Masdar has announced the selection of preferred suppliers and contractors for the world’s first large-scale, ..Read More

Masdar has announced the selection of preferred suppliers and contractors for the world’s first large-scale, round-the-clock solar and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi. Larsen & Toubro and POWERCHINA will serve as the EPC contractors. The project, featuring a 5.2GW solar PV plant and a 19GWh battery storage system, aims to deliver 1GW of baseload power 24/7. JA Solar, Jinko Solar, and CATL are the preferred suppliers for PV modules and battery storage. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and supports its global sustainability goals.
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Nesma Infrastructure and Technology has signed a SAR 915 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Company t ..Read More

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology has signed a SAR 915 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Company to construct a 380kV substation in Riyadh. The project includes the development of the 380kV Rumah BSP-9077 A & B and the installation of line reactors at Airport North BSP-9089 and PS3 BSP. The contract is expected to take approximately 21 months for completion.
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Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has issued tenders for two major High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Overhead T ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has issued tenders for two major High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) projects to connect the Eastern and Central Operating Areas (EOA and COA) of Saudi Arabia. The first project links Nariyah IPP to Zulff BSP 9064 over 508 km, while the second connects Qurayyah-4 BSP/Hajer-2 IPP to Khari Industrial City BSP 9067 over 466 km. Both projects will operate at +500kV with a 3000MW capacity. SEC has also recently awarded HVDC interconnection projects between the Southern and Central Operating Areas.
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HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, unveiled the world’s first renewab ..Read More

HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, unveiled the world’s first renewable and battery storage facility in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in clean energy innovation. Located in Al Azeezah, the project will feature a 5.2GW solar photovoltaic plant and a 19 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), providing uninterrupted, round-the-clock renewable power. Developed by Masdar in partnership with EWEC, this facility will transform renewable energy into baseload energy for the first time.
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The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) in Kuwait has awarded two 400/132/11kV substation projects in ..Read More

The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) in Kuwait has awarded two 400/132/11kV substation projects in the South Saad Al-Abdullah residential area to Al-Ahleia Switchgear Company. The contract, valued at KWD 64.4 million (USD 208.7 million), includes the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of the substations, SSAB 3Z and SSAB 4Z. The agreement has not yet been signed by PAHW.
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AMEA Power has signed key agreements for renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan, including a 1GW wind project ..Read More

AMEA Power has signed key agreements for renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan, including a 1GW wind project in Karakalpakstan and a 300MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). These agreements were signed during the official visit of Uzbekistan's President to the UAE, marking a significant step in AMEA Power's expansion in Central Asia and its commitment to sustainable energy development.
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HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, announced the world's first 24/7 ren ..Read More

HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, announced the world's first 24/7 renewable and battery storage facility in Abu Dhabi, unveiled during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025. The project, a partnership between Masdar and EWEC, will feature a 5.2GW solar PV plant and a 19 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This pioneering initiative will provide continuous renewable energy, overcoming the intermittency of solar power, and supports the UAE’s energy strategy and sustainability goals.
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EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has issued an RFP for the Zarraf Solar PV project, a 1,500MW uti ..Read More

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has issued an RFP for the Zarraf Solar PV project, a 1,500MW utility-scale solar plant in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region. The project will power 160,000 homes, reduce CO2 emissions by 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, and contribute to EWEC's goal of a 36% reduction in power emissions intensity by 2030. The selected developer will own up to 40% equity and enter a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with EWEC. Responses are due by Q2 2025.
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