diversify its energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. In…
Algeria has started construction on an 80-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Bechar province. This project is part of a larger plan to build 15 solar power plants across 12 provinces, with a total installed capacity of 3,200 MW. Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Mohammed Arqab attended the launch of the first project. The solar program will be executed in phases. It is designed to increase the share of renewable energy in Algeria’s electricity production. The new plants will contribute to the national grid and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Algeria has several renewable energy projects in different regions. The…
The Khalifa City water distribution station is now running on solar energy. The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has installed 2,032 solar panels, generating up to 1,400 kilowatts (kW) of clean electricity. Any extra power goes straight to the national grid. The solar panels sit on the rooftops of underground water reservoirs. They come with a self-cleaning system and smart monitoring technology. This station is now the eleventh EWA facility using solar power as part of a wider effort to bring more renewable energy into Bahrain’s infrastructure. Bahrain has other renewable energy projects in different sectors. The Bahrain International Circuit…
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…
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…