Middle East & Africa

In North Africa, Solar Energy is Struggling to Shine – EQ Mag Pro

September 4, 2021 Anand Gupta

With year-round sunshine, North Africa has enormous potential for solar power, but the huge investments and public support needed for large projects are a challenge for cash-strapped regional governments. While they boast some of the world’s largest PV projects, countries in the region would do better to focus on smaller projects with more tangible results, […]

Adani Green Energy net zooms 10-fold to Rs 219 cr in June quarter

Middle East & Africa

Are Saudi Arabia’s Green Energy Plans Realistic? – EQ Mag Pro

September 4, 2021 Anand Gupta

If words could create reality, Saudi Arabia would probably be on its way to overtake China as the world’s most ambitious energy transition leader. The desert kingdom that produces a tenth of the world’s oil has been vocal about its renewable energy plans. Yet, it has also been vocal about its oil production plans, which […]

SECL to set up 40 MW Solar Plant to boost renewable initiative

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia’s NADEC Says 30 MW Solar Plant to Begin Operation By End October – EQ Mag Pro

September 4, 2021 Anand Gupta

10 MW phase one has already begun operation 30 MW project expected to reduce energy costs by 4 percent JEDDAH : Saudi Arabia’s National Agricultural Development Co. said it has completed 90 percent of the construction on its 30 MW solar power project in Haradh and expects commercial operation to begin at the end of […]

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Middle East & Africa

N African Sun Offers Hope, But State Role Key – EQ Mag Pro

September 4, 2021 Anand Gupta

CAIRO: Blessed with year-round sunshine, North Africa has enormous potential for solar energy, but the huge investment and state subsidies required for large-scale projects are a challenge for cash-strapped regional governments. The region boasts a few marquee projects that are among the largest in the world but renewable energy entrepreneurs say the focus should be […]

Middle East & Africa

Indonesia And UAE Begin Talks on Trade And Investment Pact – EQ Mag Pro

September 4, 2021 Anand Gupta

Jakarta wants to use CEPA to access African and other Gulf markets. JAKARTA : Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced the start of negotiations for a new free trade and investment agreement, as the two modern Muslim nations seek to take newly forged ties to a new level. Biotechnology, the digital economy, […]

Middle East & Africa

Solar Domes Could Desalinate Seawater At a Commercial Scale – EQ Mag Pro

September 4, 2021 Anand Gupta

The first solar dome plant is under construction in Saudi Arabia. 71 percent of the Earth is covered in water, but only 3 percent of that is freshwater. The effective desalination of seawater at a mass scale would clearly be a world-changing achievement, celebrated the world over. With that goal in mind, London-based Solar Water […]

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power Unveils IPO Plan – EQ Mag Pro

September 4, 2021 Anand Gupta

Saudi Arabia-based International Company for Water and Power Projects, better known as ACWA Power, today announced its intention to carry out an initial public offering (IPO) to list its shares on the main market of the Saudi stock exchange Tadawul. The Saudi utility plans to issue a total of 85.34 million new ordinary shares, including […]

Middle East & Africa

Trina Solar Expands Its Presence in East And Central Africa – EQ Mag Pro

September 1, 2021 Anand Gupta

Trina Solar Co, Ltd, one of the leading global PV and smart energy total solution providers, has announced the appointment of Solinc East Africa Ltd in Kenya as an official distributor to supply Trina Solar’s products and solutions in East Africa. The Middle East and Africa region is witnessing a significant boom in the renewable […]

Malawi Insurance agency provides liquidity cover for solar project

Middle East & Africa

Islamic Charity Centre Implements Solar Project For Islamic Hospital in Jordan – EQ Mag Pro

September 1, 2021 Anand Gupta

The project will be implemented within a 10- dunum plot of land in Maan. AMMAN : The Islamic Charity Centre Society on Sunday signed an agreement with the Jordan Climate Change Consultancy Company to implement a solar energy project for the Islamic Hospital in Aqaba, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Chairman of the Islamic […]

GameChange Solar Completes Largest Solar Tracker Project in India for Tata Power

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Masdar Celebrates Inauguration of Landmark 100 MW Nur Navoi Solar Project in Uzbekistan – EQ Mag Pro

September 1, 2021 Anand Gupta

President of Uzbekistan attends inauguration ceremony for Nur Navoi Solar, Uzbekistan’s first successfully-financed independent power producer (IPP) solar project and first utility-scale solar plant. 100-megawatt plant has begun energization to support Uzbekistan’s renewable energy targets ABU DHABI : Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has […]