In a major pact, ACWA Power has signed a pact to build a $100 million green hydrogen project with Uzbekistan’s state-owned chemical firm Uzkemyoasat. As per the statement, this will be the first project of its kind in the Central Asian country. The deal also includes a power purchase agreement with the National Power Grid of Uzbekistan. The hydrogen offtake capacity is set at 3,000 tons per year, while the renewable capacity will range from 52-100 megawatts (MW), the statement added. The deal also includes the procurement of renewable energy capacity of 52 to 100 megawatts from Uzbekistan’s inaugural green…
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The UAE flagship renewable energy company Masdar has announced that it has almost doubled its clean energy capacity and CO2 displacement in a space of just two years. Masdar claims to be on track to become one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies by 2030. Masdar achieved a clean energy capacity of 20 GW in 2022, generated 18,000 GWh of clean energy. The quantum of energy is enough to displace 10 million tonnes of CO2. The Sustainability Report, which covers Masdar’s global operations for 2022, also highlights the launch of a Green Finance Framework. In 2022, Masdar signed significant…
In a move towards strengthening their partnership, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Huawei officials discussed the strategies to promote the partnership between the two firms. To this end, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA met high-level delegation from Huawei Middle East headed by Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia. It said in its statement that the partnership has paved the way for significant achievements over the past years in areas such as digital transformation, exchanging the best international solutions, experiences and practices, especially in innovation, disruptive technologies, smart grids, digital transformation,…
UAE-based renewable energy solutions provider Empereal Ruby Energy & Innovations and Uzbekistan’s Solar Nature, dealing in the design and EPCM of solar photovoltaic systems, has signed a pact for joint co-operation on solar photovoltaic and solar thermal projects in Uzbekistan and the Middle East. The deal was initiated by Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers. Both the firms have participated in the Dubai International Chamber’s New Horizons Central Asia roadshows in March 2023. As per the deal, there are plans to drive the international expansion of Dubai businesses into select Central Asian markets and…
Powertech Mobility, an infrastructure provider and system integrator of Electric Vehicles (EV) in the UAE has introduced a unique charge point management system software named ELVIS (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Solution). This will empower Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and EV owners and will help to optimize their energy usage and also derive data on the charging activities of their electric vehicles. In collaboration with Numocity Technologies, an India-based digital platform for EV charging, the firm has customised the software for the UAE EV segment. Numocity Technologies is partly owned by the e-mobility division of global EV charging solutions firm ABB. Moreover,…
Abu Dhabi-based energy firm Masdar and European aviation firm Airbus have collaborated to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and also to promote SAF market. With this agreement, the firms will work together on areas like SAF, Green Hydrogen, and Direct Air Capture technologies, as well as support the development and implementation of ‘book and claim’ solutions. The agreement was signed by Mohammad Abdelqader El Ramahi, Chief Green Hydrogen Officer, Masdar, and Mikail Houari, President, Airbus Africa, and Middle East. The other dignitaries present were Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of…
Menlo Electric South Africa has joined hands with Chinese JA Solar, a manufacturer of solar products, to become an official distributor for the firm’s products. This collaboration has come at time when South Africa is striving towards a more sustainable energy system. In the present scenario, the partnership will help JA Solar increase its reach in South Africa’s growing markets, where Menlo Electric South Africa will offer its extensive network and experience in the industry,combined with its reliable distribution network. This will enhance JASolar’s local presence. “We are excited to be entering the South African market at a time when…
Khalifa University of Science and Technology has collaborated with UAE-based company Eshara Water, Swedish firm Azelio AB, and Masdar City, to set up the world’s first atmospheric water generation (AWG) system that is powered completely by solar and electrical thermal energy storage. With this technology, it can produce drinking water directly from the air and has the capacity to supply up to 1,000 litres per day per unit. There are further plans to increase capacity to 7,500 litres in the near future. The AWG systems capture moisture from ambient air to produce fresh water through cooling of most air below…
In line with the Year of Sustainability and the UAE’s preparations to host COP 28, the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is keen to increase trade and investment exchange with China and to attract leading Chinese companies in the fields of technology, clean and alternative energy in the country. Speaking during the meeting with the delegation of the Ajman China Mall, headed by Luo Feng, General Manager, Abdullah Al Muwaji, Chairman of Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), appreciated the growth in the volume of investments in the Ajman China Mall, which as it is one of…
Qatar has emerged as a leader with $75 billion investment opportunity in the cleantech industry by 2030. This was revealed in a report by Qatar’s Investment Promotion Agency. Citing the factors that helped Qatar to lead in this sector, it said that favourable government policies, advanced tech infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, abundant natural resources, and early-mover advantage in green hydrogen production have provided an impetus to the country to emerge as a leader in the cleantech industry. Besides, Qatar is also witnessing collaborations and JVs to move ahead in hydrogen production, which is essential to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, given its abundant…