The renewable energy industry has been on a transformative journey over the past few decades. At the heart of this revolution lies large-scale battery storage which is considered to be one of the most critical technological advancements. These batteries have evolved from small, short-duration systems to massive, long-duration powerhouses that are now integral to the global energy grid. These batteries will play a vital role in enabling the grid to handle the higher share of renewable energy, especially intermittent solar and wind energy. We look at the evolution of large batteries, exploring how they started, how far they’ve come in…
Author: Saur News Bureau
What if we could produce hydrogen using PV solar panels? Sounds unbelievable, right? Two bioscience engineers from the University of Leuven in Belgium claim to have developed a solar panel that can generate hydrogen using sunlight. According to their startup, Solhyd, these hydrogen panels produce hydrogen by capturing water from the ambient air. The startup has already secured €2 million in seed capital from four Flemish investors and the university’s Gemma Frisius seed capital fund. How does the solar hydrogen panel work? The Solhyd hydrogen panel differs from conventional PV panels and electrolyzers. In simple terms, it integrates a standard…
For Rajab Huseynli and his proud farming family in the Gobustan area of Azerbaijan, “Energy is everything.” When he saw the Garadagh solar PV plant that Masdar developed in partnership with the Republic of Azerbaijan, the project “inspired us to do something important for our world,” Huseynli says. The solar project was developed by UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar. Bringing the global transition to renewable energy home, literally, Huseynli designed and built his own wind generator to power his family’s farm – but he didn’t stop there. As the Garadagh plant came to life near his home in the country where…
Electrolysers are in the news nowadays, pulled out of industrial obscurity by the new Green Hydrogen rush. So SaurEnergy explains gets down to improving our own, and your understanding of these machines that many hope, powered by renewable energy, will break down water to give us green hydrogen. Electrolysers can range in size from small appliances to large-scale facilities and can be used for a variety of applications. While several types of electrolysers exist in the market today, there has been a rapid pace of innovation in Alkaline (AEL) and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser technologies in recent years. AEL…
Middle East based AMEA Power has now started the construction of a solar project in Uganda to boost the adoption of solar power in the region. “We recently launched the construction of the 24MWp Ituka Solar PV Project located in Uganda. This project will not only be the first solar PV project in the West Nile region but also its first internationally financed renewable IPP,” it said in a statement. Once operational, the project will produce 53,940MWh of clean energy per year, power 192,640 households and offset 26,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. “As Uganda aims to increase its non-hydro…
IFC – International Finance Corporation recently visited the solar power plant of Dubai’s AMEA Power. AMEA Power is a renewable energy company from Middle East with its headquarter in Dubai. On its social media post, the company apprised the public about the recent development. “Last week a delegation from the IFC – International Finance Corporation, led by Saad Sabrah, IFC Egypt Country Head, and Jurgen von Borries, IFC Principal Environmental Specialist for Africa, visited our 500MW Abydos Solar PV and 500MW Amunet Wind sites in Egypt,” the company said. It also said that this visit was a greet opportunity for…
Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, today announced its consolidated financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2024. The company’s net profit – attributable to equity holders of the parent – reached SAR 927 million, growing by 36% or SAR 243 million versus the comparable period in 2023. Operating income before impairment losses and other expenses reached SAR 1,389 million in the same period, with an increase of SAR 100 million. As part of its operating income, the Company reported a SAR402 million of development…
Global solar tracker company Arctech has now emerged as the only company among the world’s top 5 solar tracker suppliers to achieve an annual growth rate of 131%, according to the 2024 Global PV Solar Tracker Market Share Report published by Wood Mackenzie, the firm said today. Arctech is a provider of solar tracking, racking, and BIPV solutions. The report indicates that Arctech holds a 45 percent market share, surpassing other suppliers. In the Middle East region, Arctech commands a substantial 21 percent market share with a portfolio exceeding 10GW. The report states, “Arctech has maintained its position as the top…
Countries in West Asia continue to focus on solar capacity as well as manufacturing with some success. The latest to join the manufacturing bandwagon in the sun drenched region is Oman, where Chinese solar manufacturer Q-Sun Solar has signed a deal to develop a 10GW n-type solar module and cell manufacturing facility. According to Q-Sun, the new facility would produce 8GW of solar modules and 2GW of cells in the Sohar free port region of Oman. While a time frame has not been provided, Omani media puts the timeline as 2026 end. Solar demand, while not as high currently, could…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has renewed the BS 13500:2013 certification in Effective Governance Management Systems for the 8th consecutive year, following a comprehensive audit by the British Standards Institute (BSI). This covered key governance areas including Human Resources, Information Technology, Risk Management, Legal Affairs, Finance, and Procurement activities. This achievement adds to DEWA’s extensive record of accomplishments and globally competitive results. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, received the certificate at DEWA’s head office. Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA; Ali Al Muwaijei, Vice President of Governance,…