Middle East Week: PVH will deliver 100W to green sources. Investment projects and alternative energy sources for photovoltaic projects in Jordan and Kuwait; Progress on Yemen’s solar energy initiative: Grand Mufti and officials inspect Dhahban power plant; And more

PVH will supply 100 W to Green Sources Investment and Alternative Energy Projects Co for solar projects in Jordan and Kuwait

Photovoltaic tracker manufacturer PVH Middle East is proud to announce its collaboration with GSI and AEPCo as a supplier of trackers for photovoltaic projects in Jordan and Kuwait. These projects represent a significant milestone in PVH’s growth in the region and are a testament to the company’s expansion as a leader in the local solar industry. The projects represent a collaborative effort to advance renewable energy and represent a step forward in the Owner’s commitment to powering its operations with renewable energy. PVH will provide a state-of-the-art 100 MW Axone Duo Infinity solar tracker, thus playing a key role in the success of this project.

Progress of Yemen’s solar energy initiative: Grand Mufti and officials inspect Dhahban plant

The Grand Mufti of Yemen, Shams al-Din Sharaf al-Din, together with the interim Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Muhammad al-Bukhaiti, and the mayor of the capital, Hamoud Abbad, inspected the operational solar power project at the Dhahban power plant. This initiative, led by General Electricity Corporation, aims to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure. During the inspection, Sharaf Al-Din, Al-Bukhaiti, Abbad and First Undersecretary of the Municipality Khaled Al-Madani received an overview of the construction progress, with particular emphasis on the installation of iron bases and the delivery and deployment of 2.5 MW solar panels. The project, financed by the capital municipality, is a key step towards increasing Yemen’s energy resilience.

The World Bank, Masdar and Uzbekistan launch a pioneering solar power project

The World Bank Group, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) and the Government of Uzbekistan have announced a landmark financing package to finance a 250 megawatt (MW) solar power plant integrated with a 63 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Aimed at improving access to electricity for approximately 75,000 households, this initiative is the first renewable energy project in Central Asia to include a BESS component. An integrated BESS will significantly improve the efficiency and flexibility of Uzbekistan’s power system, ensuring greater security of supply and mitigating the intermittency of renewable energy sources. The project will be located in the Alat District of the Bukhara Region and is expected to generate over 585 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy per year, reducing CO2 emissions by over 327,000 metric tons per year.

MENA energy sector is preparing for growth thanks to renewable energy and decarbonization, report shows

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) power sector is on track for significant growth in 2024 and beyond, driven by growing demand and a strategic shift towards cleaner sources, according to a new report from Research and Markets titled ‘MENA’ energy. Prospects and growth opportunities in the field of energy and energy for 2024.

Here’s a breakdown of the key trends driving this growth:

• Growing demand for electricity: The MENA region is experiencing demographic growth combined with economic development. This translates into a projected increase in electricity demand, and the report is likely to provide specific growth figures (percentage or annual increases). To meet this demand, significant investments in new generation capacity are expected.
• Renewable energy is growing: Increasing pressure on decarbonization is driving MENA countries to actively use renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy. This trend is expected to accelerate as the cost of renewable energy continues to decline. The report may mention specific renewable energy targets or expected capacity additions in the region.
• Natural gas leads: Natural gas is increasingly seen as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels such as coal. The report predicted a significant shift toward natural gas-fired power plants, potentially providing statistics on the expected increase in natural gas use for power generation.
• Lots of investment opportunities: The report is likely to highlight numerous investment opportunities in the MENA power sector, with figures showing the potential market size or anticipated investments in areas such as renewable energy projects, grid modernization initiatives and energy efficiency solutions.

The municipality of Tepak and Polemidia are joining forces to develop a photovoltaic park in Cyprus

Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) and Polemidia Municipality have announced cooperation in the construction of a photovoltaic (PV) park with a capacity of approximately 9 megawatts (MW). The agreement, signed on May 13 by the rector of Tepak Panayiotis Zafiris and the mayor of Polemidia Nicos Anastasiou, aims to use renewable energy sources to meet the energy needs of both the institution and local residents in an environmentally friendly way. Tepak intends to use the photovoltaic park for renewable energy research purposes, focusing on the development of clean energy technologies and increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic systems. This partnership represents an important milestone towards achieving energy self-sufficiency for Tepak and Polemidia, while promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources throughout Cyprus. The project is currently at the preliminary design stage and is waiting for the necessary permits.

Middle East poised for major shift to renewable energy, projected to overtake fossil fuels by 2040, report finds

Rystad Energy’s latest research shows that renewable energy opportunities in the Middle East will increase dramatically, and by 2040, green energy sources will exceed the use of fossil fuels in the energy sector. Photovoltaics (PV) is expected to become the dominant energy source and account for more than half of the region’s energy supply by mid-century, up from just 2% last year. Renewable energy, including hydro, solar and wind, is forecast to make up 70% of the Middle East’s power generation mix by 2050, a significant increase from 5% at the end of 2023. However, the region will still has relied heavily on natural gas in the short term, with its use peaking around 2030.

TLS completes construction of 400-kilovolt Manah grid station for Omani electricity transmission company integrating solar energy

Local electrical contractor Trade Links & Services (TLS) has successfully powered its first 400-kilovolt grid station in Manah for Oman Electricity Transmission Company SAOC (OETC). This grid station, costing over RO13 million, will transmit renewable energy from the Manah Solar I IPP and Manah Solar II IPP power plants currently under construction in Wilayat, Manah. The production of these solar power plants will be integrated into the OETC network, which will increase the supply of renewable energy and reduce the dependence on energy generation from fossil fuels. The new grid station is connected to Nahada and the new Izki grid station via 400 KV double circuit transmission lines.

The Cyprus Consumers Association warns about missing guarantees in the solar panel plan

According to the Cyprus Consumers Association, some companies involved in the Photovoltaics for All plan do not provide their customers with the required seven-year warranty. The government has ordered all solar panel suppliers to offer a seven-year system performance guarantee as part of the plan. This requirement ensures that installed solar panels maintain a minimum level of productivity, allowing consumers to produce the necessary amount of energy and save on their energy bills. The association advised people considering a Solar for All scheme to “carefully check” their offers and to contact the association if a seven-year guarantee was not expressly provided. The government has allocated a total budget of €30 million for the first year of the program, which was launched earlier this year. This budget is expected to finance the installation of solar panels in approximately 5,000 to 6,000 homes at current prices.

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