Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has launched the “Zero Carbon Schools” initiative. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s ambitions for sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality and net zero emissions by 2050. Eng. Khalid Moeen Al Hosani, Executive Director of Public Health and Environment at the Department, emphasised the crucial role of nurturing a positive environmental mindset among youth. He stated that the initiative aims to engage schools in reducing their carbon footprints and striving for net zero emissions, ultimately enhancing school conditions and minimizing environmental impacts. The initiative aims to transform schools into eco-friendly hubs by prioritizing energy efficiency and renewable…
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The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) inked between Nafath Renewable Energy and Takhzeen, a subsidiary of ONEIC, is for renewable energy storage solutions across Oman, particularly targeting underserved rural areas. To drive Oman’s energy transition and achieve net-zero objectives, Nafath Renewable Energy, Oman’s sustainable energy sector, and Takhzeen, a provider of cutting-edge sustainable energy solutions, are pooling their expertise. At the core of this collaboration lies the adoption of Energy Dome’s proprietary technology, notably its CO2 Battery system. This groundbreaking energy storage solution utilizes liquid CO2 under pressure at ambient temperatures to effectively store surplus renewable energy. This addresses the…
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has unveiled an initiative set for power system planning and accelerating solar energy deployment across Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. As per NREL, with over two decades of solar radiation research, NREL’s latest endeavor offers a new high-resolution solar time-series dataset accessible through the Renewable Energy Data Explorer (RE Data Explorer) tool. This tool caters to the diverse needs of stakeholders in national governments, academia, and private industry within the energy sectors. As per reports, the project was motivated by the challenges faced by countries like Tanzania and Ukraine, which are collaborating…
Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan have signed a pact for comprehensive energy partnerships renewable energy projects and innovations in Kazakhstan. This collaboration will focus on a wide range of areas including renewables, oil, natural gas, electricity, and their derivatives, as well as petrochemicals, clean hydrogen, energy efficiency, and storage. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy highlighted the comprehensive nature of the partnership, indicating a commitment to exploring various avenues for cooperation that could potentially reshape the energy landscape in both countries. The involvement of Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Kazakh Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev underscores…
Positive Zero and Tamimi Energy have collaborated with a strategic focus on bidding, financing, and deploying these solutions, the partnership capitalizes on the expertise and resources of both entities to accelerate the transition towards sustainable energy in the region. The collaboration between Positive Zero and Tamimi Energy marks a significant stride towards advancing solar energy deployment in Saudi Arabia. With this partnership, Positive Zero’s subsidiary, SirajPower, and Tamimi Energy’s ENERCO subsidiary are poised to spearhead the development and implementation of solar power projects across the Kingdom’s commercial and industrial sectors. It may be noted that Positive Zero recently secured a…
South Korea’s Korea Western Power (KOWEPO) has teamed up with Electricite de France (EDF), a state electric utility company based in Paris, to launch a solar power venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This collaboration marks a strategic move in the realm of renewable energy infrastructure development. The project entails the construction of a robust solar power generation infrastructure in Al Khazna, UAE, with completion scheduled for 2027. Once operational, the facilities will be managed for a duration of 30 years. KOWEPO assumes a pivotal role in this endeavor, spearheading the engineering, procurement, construction, and subsequent operations and maintenance…
Three new energy facilities will be constructed in Namangan, Uzbekistan. These projects, with a combined investment of US$1.1 billion, encompass the development of hydroelectric and solar power infrastructure. Led by Uzbekhydroenergo, a cascade of six hydroelectric power stations along the Naryn River in the Uychi district will enhance the region’s energy capacity by 228 megawatts. Simultaneously, German company Hyper Partners GmbH and Tepelen Group Holding Limited from the UAE are set to build two solar power plants in Pap district, collectively contributing 1 gigawatt of solar energy to the region. These initiatives underscore Uzbekistan’s strategic emphasis on diversifying its energy…
X-NOOR, a renewable energy development platform in the GCC, has forged a partnership with John Crane Middle East FZE, a subsidiary of Smiths Group PLC. This strategic alliance, facilitated through a Solar PV Lease Agreement, signifies a significant step towards sustainable energy practices in the region. Over the span of 10 years, X-NOOR will supply John Crane Middle East FZE’s regional headquarters in Dubai with an annual generation of 785 MWh of renewable energy. This commitment underscores both companies’ dedication to fostering a greener future and aligns seamlessly with John Crane’s broader journey towards achieving net-zero status. The installation of…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Omar Shehadeh, the Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have proposed a clean energy center in partnership with UAE, at the SINU Kukum Campus. This according to SINU, indicates a pivotal moment in the pursuit of sustainable development and clean energy initiatives in the Solomon Islands. Professor Transform Aqorau’s presentation of a proposal for the establishment of a Center for Clean Energy at SINU underscores the university’s ambition to lead the nation into a future powered by renewable resources. This multidisciplinary center, as envisioned, holds the promise…
Iraq is planning to construct its largest solar power plant showing a significant shift towards renewable energy. The move comes as the government works to finalize a renewable energy law, which is currently under discussion and is expected to be approved by Parliament following Cabinet endorsement. Sabah Subhi, a member of Parliament’s Oil and Gas Committee, emphasised the Parliament’s keen interest in passing this legislation. Once the law is enacted, Iraq will proceed with the development of its largest solar power plant. However, Subhi did not provide specific details regarding the capacity of this upcoming project. This initiative follows efforts…