Bahrain’s telecom and technology powerhouse, Beyon, has launched its first data centre in the country which is fully powered by clean energy. In its statement, the firm said, “The group was proud of an unprecedented achievement in the telecommunications and technology sector, as its Data Centre has became the first in Bahrain to rely entirely on clean energy generated from the company’s solar park, which is located in the Beyon Data Oasis at Hamala.” The launch of the current Phase 2 of the company’s Solar Park was celebrated at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, which was attended by members…
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Indian multinational conglomerate firm Larsen & Toubro has announced achieving the Power Elements and grid packages of the world’s largest green hydrogen plant being built by NEOM Green Hydrogen Company. After securing the deal, a few quarters back, the power transmission and distribution business of Larsen & Toubro carried out and has achieved significant progress in various activities viz. surveys, design and engineering, establishment of temporary facilities and procurement of long lead items. As per the contracts, L&T will engineer, procure, and construct a 2.2 GWac PV Solar Plant, 1.65 GW wind generation balance of plant and a 400 MWh…
Trina Solar, a provider of PV and smart energy total solutions, has responded to the growing demand in South Africa by expanding its operations. With continuous investment in the South African market over the years, the company has recently opened a new office in Johannesburg and a warehouse in Cape Town. This expansion has fueled Trina Solar’s unprecedented growth in the region, as evidenced by a record-breaking tripled solar PV module sales volume in 2023, the firm says. Recognising the market potential, Trina Solar’s new office and warehouse aim to enhance the company’s distribution network in South Africa. This addition,…
As UAE heads towards its ambitious targets of Net Zero 2050 steadily, several firms are contributing too towards the goal by switching to electric bikes and opting for efficient energy systems in their buildings. This was disclosed at an event titled Road to COP28 that talked about driving collective climate action in the UAE. Dwelling on their efforts, Salwa al Maflahi from Aldar Properties elaborated on the investments done by developers to the tune of Dh70 million in upgrading the fittings of their old properties to increase their energy efficiency as per green building regulations, said “It is one of…
India-based EV charger manufacturer Servotech Power Systems Limited showcased its range of EV DC fast chargers during the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit in Abu Dhabi. Servotech participated in the three-day long summit in association with its distribution and marketing partner in the Middle East, Al Ansari Motors. This opportunity will help Servotech to increase its global footprint and understand the charging requirements of EV owners of different geographies more precisely, says the firm. Raman Bhatia, Founder and MD of Servotech Power Systems Limited, commented on exhibiting a range of high-performance Servotech EV chargers at EVIS 2023, “We are excited to…
TrinaTracker, a smart solar tracker solution provider under Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (SHA: 688599), recently signed an agreement with Dongfang Electric International Corporation (“DEC International”) to provide 510 MW solar trackers for solar projects in Uzbekistan. The contract signing ceremony was held on the first day of the 16th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition (SNEC PV Power Expo) held in Shanghai from May 24-26, 2023. According to the contract, TrinaTracker will supply Vanguard 1P solar trackers to the Jizzakh and Samarkand solar power plants in Uzbekistan. Once connected to the grid, the two projects will…
As per the Second Energy Storage Forum in Dubai, More than a thousand energy storage projects are in the offing worldwide, with hydrogen being a key player in the energy sector. The projects boast of investments worth $320 billion to be made by 2030. It is being held that renewable generation will reach 80% of the global energy mix by 2050. The Forum was themed “Driving Energy Transition Pathways Towards COP28,” and held by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) and EPRI, a non-profit energy research and development organization. The platform asked FIIs globally to make investments in energy…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has become the first Middle Eastern agency to develop a long-term strategy for migrating towards Net-Zero Emission Public Transport by 2050. As per the strategy, RTA targets to aims to contribute to reducing carbon footprints and reducing its impact on climate change. It aims to focus on minimizing its carbon footprint across three areas: public transportation, buildings and related facilities, and waste management. This strategy aligns with UAE’s preparations for COP28 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. In addition, it also exhibits RTA’s ongoing efforts to advance sustainability maturity levels in…
Germany-based Thyssenkrupp Nucera AG & Co KGaA, will supply electrolysers for a 2.2 GW hydrogen-to-ammonia production project in Northwest Saudi Arabia. The project, worth USD 8.4 billion (EUR 7.81bn) reached financial closing last week, and was put forward by Neom Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC). The project is already under construction. NGHC is an equally owned joint venture of Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power Com., Air Products and Neom. As per the statement, these electrolysers are a key component of the project. The individual units are already the largest electrolysers ever built, with an individual capacity of 20 MW. 110 interconnected units…
As a part of its expansion plans in UAE, French energy firm, ENGIE has invested $12 billion (AED44 billion) in renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen projects in the country. Frédéric Claux, Managing Director Flexible Generation and Retail, Africa Middle East Asia at ENGIE, emphasised on the company’s commitment to further expansion, primarily in the UAE, which is an important strategic market in the Middle East. In a statement, the firm said that these projects encompass the development of the Al Ajban Solar PV, water desalination initiatives, battery storage, green hydrogen production, and the operation of the Mirfa 2…