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Gulf region making giant strides in renewable energy race – EQ Mag

May 29, 2023

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The oil-rich Gulf has become a key player in the growing renewable energy market. This will undoubtedly have a significant positive impact for the future of the region. While the Gulf is known for its abundance of oil, it is also richly endowed with renewable resources, such as wind and sun. For example, located in […]

Burundi Inaugurates Country’s First Utility-scale Solar Power Field

AFRICA

Burundi’s First Utility-Scale Solar Plant Expands Africa’s Renewable Energy Capacity – EQ Mag

May 11, 2023

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Thanks to a Jerusalem-based company, Burundi, one of the least developed countries, now has the world’s only capital city powered 100% by solar energy during the daytime President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye officially inaugurated a solar power plant near the country’s capital on Tuesday together with the CEO of the renewable energy company Gigawatt Global. […]

Renewable energy generation needs to be accelerated, says SAWEA

KUWAIT

Kuwait imports from Indonesia at $220 mln in ’21 – EQ Mag

May 11, 2023

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KUWAIT CITY : Indonesia is one of the major exporters to Kuwait with exports amounting to USD 220 million during 2021, a member of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce said on Wednesday. Wafa Al-Qatami, in a speech during a meeting with an Indonesian economic delegation headed by Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion at Indonesia […]

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Bahrain Plans To Double Renewable Energy To Achieve 20% Of Energy Mix By 2035 – EQ Mag

May 11, 2023

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There should be ‘mega investments’ in the interconnection of the grid for the ‘full utilisation’ of power, UAE energy minister says Bahrain, the Arabian Gulf’s smallest oil producer, aims to double renewable energy targets to achieve 20 per cent of the total energy mix by 2035, its Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs has said. […]

Africa bullish about resources is has for green and renewable energy

OMAN

Oman’s OETC expects to hook up 2.25GW of renewable energy by 2026 – EQ Mag

May 8, 2023

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Solar and wind projects will be connected to OETC’s transmission grid Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) expects to connect up to 2.25 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy to its transmission grid by 2026, according to the company’s latest five-year capability statement. According to the 2023-2027 statement, connection applications were received from Oman Power and Water […]

Double-digit growth for Ghana’s renewable energy capacity predicted – ESI Africa

KUWAIT

Kuwait accelerating national plans to produce renewable energy – EQ Mag

May 1, 2023

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The ministry noted in a statement that Burguba met with the renewable energy specialists and discussed relevant topics KUWAIT : Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy Mutlaq Burguba stressed on the importance of accelerating the national plans regarding producing no less than 15 percent of the electrical grid consumption from renewable energy sources by […]

OMAN

Oman And UK Discuss Renewable Energy Cooperation In Meeting Between Foreign Ministers – EQ Mag

April 6, 2023

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Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi met his British counterpart James Cleverly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development, at the British Foreign Office. The British capital, London, hosted on Monday Omani-British talks that revolved around partnership between the two countries and ways to strengthen bilateral ties and work towards enhancing international security and stability. The Omani […]

Zimbabwe eyes more solar water heaters as power grid struggles

AFRICA

Africa Soaks Up The Sun – EQ Mag

March 20, 2023

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African countries are moving rapidly towards renewable energy, primarily through their abundant resource of solar. Funding for these projects is coming from a variety of sources — EU, Arab states, US, and Kenya. The size of grids ranges from mini to maxi. While our climate change concern may be focussed on the major energy users […]

Over 600 rural farming communities in Uganda to benefit from solar-powered irrigation system

UAE

Shams Solar Power Station: Ten years of renewable energy, reducing emissions – EQ Mag

March 20, 2023

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Ten years after its establishment, the power station continues to play a leading role in the energy transition process and the shift to renewable and environmentally-friendly energy The Shams Solar Power Station in the Al Dhafra Region will enter a new decade after a series of successes, underscoring the UAE’s leadership in renewable environmentally-friendly energy, […]

How solar-powered freezers could feed developing countries

AFRICA

Solar funding options for businesses in South Africa – EQ Mag

March 6, 2023

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There are many funding options available for rooftop solar, as many South Africans try to escape Eskom’s embattled power supply. During the budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said that businesses would be able to reduce their taxable income by 125% of the cost of investment in renewables. He added that the government would guarantee […]

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