Masdar, a renewable energy company based in the UAE, has signed two agreements with Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN (Persero). These agreements are focused on developing floating solar power plants in Indonesia. The first agreement is for a new project at the Jatigede Dam in West Java. Masdar had offered the lowest price in the Hijaunesia 2023 bid, which led to this agreement. Work on the Jatigede floating solar plant is planned to begin in 2024 and be finished by 2027. The second agreement is about a possible expansion of the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant. The first phase…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
The South African government has officially adopted the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM). The announcement was made by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in last week of March. The plan focuses on growing the renewable energy and battery storage industry by the year 2030. SAREM is an industrial development plan. It aims to support local production, create jobs, and shift the country’s electricity supply from fossil fuels to renewable sources. The plan outlines a few goals. These include expanding renewable energy projects, growing the local industry for related equipment, creating jobs, building local skills, ensuring…
Algeria and Italy are discussing the development of a power connection across the Mediterranean. This link would connect Algeria’s electricity grid to Italy’s through a subsea cable. The capacity being studied is around 2,000 megawatts (MW). Algerian Minister of Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energies Mohamed Arkab recently met with Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy company Eni. The meeting was to review updates on this proposed project, often referred to as the Medlink project. According to a statement from Algeria’s Ministry, the cable would allow Algeria to export renewable electricity directly to Italy. This power would come from renewable energy…
Middle East Energy 2025 was held earlier this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition gathered energy professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers from around the world. It focused on technologies related to clean energy, backup power, battery storage, smart grids, and energy management. The event featured companies working on solar power, inverters, battery systems, and energy-efficient products. A wide range of equipment for both residential and industrial use were at display. Exhibitors included manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries, tubular batteries, and off-grid and grid-tied inverters. These systems were displayed for applications such as solar rooftops, telecom, data centres, backup energy,…
Dubai is adding more solar power. DEWA, the city’s electricity and water provider, has started preparing for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This new phase will include over 1,600 megawatts of solar power. It will also have battery storage that can hold 6,000 megawatt-hours. This means solar power can be stored and used when the sun isn’t shining. At a meeting in Dubai, 47 international companies showed interest in joining the project. These companies came from 17 countries. The project is expected to begin working in stages from 2027 to 2029. Once finished,…
Trina Storage has released its latest battery storage system called Elementa 2 Pro. The system is designed to store up to 5 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity. It has been introduced across different regions, including the Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The Elementa 2 Pro is an upgraded version of the earlier Elementa 2 series. It includes new technology in battery cells and system layout. The battery uses a 314Ah cell with a long cycle life of 15,000 cycles. This design helps the battery last longer and reduces overall costs over time. The system is compact and can be installed side-by-side…
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed a $10 million development loan agreement with the Solomon Islands. This is the first time SFD has funded a project in the Pacific nation. The money will go toward building solar power systems with a total capacity of 35.5 megawatts. The new system will include solar plants connected to energy storage units that store electricity by the hour. The aim is to help the Solomon Islands reduce its use of traditional fuel sources. The energy produced will support electricity access in areas where the grid is not fully developed. The agreement was…
Al Masaood Power Division, part of Al Masaood Group in Abu Dhabi, is showing new low-emission energy technology at the Middle East Energy 2025 event. The exhibition is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 7 to 9. At the event, Al Masaood is presenting battery energy storage and hydrogen-based fuel systems made by Volvo Penta. These systems are designed for industrial use. The battery subsystem offers fast charging and discharging, with batteries built for energy density and reliability in operations. The technology is scalable based on usage. Volvo Penta’s hydrogen dual fuel engine, based on its…
Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025 opened on April 7 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event runs until April 9. It is organised by Informa Markets and held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. This year, more than 40,000 energy professionals from around the world are attending. There are 1,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries. The event covers 16 halls, including 17 international pavilions. The Battery Show Middle East is launching for the first time during this edition. It takes up an entire hall. More than 200 companies are showcasing products related to battery systems…
Turkey’s electricity network now includes more wind and solar energy than last year. As of the end of March 2025, wind and solar make up 30% of the country’s total power capacity as per the Türkiye’s Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ). The country’s full installed electricity capacity reached 117,876 megawatts. Out of that, solar power reached 21,620 megawatts and wind power reached 13,098 megawatts. One year earlier, solar power was around 16,700 megawatts. Wind power was about 12,082 megawatts. Both have grown in one year. This growth reflects efforts to add more renewable energy sources. Rising energy use across the country…