AMEA Power, a UAE-based renewable energy developer has signed a long-term PPA with the national utility of Djibouti for a 25 MW solar PV plus battery storage unit. AMEA Power announced the signing of the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Electricité de Djibouti (EDD),recently. The signing ceremony, was attended by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Djibouti, which is located on the East Coast of Africa. The firm said, “AMEA will develop the project in the Grand Bara desert region under a build-own-operate and transfer (BOOT) model.” The firm said the project is expected to generate 55 GWh…
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Egypt’s Pathfinder Energy Group has joined hands with the Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and East Gas Company to establish electric vehicle charging stations in Jordan, powered by green energy. To this end, Pathfinder has formed partnerships with UK’s Dunhill Ventures and U.S.-based SSK Capital Investments. As per Maii Elzomar, VP, Pathfinder Energy Group, the project will establish 500 charging stations at a total investment of $470 million. “We begin implementing the project by end-2023 and complete within three years over three phases. The first phase comprises 120 charging points,” he said. The project aims to install EV…
With the aim to diversify its sources of electricity and provide savings for the city, its residents and businesses, Lebanon will be developing solar arrays on 37 acres of non-developable land within a floodplain situated in the city. To this end, Lebanon Planning Commission has given consent towards building a $14.1 million solar array on undevelopable city-owned land that measures 37 acres in the floodplain near the Glosser Road substation. As per reports, Lebanon Planning Commission, recently held a public hearing and voted to approve a request by the city and its consultant, Kokosing Solar, for a conditional use permit…
Iraq’s Basra Oil Company recently announced that France’s TotalEnergies has activated its four investment contracts involving oil, gas, renewable energy and seawater desalination projects. The Ministry of Oil and TotalEnergies will now enter into contractual commitments to implement the projects, Basra Oil Company’s Director General, Bassim Abdul Karim Al-Shamkhani, told the media. It may be noted that the $27 billion deal was signed in 2021 between Iraqi government and the firm to build four oil, gas, and renewable energy projects with an initial investment of $10 billion in southern Iraq over 25 years, but due to conflict over the size…
In a step towards fulfilling the country’s 2020-2030 Energy Strategy, Jordan has an ambitious plan to build a major solar panel factory, in the south-east Amman airport area. The factory will cost around 100 million Jordanian dinars (around 141 million U.S. dollars) and is expected to create more than 500 jobs. The factory, which will be funded by Jordanian investment, will cover an area of 130 dunams (13 hectares) and is set to start production by the end of this year, according to a statement by the Jordanian government. The plan was announced at the ‘A Year on Modernisation’ forum,…
Syria’s Tartous Governorate has connected various solar energy stations into the local electrical grid. With this, it now has a combined capacity of 18,588 megawatts. These solar stations were built by multiple investors in collaboration with government support with the aim to enhance the availability of electric power for the production sector. After undertaking a comprehensive tour of these station projects, Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ghassan Al-Zamil convened a meeting at the Phoenix Bird School in Tartous, one of the project sites, where he delved into the intricacies of renewable energy production. Eng. Ghassan Al-Zamil highlighted the pivotal role of…
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global and IDHAL, Jordanian Solar Energy Solutions have joined hands for exchanging scientific and practical expertise and knowledge in the solar energy field. The agreement was signed by Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Founder and Chairman of TAG.Global, and Eng. Mohannad Ajarmeh, IDHAL General Manager. While signing the deal, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his pride in such a partnership that would positively impact the use of solar energy systems at local and regional levels. He said that his firm believes in the necessity of moving towards solar energy that benefits the citizens, the and the country’s economy. He further pointed out…
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has declared Morocco as the leading country in the Arab region in wind energy production. The report says that the country claims 46% share of total wind energy consumption, and is leading in harnessing wind power. According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Electricity and Drinking Water, Morocco’s electricity capacity from wind power has reached a significant 1,553 megawatts. Additionally, the country’s solar capacity is estimated to be at 831 megawatts. These figures contribute to Morocco’s overall installed capacity of 11,055 megawatts, reinforcing its position as…
Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund (NDF) will be participating in financing the biggest renewable energy project in the world at Al Shuaibah in Saudi Arabia. NDF aims to empower the promising sectors and industries in Saudi Arabia, and enhance their capabilities to ensure that the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 is achieved and contributes to building a sustainable and prosperous future for the most important and innovative economy in the region. There are several agencies along with the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), local and international banks, participated with NDF in financing the project with a total loan value of…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Research and Development Centre (R&D) has filed a new patent for a chemical liquid that supports energy storage systems and enhances their efficiency. The novel liquid achieves high thermal and electrochemical stability, making it an effective and safe solution for energy storage systems operations, notably lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. The statement said that the patent supports DEWA’s commitment to promote energy security and sustainability, according to the highest international standards, and its efforts to enhance Dubai’s position as a global hub for clean energy and a green economy. Commenting on the achievement, Saeed…