The project, one of the largest onshore wind farms in the world, will entail an investment of 1.5 billion
Wind energy
Abu Dhabi
Masdar signs renewable energy projects with up to 10,000 MW capacity in Azerbaijan
The company has also signed an MoU with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic for joint development of renewable energy sources
bioenergy
Solar and wind contributed 88 percent to rise in renewable energy in 2021 despite uncertainties: report
To achieve climate goals, renewable energy must grow at a faster pace than demand. However, many countries have not reached this point yet, despite significantly increasing the use of renewables for electricity generation
AB In Focus
AB Talks: The Middle East energy transition is not a “zero sum game” and needs to be more inclusive
Dr Ahmed Ali Attiga, the CEO of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) talks to Arabian Business about energy diversification strategies, private sector partnerships, the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and other challenges facing the energy sector in 2022
carbon emissions
Why we’re running out of time to stop the climate crisis
By investing in green technologies and developing new, forward-looking industries, the Gulf region can be a leader in addressing climate change
Dumat Al Jandal wind farm
Middle East’s largest wind farm connects to Saudi grid, produces first power
Saudi Arabia’s Dumat Al Jandal consists of 99 wind turbines from supplier and EPC contractor Vestas, each with a power output of 4.2MW
Green Energy
Saudi Arabia closes in on 30% renewable energy target
Under its Vision 2030 development program, the kingdom is looking to produce 30% of its energy from renewables and other sources, with nuclear energy playing an important role
C02 emissions
Video: Only few technologies available to reduce emissions to zero in key sectors
The world must accelerate its use of renewable energy sources if it is to hit zero emissions targets, according to a new report. Ahead of a major international conference on climate goals, the International Energy Agency says emissions-cutting projects that could generate tens of millions of green jobs around the world – to replace some of those lost in the current pandemic.
DEWA
In pictures: Region’s largest renewable and sustainable energy technology exhibition WETEX 2019
The 21st WETEX 2019 and the 4th Dubai Solar Show, being organised by DEWA at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 21st to 23rd October.
clean energy
Saudi Arabia starts offering loans to develop renewable energy
The $28 billion Saudi Industrial Development Fund opened applications for the programme, called Mutjadeda
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
Oman’s 50MW Dhofar Wind Farm starts generating electricity
Further 12 turbines to be connected ahead of commercial operations beginning before end of year
Alfanar
Afanar’s new UK office to oversee $1.3bn investment programme
Alfanar Group has a global renewable development portfolio in PV, CSP, wind and waste-to-energy projects of 1.5GW
Abu Dhabi
Masdar looking to Armenia for renewable energy opportunities
Masdar signed MoU to look into PV energy, onshore wind power and floating solar power
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artificial intelligence in solar energy
Why the new ‘solar superpowers’ will probably be petro-states in the Gulf
Innovation is paving the way for the next stage of renewable energy, with initiatives such as IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) based in Abu Dhabi playing a pivotal role, writes Denes Csala, Lecturer in Energy Storage Systems Dynamics AT Lancaster University
Global Solar Council
India to target UAE, Saudi Arabia with new renewables export body
Renewable Energy Export Promotion Council is aimed at promoting Indian private sector developers of solar and wind energy
Finland
UAE’s Masdar targets Europe with new clean energy JV
Masdar and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish wind and solar developer and fund manager, sign agreement for joint venture