Egypt’s push for renewable energy has been ongoing for several years, with a focus on reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. As part of this effort, Onasolar, an Egyptian solar energy company, has been working on several solar energy projects. The company’s current projects, totaling 144 megawatts, are expected to be completed by the end of the first half of 2025 boosting middle east target of net zero emissions. One of the projects is a 4-megawatt solar installation at Cairo Airport, which will be implemented across seven buildings, including lounges, garages, and warehouses. The project is expected to be…
Author: Lakshita Kapoor
Jinko Power Technology Co., Ltd has reached financial close for the 400-megawatt (MW) Tabarjal Solar Photovoltaic Project. This means that construction on the project can now begin. The company has secured long-term, non-recourse project financing from Riyadh Bank and APICORP. The Tabarjal project will be located in the AlJouf Province, approximately 17 kilometres northeast of Tabarjal, Saudi Arabia. The project is part of the fourth round of competitive tenders launched by the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC). A power purchase agreement for a term of 25 years was signed with SPPC in November 2023. The Tabarjal project will add to…
GlassPoint, a company that specializes in decarbonizing industrial process heat, has announced plans to build the world’s largest industrial solar thermal project in Saudi Arabia. The project, called Maaden I, will be built in partnership with Saudi mining company Maaden and Spanish utility company Cox. The project is part of a $1.5 billion investment that will combine direct solar to heat technology with advanced thermal storage to reduce carbon emissions in Maaden’s aluminum supply chain. The first stage of the project is the GlassPoint Ma’aden Technology Showcase (GMTS), which will feature advanced technology developments from GlassPoint. The GMTS will enable…
L’Oréal, a leading beauty company, has achieved 100% renewable energy across its operated sites in the South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (SAPMENA) Zone as of end-2023. This includes all factories, distribution centers, administrative offices, and a research & innovation center within the Zone. The company’s SAPMENA Zone covers a vast geography spanning from New Zealand to Morocco and is a major growth engine for L’Oréal. The region is one of the most affected by climate change, making it critical for the company to embed sustainable practices into its operations as it grows. To achieve 100% renewable energy,…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Middle East has revealed its 2025 budget plan, which includes a hefty allocation for the energy sector. The plan sets aside 87 billion Saudi riyals ($23 billion) for the Economic Resources Sector, encompassing energy, mining, and industry. Saudi Arabia aims to replace its 2024 crude oil and gas production with new resources. To achieve this, the country plans to add 7.5 trillion standard cubic feet of crude gas reserves. The Jafurah gas plant is slated to commence production in 2025, with the Jafurah field expected to yield 2 billion cubic feet of gas per day…
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) in Oman has signed a contract with Hasa Energy, a provider of energy efficiency services and decarbonisation solutions. The contract is for energy services performance company (ESCO) work. Riyab Salim Moosa al Mayahi, General Director of Social Housing and Projects at MoHUP, and Eng Muatasam al Aulaqi, Chairman of Hasa Energy, signed the agreement. The signing took place at the Green Build Oman 2024 Conference. Oman has been working to increase its use of renewable energy. The country aims to generate 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Recent projects…
The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced the list of prequalified developers for its sixth round of solar and wind energy projects. A total of 4,500 megawatts (MW) of clean energy capacity is set to be added to the national grid through these projects. Four solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects totaling 3,000 MW and one wind IPP project of 1,500 MW are a part of the tender. The solar projects are located in various provinces, including Najran, Jizan, and Hail. The prequalified developers will compete for these projects, which include the Najran Solar PV IPP, Samtah Solar PV…
Egypt is set to experience a rise in its renewable energy production, with an expected increase of nearly 4,000 megawatts (MW) (4 GW) in the first quarter of next year. This development is part of the country’s long-term strategy to enhance the share of renewable sources in its energy mix, targeting 60 percent by 2040. According to a government report, the additional output will be generated from solar and wind energy projects currently under construction in various regions of Egypt. To support Egypt’s RE initiatives, the Electricity and Renewable Energy Ministry has allocated a budget of 3.7 billion Egyptian pounds…
In 2025, Egypt’s energy sector is set to receive a boost from LONGi, a Chinese solar energy company. The company plans to supply solar cells for energy projects with a combined capacity of 2.5 gigawatts. This project is valued at approximately $500 million. LONGi’s foray into Egypt’s renewable energy market is not its first in the Middle East. The company has already made a name for itself in the region with several achievements. LONGi has completed the 1.2-gigawatt Noor Abu Dhabi project in the United Arab Emirates. This project, which was completed in 2019, is one of the largest solar…
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have started a research project to capture carbon and pollutants at the Rabigh Power Plant. The Ministry of Energy is overseeing the project. The project involves testing a new technology that uses freezing techniques to capture carbon and treat other pollutants. This technology includes a mobile platform that can capture up to a quarter of a tonne of carbon dioxide daily. The platform can be used as a model for applying carbon capture in the power generation sector. Saudi Electricity Company and KAUST are working together to…