Africa & Middle East

February 15, 2021
South Africa’s government will issue a request for proposals in the coming weeks for 2.6GW of additional solar and wind capacity, it has been announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
February 12, 2021
The Global Solar Council (GSC) is forecasting for 2021 to be “transformational” for solar power, as the sector builds on momentum from governments’ efforts to drive a green post-pandemic recovery and growing investor confidence in the PV sector.
February 10, 2021
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is capable of reaching its renewable energy targets thanks to a “robust” development pipeline of solar projects, new research from Rystad Energy suggests.
February 8, 2021
Growatt has launched a powerful 1500V string inverter for large scale solar plants. The MAX 1500V inverter aims to lower LCOE and achieve higher yields for clients.
February 1, 2021
Hydropower plants across Africa could double their capacity if just 1% of their reservoirs are used to install floating solar projects, new research suggests.
January 27, 2021
Corporations bought 18% more clean energy last year compared with 2019, according to new research, with tech giant Amazon and oil and gas group Total leading the global energy transition.
January 22, 2021
Abu Dhabi-based developer and French entity's renewables subsidiary to collaborate on existing and future renewables projects in Israel.
January 21, 2021
A 120MW solar system is to be constructed on a capped 47-scare landfill in the UAE.
January 20, 2021
Solar energy leads global energy transition investments for 2020, rising by 12% to US$148.6 billion.
January 19, 2021
UAE utility claims a world first in supplying one of the world's largest aluminium producers with solar power.

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