GS Inima Barka-5 Desalination Co SAOC, Oman announced a Power Purchase Agreement for a solar photovoltaic plant at its Barka facility in Al Batinah South Governorate. The Barka 5 plant, which uses a reverse osmosis process, produces 100,000 m³ of potable water per day. The facility was launched last September with an investment of around $135 million. It is part of the Barka Water Hub that serves the water needs of Muscat, Al Batinah North and South, and Al Dakhiliyah governorates. Under the new agreement, a 6.5 MWp solar PV plant will supply up to 11 percent of the Barka…
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GEMS Education and Positive Zero have signed an agreement to install solar power systems across 23 schools in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The project includes rooftop solar panels, carport solar installations, and solar-powered bus parking areas. The total installed capacity will be 12.7 megawatts peak (MWp), producing 21.25 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually. This energy output is enough to power 2,000 homes for a year. The installation is expected to be completed by early 2026. As part of the project, Positive Zero will finance the solar installations through a long-term leasing model, requiring no upfront investment from GEMS Education. The…
Oman is developing multiple large-scale green hydrogen projects, positioning itself as a key player in the Middle East’s renewable energy sector. Five of the ten largest hydrogen plants in the region are being developed in Oman, with operations expected to begin by 2030. These projects will use solar and wind energy to produce low-carbon hydrogen for domestic use and export. The largest planned project is the ACME Duqm Hydrogen Project Phase 2, with a capacity of 497 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa). The project, led by ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt Ltd, is scheduled to start operations in 2028 and will use…
Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER), a global platform founded by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize, has released a White Paper titled Igniting a Global Sustainable Economy. The paper highlights the role of women in climate action and offers recommendations on finance, AI, mentorship, and accessibility to support female entrepreneurs in renewable energy. The report is based on discussions from the 2025 WiSER Annual Forum, held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Abu Dhabi continues to expand its renewable energy projects alongside these initiatives. The Al Dhafra Solar PV Plant, with a capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW),…
TotalEnergies has begun work on a 1,000-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Basra, Iraq. The project is part of an energy agreement signed in 2023. It includes the installation of two million solar panels. The plant is expected to supply electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes. TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy each hold a 50% stake in the project. The project is one of several energy initiatives in Iraq aimed at increasing electricity production. Along with solar power, the agreement includes developments in oil and gas fields, a seawater desalination plant, and efforts to reduce gas flaring. Construction is scheduled to…
KAHRAMAA and QEWC, Qatar have signed an agreement to purchase electricity from peak generation units at the Ras Abu Fontas Plant. The project aims to support Qatar’s power grid while increasing the use of renewable energy. It is part of the country’s efforts to balance electricity demand with a more diverse energy mix. The project will have an installed capacity of 511 megawatts and is expected to cost approximately 1.6 billion Qatari Riyals. It is planned to begin operations in January 2027. Officials from both KAHRAMAA and QEWC stated that this agreement is part of ongoing efforts to modernize Qatar’s…
Empower New Energy has signed an agreement to install 5.8 megawatts peak (MWp) of solar panels on the rooftops of Saray Immo’s facilities in Morocco. The project will be built under a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) and will cover 49,000 square meters. The company will finance, install, and manage the system after its completion. The investment for this project is estimated at USD 3.5 million (EUR 3.2 million). Once operational, the solar panels are expected to generate about 9,600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity per year. This will help offset around 6,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. According to…
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Burjeel Holdings have partnered to power 22 healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi with clean energy. This will be verified using Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE). CECs allow companies to prove their use of renewable electricity and track their Scope 2 emissions. These certificates are issued in one-megawatt-hour units and comply with the International Renewable Energy Certificate Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard). EWEC supplies clean energy to various sectors in Abu Dhabi through long-term agreements. The company operates Noor Abu Dhabi, a 1.2-gigawatt (GW) solar plant, one…
BYD and Al-Futtaim Group have announced a partnership to expand sustainable mobility in the Middle East. As part of the agreement, Al-Futtaim Family Office has invested in BYD’s latest financing. The partnership will focus on electric vehicles (EVs) and new energy solutions. Dubai has multiple renewable energy projects supporting clean transportation and power generation. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the largest in the region, with an installed capacity of 2,327 megawatts (MW) as of 2023. It is expected to reach 5,000 MW by 2030. In addition to large-scale projects, smaller renewable energy initiatives are being developed.…
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced new orders for its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business. The contracts are for projects in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and India. In Saudi Arabia, the company will construct a 380kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) that includes associated Reactors and hybrid GIS Bays. In the UAE, the contract involves setting up a 220/33kV grid station in Abu Dhabi, along with related infrastructure work. L&T has not disclosed the exact financial details of these orders but has categorized them within the range of INR 25 billion to INR 50 billion ($286 million-$573 million).…