Masdar, UAE’s clean energy firm, has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to plan for a major international knowledge project that would focus on tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. The agreement was signed during the UAE Climate Tech Forum in Abu Dhabi (May 10-11) to collaborate on a project for COP28 that will focus on global targets for renewable energy by 2030. The MoU was signed by Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, and Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of IRENA. The other delegates present were Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry…
Author: Saur News Bureau
China-based renewable energy firm, Envision Energy, recently announced the sale of 60 MW wind turbines for Morocco’s first desalination project, 100% powered by wind energy. As per the statement, the wind farm is located in Dakhla, Morocco. It is co-owned by Nareva, a Moroccan energy company, and France-based ENGIE, a low-carbon energy company. It further informed that Envision’s EN171-5MW turbines will be used for the project. These state-of -art turbines are expected to deliver high performance and efficiency. The energy generated from the project will be used to power a large desalination project under the Moroccan government. This is expected…
An agreement has been signed between Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and Belgium’s Ministry of Energy for the Green Energy Certificate pilot project to build ‘Hyport Duqm’ project. The Hyport Duqm project will be jointly developed by Belgium based renewable energy firm DEME Concessions and Oman’s OQ Alternative Energy. Under the project, it will develop green hydrogen and green ammonia production facility near the Port of Duqm in Oman. The agreement was signed by Oman’s energy minister Salim Nasser Al Aufi and Belgium’s energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten,in Brussels. As per the pact, it plans to evaluate the…
Bahrain aims to double renewable energy targets to reach its goal of 20 per cent of the total energy mix by 2035. This was revealed by the Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, Yaser bin Ebrahim Humaidan at the World Utility Congress (May 8-10) held at Abu Dhabi. Speaking at the Congress, he said, “We are targeting net zero by 2060, 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, doubling renewable energy targets to achieve 20 per cent of the energy mix by 2035 and doubling the afforestation areas in Bahrain.” Bahrain is also among the GCC countries…
UK based energy tech group Octopus Energy has inked a deal with UAE’s flagship renewable energy firm Masdar under which it will license Octopus’ technology platform Kraken to flexibly manage its battery storage portfolio in the UK. The move will enable Masdar to optimize and expand its energy trading capabilities in the UK, helping to accelerate the rollout of renewables across the country and supporting the country in achieving its net-zero targets. Masdar said that it has committed to invest £1 billion in UK battery storage; it also acquired of London-based Arlington Energy recently. By using Kraken, Masdar will be…
Oman has ambitious plans to expand its renewable energy sector, which focuses on generating 11 per cent of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2023, as per local agency reports. The country aims to add 30 per cent of clean energy into its energy mix by 2030. The report informed that the ministry is devising various plans and policies to boost renewable energy production in the country. “Projects of renewable energy contribute to economic diversification plans espoused by the Sultanate at a time the country strives to regulate sources of energy, conserve the environment and limit harmful fossil fuel…
Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) Q2 auction has been started by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), which is set to be conducted in Abu Dhabi. The registration is now open and the auction will be closing on 14th June, 2023. EWEC is the registrant and auction operator and is responsible for implementing the CECs scheme. It will offer a viable tool for Abu Dhabi organisations to reveal their commitment to a sustainable future and demonstrate appropriate steps taken to reduce carbon emissions in alignment with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. CECs will allow organisations to track and…
The Kalyon Karpinar Solar Power Plant has been inaugurated in Turkey. The plant located in Konya’s Karpinar district is reported to be the largest plant in Europe with a capacity of 1350 MW . Inaugurating the plant, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said, “Turkey will not be a country that needs energy resources, but a country that can export energy.” The firm informed that the plant has more than 3.2 million solar panels having the capacity to generate approximately 3 million kWh of electricity per year. This will cater to the electricity needs of 2 million people. The plant is…
With the aim of implementing 35 solar-powered agricultural irrigation systems in Yemen, the second phase of renewable energy project is recently being launched in Yemen. This initiative aims at improving the quality of life and is located in the governorates of Hadramout, Abyan, and Lahij. The project is built with the support of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND), and the Selah Foundation for Development. In the first phase, three contracts were signed between the advisory body, the executing contractor, and the farmers benefiting from the project, in the presence…
Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has invited requests for proposal (RFPs) to interested bidders for project management and supervisory consultancy services for Manah I and Manah II solar PV projects. OPWP is a member of the Nama Group which is responsible for procuring new capacity for power and water in the Sultanate of Oman. The projects located in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah, spread on a 15 million sq m area, will produce 1,000 MW solar power. This will make them the largest solar panel projects in Oman installed with over two million solar panels. As per the RFP,…