Morocco has entered into a deal with GOTION High-Tech, a China-based firm specialising in electric mobility, to build a dedicated facility to manufacture the production of electric car batteries and energy storage systems. With an investment of 65 billion Moroccan dirhams ($6.4 billion), the group will construct a Giga Factory in Rabat, with an annual production capacity of 100 gigawatt-hours. It is expected to generate around 25,000 job opportunities in the region. In a statement, Mohcine Jazouli, Moroccan Minister of Investment, said, “Signing the memorandum of understanding is a necessary first step before signing the investment agreement, which will allow…
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Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) has signed three agreements worth over $20 billion for massive green hydrogen projects. With this, it has granted the first green hydrogen blocks in the country. The first one has been awarded through Phase A Round 1 public auction process, and the other two are awarded following the earlier singing of commercial term sheets, as per reports. Major collaborations have been signed with the Amnah Consortium, Oman Green Energy Alliance and BP Oman. Further to this development, three major green hydrogen projects will be developed in Al Wusta Governorate. Currently, the land leased to the final three…
Bahrain’s telecom and technology powerhouse, Beyon, has launched its first data centre in the country which is fully powered by clean energy. In its statement, the firm said, “The group was proud of an unprecedented achievement in the telecommunications and technology sector, as its Data Centre has became the first in Bahrain to rely entirely on clean energy generated from the company’s solar park, which is located in the Beyon Data Oasis at Hamala.” The launch of the current Phase 2 of the company’s Solar Park was celebrated at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, which was attended by members…
Indian multinational conglomerate firm Larsen & Toubro has announced achieving the Power Elements and grid packages of the world’s largest green hydrogen plant being built by NEOM Green Hydrogen Company. After securing the deal, a few quarters back, the power transmission and distribution business of Larsen & Toubro carried out and has achieved significant progress in various activities viz. surveys, design and engineering, establishment of temporary facilities and procurement of long lead items. As per the contracts, L&T will engineer, procure, and construct a 2.2 GWac PV Solar Plant, 1.65 GW wind generation balance of plant and a 400 MWh…
Trina Solar, a provider of PV and smart energy total solutions, has responded to the growing demand in South Africa by expanding its operations. With continuous investment in the South African market over the years, the company has recently opened a new office in Johannesburg and a warehouse in Cape Town. This expansion has fueled Trina Solar’s unprecedented growth in the region, as evidenced by a record-breaking tripled solar PV module sales volume in 2023, the firm says. Recognising the market potential, Trina Solar’s new office and warehouse aim to enhance the company’s distribution network in South Africa. This addition,…
As UAE heads towards its ambitious targets of Net Zero 2050 steadily, several firms are contributing too towards the goal by switching to electric bikes and opting for efficient energy systems in their buildings. This was disclosed at an event titled Road to COP28 that talked about driving collective climate action in the UAE. Dwelling on their efforts, Salwa al Maflahi from Aldar Properties elaborated on the investments done by developers to the tune of Dh70 million in upgrading the fittings of their old properties to increase their energy efficiency as per green building regulations, said “It is one of…
India-based EV charger manufacturer Servotech Power Systems Limited showcased its range of EV DC fast chargers during the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit in Abu Dhabi. Servotech participated in the three-day long summit in association with its distribution and marketing partner in the Middle East, Al Ansari Motors. This opportunity will help Servotech to increase its global footprint and understand the charging requirements of EV owners of different geographies more precisely, says the firm. Raman Bhatia, Founder and MD of Servotech Power Systems Limited, commented on exhibiting a range of high-performance Servotech EV chargers at EVIS 2023, “We are excited to…
TrinaTracker, a smart solar tracker solution provider under Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (SHA: 688599), recently signed an agreement with Dongfang Electric International Corporation (“DEC International”) to provide 510 MW solar trackers for solar projects in Uzbekistan. The contract signing ceremony was held on the first day of the 16th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition (SNEC PV Power Expo) held in Shanghai from May 24-26, 2023. According to the contract, TrinaTracker will supply Vanguard 1P solar trackers to the Jizzakh and Samarkand solar power plants in Uzbekistan. Once connected to the grid, the two projects will…
As per the Second Energy Storage Forum in Dubai, More than a thousand energy storage projects are in the offing worldwide, with hydrogen being a key player in the energy sector. The projects boast of investments worth $320 billion to be made by 2030. It is being held that renewable generation will reach 80% of the global energy mix by 2050. The Forum was themed “Driving Energy Transition Pathways Towards COP28,” and held by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) and EPRI, a non-profit energy research and development organization. The platform asked FIIs globally to make investments in energy…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has become the first Middle Eastern agency to develop a long-term strategy for migrating towards Net-Zero Emission Public Transport by 2050. As per the strategy, RTA targets to aims to contribute to reducing carbon footprints and reducing its impact on climate change. It aims to focus on minimizing its carbon footprint across three areas: public transportation, buildings and related facilities, and waste management. This strategy aligns with UAE’s preparations for COP28 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. In addition, it also exhibits RTA’s ongoing efforts to advance sustainability maturity levels in…