#Renewable Energy

Solar farms

Solar farms out at sea are clean energy’s next breakthrough

Ocean-based solar farms that can handle waves of up to four meters could be ready for commercial deployment within a year

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Masdar, Iberdrola discuss bolstering renewable energy growth

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Masdar chairman and COP28 President-Designate, has been meeting global leaders to build consensus toward solutions that can deliver an equitable energy transition

India

India’s PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE on July 15

The UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner and the two countries have a strong partnership in the field of energy security

energy

Saudi Arabia, France sign MoU in energy

The energy cooperation framework aims to advance production of hydrogen and electricity using renewable sources

UAE updates energy strategy, to invest 54.5bn in renewables

UAE updates energy strategy, to invest $54.5bn in renewables

The strategy aims to triple the contribution of renewables to the country’s energy mix by 2030 to reduce the effects of climate change

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Princeton Digital Group, Tata Power join forces for renewable energy supply to Indian data centre

The partnership aims to provide eco-friendly electricity to PDG’s data centre in Mumbai for a period of 25 years

COP28 preparatory talks

COP28: Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets Ursula von der Leyen for climate talks in Brussels

The two reaffirmed their commitment to facilitate the “highest possible ambition” for the COP28 climate conference scheduled to be held in Dubai

tech

UAE, US explore investment opportunities with focus on clean tech startups

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade held one-on-one meetings with Austin-based startups, which are deploying technologies such as AI, blockchain and quantum computing

Big Beau project

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar acquires stake in Big Beau project, expands US presence

It is one of eight projects that Masdar and EDF Renewables have agreed to jointly partner in, with a combined capacity of 1.6 gigawatts

Renewable energy in Saudi Arabia and UAE

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead GCC renewable energy investments: S&P Global

The Gulf states are accelerating the decarbonisation of their energy sectors by investing heavily in renewable energy

Masdar Office Inaugration in Baku

Masdar opens office in Azerbaijan, aims to support country’s clean energy objectives

Masdar will work closely with the government and other stakeholders in Azerbaijan to accelerate the growth of its renewable energy sector

Blockchain solar

Top 5 benefits of investing in blockchain-based solar energy programmes

Blockchain has the potential to spur sustainable development through increased efficiency and reduced environmental impacts

Masdar - SOCAR sign renewable energy agreements

UAE’s Masdar, Azerbaijan’s SOCAR to develop renewable energy projects

The agreements will help develop onshore wind and solar projects, and integrated offshore wind and green hydrogen projects, with a combined capacity of 4 gigawatts

UAE President receives Azerbaijan's head of state

UAE President receives Azerbaijan’s head of state

The president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, is paying a working visit to the UAE

UAE's AMEA Power to build 120MW solar project in South Africa

UAE’s AMEA Power to build 120MW solar project in South Africa

The project will sell electricity to state utility, Eskom, under a 20-year power purchase agreement

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UAE approves law regulating linkage of renewable energy production units to electrical grid

The law aims to achieve the UAE’s objectives in terms of diversifying renewable energy sources and optimally utilising natural resources

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Funding for green-hydrogen plant at Saudi Arabia’s Neom almost done

Construction of the $5bn plant in the north-west of the kingdom has started

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What you need to know about investing in renewable energy stocks

Investing in green stocks can be a great way to protect your portfolio from market volatility

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How Schneider Electric is transforming the renewable energy space

Gulf Business spoke to Ahmed Khashan, president, Gulf Countries of Schneider Electric on the company’s role in transforming the energy market both locally and globally

RAK Energy Summit

RAK Energy Summit concludes with focus on future of sustainable energy

RAK Energy Summit saw participation of UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, IRENA, UN Industrial Development Organization

WETEX and Dubai Solar Show support UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy

WETEX and Dubai Solar Show begin, supports UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy

The exhibition is an integrated platform for organisations in the water, energy and environment sectors to learn about the latest technologies, solutions and developments

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Bahrain ministry launches tender for 72 MW solar plant

The tender seeks to build solar panels in the Bahrain International Circuit, University of Bahrain, Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre and Al Dana Amphitheatre

DEWA adds 700MW of energy production capacity, totalling 14,117 MW, with 1,627 MW from renewable energy

Dubai’s DEWA adds 700MW of energy production capacity

The clean energy share in Dubai’s energy mix has reached 11.5 per cent and is expected to reach 14 per cent by the end of 2022

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Saudi Arabia’s Alfanar Global Development to invest SAR2bn in Egypt

The agreements – focused on tech for renewable energy, IT, digital solutions and cybersecurity – were signed on the sidelines of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Egypt

W Solar Libya mou investment in renewable energy sector

Abu Dhabi’s W Solar to invest in Libya’s renewable energy sector

The Alpha Dhabi subsidiary will build solar photovoltaic power generation plants in Libya and sell the net delivered energy to the Libyan government

Saudi wealth fund weighs stake in Thyssenkrupp’s hydrogen unit

Deliberations are ongoing, and there’s no guarantee PIF will proceed with an investment

UAE’s Masdar, Kyrgyzstan sign MoU to explore renewable energy opportunities

Kyrgyzstan is targeting reducing greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 44 per cent by 2030

Saudi Arabia-based Nadec’s solar park now operational

The solar photovoltaic park, developed by Nadec and French energy company Engie, is estimated to lower carbon emissions by 53 million kg per year

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Amazon leads corporate clean-energy purchases in record year

Amazon accounted for 20 per cent of a record 31.1 gigawatts of clean power capacity bought by corporations in 2021

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to explore renewable energy export from Indonesia to Singapore

Singapore is looking to import as much as 4 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035