middle east

UAE-based, Enviromena Power Systems, a clean energy developer based in Abu Dhabi, has been bought by UK-based, Arjun Infrastructure Partners (AIP).

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed a two-year renewable energy training programme for Pacific Island countries.

Etihad Esco is set to develop and install floating solar PV systems after being awarded a contract by Dubai Electricity Water Authority (DEWA).

Belectric has won the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a 120MW project in Israel.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has finalised a US$653 million debt package for 13 solar projects at the Benban Solar Park, near Aswan in Egypt.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a new investment company based in Silicon Valley, California, which will have R&D and innovation in sustainability and renewable energy among its energy technology focuses.

Iran plans to build a 50MW solar power plant on its Armenian border.

Quercus will build a 600MW solar plant in Iran as part of an agreement with the country’s energy ministry.

PV materials provider DuPont has partnered up with Saudi Arabian manufacturer, developer and EPC Desert Technologies.

Saudi Arabia’s Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority (ECRA) has approved a net metering scheme that will allow self-consumption and export to the grid.