EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), an integrated company engaged in planning, purchasing, and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, extended a clean energy partnership agreement with Mediclinic Middle East, a private healthcare provider based in the UAE.Under the agreement, EWEC is expected to provide all of Mediclinic’s advanced facilities in Abu Dhabi, including its international standard hospitals and comprehensive primary care clinics, with electricity generated using clean energy sources twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. This will be verified using Clean Energy Certificates (CECs), which guarantee that electricity consumed by an entity has been produced…
Author: Chitrika
AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies, announced today the of a 24 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Uganda.The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place today, was attended by Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development of Uganda who was the Guest of Honour, Irene Bateebe, the Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and Aqueel Bohra, Chief Investment Officer, AMEA Power.Senior representatives from the Uleppi Sub-county, the Madi Okollo District, local Members of Parliament, the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, the Electricity Regulatory Authority, the Ugandan…
EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), an integrated supplier of water and electricity across the UAE, extended a clean energy partnership agreement with Mediclinic Middle East. Under the agreement, EWEC will provide Mediclinic, a private healthcare provider based in the UAE with advanced in Abu Dhabi. This included its international standard hospitals and comprehensive primary care clinics, with electricity generated using clean energy sources twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. This will be verified using Clean Energy Certificates (CECs), which guarantee that electricity consumed by an entity has been produced using clean energy sources. The agreement is an…
Trina Solar, a smart PV and energy storage solution provider, completed and inaugurated a 70MW photovoltaic power station in the Arabian Peninsula. Utilizing Trina Solar’s advanced Vertex N 720W (NEG21C.20) series module, this milestone supports the journey towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.“The successful completion of this solar power station is a testament to our commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions in challenging environments,” commented Zhao Lei, Head of Strategic Key Accounts at Trina Solar. “The Vertex N 720W series modules not only deliver exceptional performance and reliability but also embody our mission to drive sustainable energy practices regionally…
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced the completion of DEWA’s pilot Virtual Power Plant (VPP) project, the first of its kind in the region. This project is one of DEWA’s pioneering initiatives to revolutionize the management of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and enhance energy sustainability. Al Tayer emphasized the importance of a resilient distribution network in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply, crucial for accelerating the achievement of net zero by 2050.The VPP utilizes advanced digital technology, including aggregation, orchestration, Artificial Intelligence (AI) forecasting, and…
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) recently won multiple orders to build grid elements forming the backbone of the clean energy transition. The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business of Larsen & Toubro has won new orders in India and abroad for establishing substations and transmission lines which are crucial elements of the vast, interconnected electricity network. A strengthened grid speeds up the clean energy transition and ensures a reliable, resilient power supply. In India, PT&D has received orders to execute two 765kV Double Circuit Transmission Line packages which are associated with the evacuation of power from the Jaisalmer/ Barmer Renewable Energy…
According to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), DEWA has commissioned eight 132 kV transmission substations worth $370. 27 million in H1 2024, with a conversion capacity of 1,200 MVA.The projects included 89 km of ground cable to improve efficiency of the transmission network in Dubai and meet the growing demand for electricity across the Emirate.HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer stated that some of these substations serve residential neighborhoods for Emirati citizens in Dubai backing the integrated housing plan under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice…
Saudi Arabia and Egypt are set to boost energy cooperation following a meeting between top officials to expand ties in petroleum, gas, electricity, renewable energy, and hydrogen. On July 21, Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat at his ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh.This comes as Saudi Arabia and Egypt deepen their energy cooperation, with Egypt signing a $4 billion deal with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power in December 2023 to develop a green hydrogen project. The agreement includes a work…
Energy giant Saudi Aramco’s growth capital arm, Wa’ed Ventures, has invested $15 million in chipmaker firm Rebellions, marking the fund’s first investment in a South Korean startup. The funding will enable Rebellions to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence chips globally and expand its business into the Kingdom, according to a press statement. Saudi Arabia is aggressively pushing to develop its chipmaking industry as part of its broader strategy to advance technological capabilities and drive economic diversification under Vision 2030. Fahad Alidi, managing director at Wa’ed Ventures, said: “This investment underscores our commitment to fostering innovation in the semiconductor industry,…
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has said that DEWA has commissioned 8 new 132 kV transmission substations in the first half of 2024, with a conversion capacity of 1,200 megavolt-amperes (MVA) and a cost of AED 1.36 billion. This supports DEWA’s efforts to keep pace with the growing development and the steady urban expansion in Dubai. The projects also included 89 kilometres of ground cable to continue to enhance the efficiency of the 132kV transmission network in Dubai and meet the growing demand for electricity across the Emirate.HE Saeed Mohammed Al…