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,…
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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…
Oman is developing multiple large-scale green hydrogen projects, positioning itself as a key player in the Middle East’s renewable energy sector. Five of the ten largest hydrogen plants in the region are being developed in Oman, with operations expected to begin by 2030. These projects will use solar and wind energy to produce low-carbon hydrogen for domestic use and export. The largest planned project is the ACME Duqm Hydrogen Project Phase 2, with a capacity of 497 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa). The project, led by ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt Ltd, is scheduled to start operations in 2028 and will use…
Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER), a global platform founded by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize, has released a White Paper titled Igniting a Global Sustainable Economy. The paper highlights the role of women in climate action and offers recommendations on finance, AI, mentorship, and accessibility to support female entrepreneurs in renewable energy. The report is based on discussions from the 2025 WiSER Annual Forum, held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Abu Dhabi continues to expand its renewable energy projects alongside these initiatives. The Al Dhafra Solar PV Plant, with a capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW),…
TotalEnergies has begun work on a 1,000-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Basra, Iraq. The project is part of an energy agreement signed in 2023. It includes the installation of two million solar panels. The plant is expected to supply electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes. TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy each hold a 50% stake in the project. The project is one of several energy initiatives in Iraq aimed at increasing electricity production. Along with solar power, the agreement includes developments in oil and gas fields, a seawater desalination plant, and efforts to reduce gas flaring. Construction is scheduled to…