The brand-new race will take place in the city of Jeddah, with the track to run along the banks of the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia will become the 33rd country to host a round of the Formula One World Championship when it showcases the race next year. Jeddah will be the venue for the Grand […]
In Saudi Arabia, the leap forward for solar energy.
If there is one country where the use of solar panels makes sense, it is Saudi Arabia. Sunshine is extremely important there, between twelve and thirteen hours a day in the hot season, and between six and eight hours a day in the mild season. In terms of energy, we are talking about 2,300 kilowatt […]
Saudi energy ministry to assist development of mega economic zone Neom
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry is to offer assistance so that Neom, a $500 billion high-tech development that includes tourism and sport facilities on the Red Sea, can be completed on schedule, minister Abdul Aziz bin Salman said on Sunday. The 26,500 square km (10,230 square mile) development, first revealed in 2017 with a planned completion […]
Saudi Arabia commits to hydrogen ‘new future’
The Opec kingpin is keen to extend its oil export prowess by leveraging the world’s cheapest solar to produce green hydrogen Saudi Arabia is best-known for its prowess in oil production and role as the de facto leader of the Opec cartel. However, as has been highly publicised over the past few years, with the […]
EQ Webinar on Saudi Arabia Solar Market – Opportunities & Challenges on August 06th…Register Now !
Warm Greetings !!! We at EQ Int’l is happy to present Webinar on Saudi Arabia Solar Market – Opportunities & Challenges When: Aug 06, 2020 04:30 PM IST Register in advance for this meeting: {Click Here To Register} After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Confirmed Speakers Mr.Karim Megherbi, […]
Saudi Arabia Vision 2030: Solar energy can complement, not rival, oil and gas
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman last month announced the Kingdom’s goal of producing 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The country’s Vision 2030 presents “a bold yet achievable” outline of the ways in which the Kingdom — and, indeed, the region — can and should grow. Encompassing […]
Saudi Arabia outlines new provisions for rooftop PV
The regulations will force power distributors to give more help to homeowners and businesses willing to go solar. The new framework will apply to PV systems ranging in size from 1 kW-2 MW and to all energy consumers. Saudi Arabia’s Electricity & Cogeneration Regulatory Authority has published new rules for distributed-generation solar installations which it […]
Uzbekistan to double power generating capacity, go heavy on renewables
The former Soviet republic of 34 million aims to increase its capacity to 29.3 gigawatts (GW) from the current 12.9 GW, and rely less on natural gas, which dominates its power mix at present, it said in a strategic plan\ TASHKENT: Uzbekistan plans to more than double its power generating capacity over the next 10 […]
Abu Dhabi borrows $7 billion as low oil price bite
Abu Dhabi, which has the biggest sovereign wealth fund in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said that its offering was oversubscribed by more than six times Abu Dhabi: The emirate of Abu Dhabi said on Sunday it had sold $7 billion of bonds in the third major sale this month by Gulf sovereigns seeking to […]
Uzbekistan invites bids for 100 megawatt wind farm project
The ministry said the wind farm would be built in the steppes of Karakalpakstan autonomous republic located in the westernmost part of the former Soviet country of 34 million TASHKENT: Uzbekistan’s energy ministry on Wednesday issued a request for proposals on a 100 megawatt wind farm project that it said would be the first in […]