UAE Wind Program adds to solar, nuclear and waste-to-energy schemes in the country’s power mix
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Renewables jobs nearly double to 13.7m worldwide
Employment in the renewable energy sector has almost doubled in past decade
ACWA Power
Saudi’s ACWA Power-led consortium bags mandate to develop 1.1GW wind project in Egypt
The project, one of the largest onshore wind farms in the world, will entail an investment of 1.5 billion
ACWA Power
Saudi’s ACWA Power breaks ground on $108m Uzbekistan wind power project
Energy major says Nukus project is expected to reach financial close by the third quarter of 2022
ACWA Power
Saudi’s ACWA Power breaks ground on $300m wind farm in Azerbaijan
Project represents the first and largest foreign investment made in Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector to date
clean energy
UAE says to invest $163bn in clean, renewable energy by 2050
Investment is part of the UAE’s efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
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
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Video: How Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has built a global clean energy reputation
As Masdar celebrates its 15th anniversary, we look at how the clean energy major has a growing influence across the world
Dumat Al Jandal wind farm
Construction of Saudi Arabia’s first major wind farm hits midway mark
Once commercially operational in 2022, Dumat Al Jandal will potentially supply clean electricity to 70,000 Saudi households
Renewable Energy
Saudi Arabia reveals new push to become global renewables hub
World’s biggest oil exporter announces new agreements as it seeks to commit to a renewable energy future
clean energy
UAE’s Masdar eyes further growth in US clean energy market after EDF deal
Masdar achieves first closing on the acquisition of 50% of a 1.6GW clean-energy portfolio of projects in the United States
Masdar
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar invests in Polish wind farms to supply 90,000 homes
Construction of both wind farms is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, says Masdar
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
UAE commits to diversified energy mix to meet huge future demand
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and group CEO of Adnoc, speaks at the 24th World Energy Congress taking place in Abu Dhabi
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Italy’s Saipem inks deal to build Saudi floating wind farm
Saipem partners with Plambeck Emirates, says first phase of the 500MW project will commence in the coming weeks
DEWA
Dubai’s DEWA seeks bids for Hatta wind power project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority invites consultancy companies to submit their feasibility study bids for wind power generation project in Hatta
Alfanar
Saudi clean energy developer signs $75m financing deal
Clean energy developer Alfanar has inked a $75m Murabaha financing facility with the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation
ACWA Power
Saudi’s ACWA, Shanghai Electric eye global clean energy projects
Shanghai Electric hails ‘win-win partnership’ with ACWA Power to develop clean energy projects globally