The Middle East has world-class solar resources, yet solar supplies just over 2% of MENA’s energy mix.

Regional renewables grew 12.8% in 2022 and are expected to triple to 45 gigawatts by 2027.

Arab countries will deliver 72% of this growth, with $1 trillion in investments planned by 2040.

The United Arab Emirates leads Arab solar generation, investing over $50 billion in renewables, including the 2‑gigawatt Al Dhafra farm.

Saudi Arabia targets 50% renewables by 2030 and net zero by 2060.

Flagship projects include the 2,060‑megawatt Shuaiba 2 plant and the Sudair project, expected to cut 2.9 million tons of CO2 annually.

Egypt aims for 42% of electricity from renewables by 2035, with 1,808 megawatts of solar already implemented.

The 1,800‑megawatt Benban Solar Park spans 37 square kilometers, drawing $4 billion and creating over 10,000 jobs.

Incentives include tax exemptions, subsidies, grants, and loans to help households install solar.

Oman targets 16% renewable electricity by 2025, 30% by 2030, and 1 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

The 607‑megawatt Ibri PV plant generates 1,598 gigawatt‑hours yearly, powering 50,000 households and cutting 340,000 tons of CO2.

Jordan aims for 50% renewables in its energy mix by 2030, having already reached 31%.

Morocco targets 52% of electricity from renewables by 2030, currently sourcing nearly 40%.

Kuwait encourages citizens to install solar panels and sell surplus power back to the government.

Qatar’s 875‑megawatt IC Solar project will lift renewable capacity to 1.675 gigawatts, moving toward a 5‑gigawatt goal by 2035.

Countries are deploying storage and grid upgrades, such as DEWA’s CSP and storage complex, to integrate rising solar shares.

The Middle East may supply 10–20% of the global hydrogen market by 2050, earning Gulf exporters $120–$200 billion annually.

Al Dhafra and Ibri solar parks avoid 2.74 million tons of CO2 emissions per year.

The Middle East has world-class solar resources, yet solar supplies just over 2% of MENA’s energy mix.

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World Future Energy Summit.
Green finance and climate change lead day 2
The second day of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the UAE, kicked off today.
The summit is the premier annual forum for future energy and sustainability.
The day ’ s events focused on green finance, with Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, stressing the urgency of correcting climate change and thinking outside the box, and providing inspiring views on the obstacles to investing in renewable energy and ways to develop it during a session entitled “Financing Global Approaches to Low-Carbon Economies ”.
“It takes a lot of in-depth social studies, practical solutions and a lot of financial support – governments around the world spend a lot of money to defend themselves against other governments, but we don ’ t spend that much money to fight everyone ’ s first enemy, climate change.
He believes that finding practical solutions requires a serious approach to financing and establishing an assembly line for simple renewable energy projects, so that tangible results can be achieved as soon as possible, which is not possible without setting aside the side issues that usually concern us or we will not be able to solve the problem for another 10 years.
Ahmed Bahieldin, General Manager and Commercial Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at GE Vernova, an independent public company spin-off of GE ’ s energy, wind and electricity business, also joined the panel.
“Time is an important factor, especially as there is a lot of capital looking for projects in advanced markets, especially in the areas of renewable energy sources and new technologies, and regulatory reforms and the structuring of the revenue model give more room for growth.
The second day of the summit also saw the launch of the Solar Outlook 2024 report, officially released by the Middle East Solar Industry Association at the World Future Energy Summit.
The report highlights the growing contribution of solar energy to the MENA region ’ s ongoing energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to renewables, amid continued manufacturing boom, population and economic growth, as well as concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability.
Solar Energy
According to the report, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region today has one of the highest levels of solar energy potential in the world, with countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Egypt contributing on average annual solar radiation exceeding 2,000 kilowatt-hours per square meter per year.
While the regional solar growth trajectory is expected to continue, the report reveals that it is still well below the levels required to replace the current fossil fuel contribution of 87%, with solar providing just over 2% of the current energy mix in the MENA region.
Denisa Vines, Secretary General of the Middle East Solar Industry Association, said: “The COP28 pledge to increase renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency with the support of 124 countries has set ambitious targets to increase the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures by 2030, but we still face many challenges to achieve these goals, especially in the energy sector within the Gulf region. After 2030, a variety of technologies are expected to be market-ready, offering scalable solutions to decarbonize the energy sector, enabling a more effective role for renewables, energy efficiency and zero-emission technologies.
The broad pursuit of ambitious targets by 2030 is focused on public utility projects, which may overshadow the needs of the commercial and industrial sectors, and this underscores the importance of considering a balanced approach to energy deployment to ensure inclusive and sustainable development.
COP28 Pledges
Speaking at the Solar and Clean Energy Conference, Dr. Ralph Blumenthal, Head of Networks Programs Middle East at Siemens, praised the ongoing discussions on digitization and the great importance of integrating renewables into smart grids to help achieve the goals of the COP28 pledge.
Batteries are key if we want to triple renewables by 2030, and increase them nine-fold by 2050. Batteries are not only storage, they are essential to grid regulation and reduce disruptions that may occur during renewable energy generation. Today, around 1,500 GW of renewable energy has been installed globally and is ready for deployment, but cannot be integrated into networks. It operates 100% on renewable energy, but national grids have not yet been able to effectively integrate renewables on a large scale.
Constructive discussions and sessions on global energy issues and solutions will continue tomorrow with the Electric Mobility Forum, which will comprehensively examine the role of clean and independent transport in changing the future of city design, and what is needed to unlock the potential of investing in expanding electric mobility.

Regional renewables grew 12.8% in 2022 and are expected to triple to 45 gigawatts by 2027.

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2030 Arab Goal to Advance Renewable Energy Capabilities Globally
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Several Arab countries are accelerating to keep pace with the international aspiration to achieve the goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, which is receiving widespread attention, amid various plans and strategies at national levels in many countries.
The Arab countries that are likely to play the largest role in this regard, according to industry experts, are the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Morocco, by injecting more investments into this vital and promising sector.
During the recent G20 summit in New Delhi in September, G20 leaders expressed their support for all efforts to increase renewable energy capacity and pledged to accelerate measures to address environmental crises and challenges.
With this growing international interest in the energy transition, the plans are facing many challenges, including (but not limited to) access to finance, especially for low- and middle-income countries, with significant investment required over the coming years.
(Al-Bayan), a group of American academics and specialists in the renewable energy sector were surveyed about the main opportunities and challenges on the way to increase the desired capacity, the investments required to achieve that goal, and the extent of its expected environmental and economic repercussions.
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Achieving the ambitious goal of doubling global renewable energy capacity in the near term will be reflected concretely in several contexts, explains Gregory Nemet, a specialist in the analysis of international energy systems and environmental policies at the University of Wisconsin. By 2030, it will deliver significant benefits in terms of jobs, economic development, and improved air quality, as well as putting the world on the path to addressing climate change in the long term.
“The costs of renewable energy, especially solar and wind, have dropped dramatically over the last 10 years, and most experts expect them to continue to fall, ” says Nemet, explaining that a clean, affordable source of energy creates huge opportunities, allowing global renewable energy capacity to be tripled by taking full advantage of it.
According to Nemet, the 3-fold increase also presents challenges, such as “access to finance for low- and middle-income countries, and investments in electricity grids to accommodate this growth ”, stressing that“ challenges can be overcome through sustained efforts and supportive policies, as we have seen many examples in the recent past. ” A sign of broad international cooperation is required in this regard.
Last year, renewable energy capacity (globally) increased by 9.6 percent to 3,372 gigawatts, an increase of a record 295 gigawatts, despite global uncertainty in light of geopolitical developments and the Ukrainian war, according to data published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on March 22.
Almost half of the new capacity from renewable energy in Asia has been added, with China contributing more than 141 gigawatts to the new capacity of the entire continent.
Renewable energy sources in Europe and the United States grew by 57.3 gigawatts and 29.1 gigawatts respectively.
African capacity increased slightly by 2.7 gigawatts.
According to IRENA data, although hydropower accounts for the largest share of total global renewable energy capacity at 1,250 gigawatts, solar and wind power continue to dominate new capacity, contributing 90% of total capacity last year.
Solar capacity came first with an increase of 22%, followed by wind power with an increase of 9%.
Policies and Incentives
University of Massachusetts academic David Turcotte, whose research interests include climate change and environmental justice, believes that there are many opportunities in the context of increasing global renewable energy capacity, due to increases in oil prices as a result of the Ukrainian crisis, which makes renewable energy sources more cost-effective, as well as worsening economic and human costs. Recurrent, more severe climate change disasters.
“Many developed countries have expanded policies and incentives to encourage increased capacity to produce renewable energy.
However, we still face a lot of challenges […]
That threatens to derail efforts to increase renewable energy capacity, and the transition to a clean energy economy.
Among these challenges is the lack of adequate funding to support increases in renewable energy capacity in developing countries, a challenge he described as “serious. ”
While international efforts are accelerating to target investments in the context of increasing global renewable energy capacity, those investments are still below the 1.5 ° C target.
This is shown by data from IRENA and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) released in February, which estimate the total volume of investments in renewable energy sectors during 2022 at $499 billion, up from $430 billion in the previous year 2021.
Developments in the world over the past year, especially with the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, have also encouraged many countries to move more towards renewable energy sources, to overcome the energy crisis caused by the consequences of the war, in the interest of the desired goal of increasing capacity.
Required investments
John Hall, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Center for Energy Production and Infrastructure, University of North Carolina, United States, notes that “the goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 is a challenge, and achieving the goal requires an intensive global strategy, focused on significant financial investment, technological innovation targeting these communities, inclusive policies, and collaborative efforts. ”
Speaking with Al-Bayan, he stressed that community participation and infrastructure development in underserved areas should be central to the strategy, leading not only to the promotion of the energy transition, but also to economic upgrading.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that $4 trillion per year will be required in the clean energy sector until 2030 to strengthen global capacity in this regard.
Logistical challenges
Warren Mabey, an academic at Queen ’ s University who specialises in energy policy and natural resource management, told Al Bayan that “it is technically possible to triple global renewable energy capacity over the next six years, and this will put enormous pressure on the global supply chains that support the sector. and manufactured goods, necessary for the transformation process).
Mabe believes that “the cost will be enormous, and the logistical challenge may be too great to overcome ”, stressing the need for“ strong and consistent leadership from countries around the world to achieve this. ”
Arabic Steps
At the Arab level, five Arab countries (Egypt, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) are expected to account for about 72% of the region ’ s total growth in renewable energy, according to the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), which expects renewable energy capacity to reach 45 gigawatts by 2027, an increase of 3 times. Compared to the last five years.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that in 2022, the Middle East saw the highest increase in renewables ever, with 3.2 gigawatts of new capacity added last year, a 12.8 percent increase over the previous year.
According to the Arab Renewable Energy Authority (AREA), the volume of investments by Arab countries in renewable energy projects is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2040, in light of the interest of Arab governments in this file, to achieve global environmental goals.
A Great Leap in 10 Years
According to the current data, the renewable energy sector in the region is expected to witness a huge leap in the next 10 years, at a time when eight Arab countries are leading this trend, according to the researcher in international relations and political economy, Abu Bakr al-Deeb, adviser to the Arab Center for Studies and Research, who tells Al-Bayan that the countries strongly candidate to move in this direction are:, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Morocco).
Aldeeb also cites the volume of electricity generated from renewable sources in the Middle East and Arab countries, which is expected to increase six-fold in 10 years through heavy reliance on solar photovoltaic energy, noting that the Arab region has “great potential ” to help launch major projects to produce energy from the sun. And wind, among these possibilities or advantages (the right climate, the bright sun most days of the year, as well as human expertise, and financial capabilities also for some countries).
The UAE is at the top of the list of Arab countries that produce electricity from solar energy, while Egypt is the largest country in the Arab world in terms of electricity production from wind energy, according to a report issued by (Global Energy Monitor), which Al-Deeb cites when explaining the progress made by some Arab countries in this sector, The UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Morocco are among the first Arab countries to establish solar and wind power plants.
According to the report, renewable power plant projects for Arab countries are likely to achieve 92% of the region ’ s total target by 2030 when completed.
One of the most reliable projects in this regard is the Green Hydrogen projects, through which the Middle East is seeking global leadership, with export revenues likely to reach $200 billion by 2050 for the Gulf countries, according to a study by Dii Desert Energy.
In this context, Al-Deeb notes the abundance of renewable energy resources, clean hydrogen, human expertise, capital, and their geographical proximity to the European market, all of which provide them with important and growing opportunities.
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Arab countries will deliver 72% of this growth, with $1 trillion in investments planned by 2040.

The United Arab Emirates leads Arab solar generation, investing over $50 billion in renewables, including the 2‑gigawatt Al Dhafra farm.

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Content: The United Arab Emirates launched the Al Dhafra solar farm ahead of COP28, which is currently the largest single point solar farm in the world.
The 2 gigawatt (GW) solar farm is 22 miles (35 kilometers) from Abu Dhabi and has nearly 4 million double-sided solar panels.
It will power nearly 200,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by more than 2.4 million tons per year.
It created 4,500 jobs at the peak of construction, with solar panels installed at an average rate of 10 megawatts (MW) per day during construction.
Al Dhafra is jointly developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), EDF Renewable Energy and Chinese solar developer Jingke Power.
TAQA owns 40% of the project, while Masdar, EDF Renewables and JinkoSolar each own 20%.
Under the 2020 power purchase agreement, the solar power plant will supply electricity to the UAE Hydropower Company (EWEC).
Now that Al Dhafra is online, the UAE ’ s solar power capacity has increased to 3.2 GW. In September, EWEC solicited a proposal to develop a 1.5 GW solar power plant in Al Khazna, near Abu Dhabi.
The UAE aims to triple its renewable energy capacity to 14 GW by 2030.

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The UAE has seen rapid and sustained growth in renewable energy production over the past decade and has increased its investment in international renewable energy projects, placing it at the forefront of the world ’ s transition to clean energy.
Located just 35km from Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra Solar Power Plant is the largest single-site solar power plant in the world.
The newly commissioned plant has about 4 million solar panels spread over an area of 20 square kilometers and provides enough power for more than 160,000 homes.
This milestone is part of the UAE ’ s ambitious plans to diversify its energy sources and is one of the latest achievements in a 15-year journey in which the country has established itself as the world ’ s largest solar producer and the second largest consumer of solar energy by population.
The Al Dhafra Solar Power Plant contributes significantly to the UAE ’ s strategic goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
This is a goal that the country is moving steadily towards thanks to its huge investments.
To date, the UAE has fulfilled its commitments to invest more than $50 billion in renewable energy projects, both inside and outside the country.
In July 2023, the UAE unveiled additional plans to double its renewable energy supply and investment by $54 billion over the next seven years to meet growing energy demand.
The UAE has already begun to reap the benefits of its commitment to these pledges.
By 2030, the country will have doubled its renewable energy capacity and the share of clean energy in its diverse energy sources will increase by 30% with a total capacity of 19.8 GW.
Thanks to the UAE ’ s year-round sunny climate, solar energy is one of the most important and prominent sources of energy in the country.
In addition to the Al Dhafra solar plant, the Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant generates 1.2 gigawatts of electricity and provides power to 90,000 homes while reducing emissions by 1 million metric tons per year, enough to remove 200,000 vehicles from the roads.
The Shams plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi is one of the largest concentrated solar power plants in the Middle East and helps eliminate 175,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually, equivalent to planting 1.5 million trees.
In Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park comes with a production capacity of 5,000 megawatts by 2030, enough to power 800,000 homes by 2030 and reduce more than 6.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Despite the country ’ s large and diversified investments in clean energy, its transition to clean energy is based on a long history and track record in sustainability that put his first daughters, the founding father of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was the forerunner in preserving the environment before increasing interest in this important topic.
Recently, the UAE has begun to take advantage of technological development to establish itself as a leading innovation hub based on a sophisticated system aimed at finding solutions to some of the world ’ s biggest challenges.
Although solar power is abundant, nuclear power contributes even more to efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
At the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the first nuclear power project in the Arab world, three of its four units have started commercial operations.
Once the fourth reactor is operational, the plant will generate 5.6 GW of clean energy, providing 25% of the UAE ’ s electricity needs.
The UAE has also succeeded in introducing wind energy on a large scale in its diverse energy sources by launching the UAE Wind Energy Program, where wind farms are located in three locations in Abu Dhabi and one in Fujairah, with a production capacity sufficient to power more than 23,000 homes annually.
Low-emission hydrogen is expected to play a key role in the UAE ’ s renewable energy portfolio, as the country prepares to strengthen its leadership in the production and export of low-emission hydrogen, with a target of 1.4 million metric tons per year by 2031 and 15 million metric tons per year by 2050.
In line with the UAE ’ s National Hydrogen Strategy announced in July 2023, it will establish two hydrogen-producing oases by 2031 and increase the number to five by 2050.
There are also plans to establish a dedicated hydrogen research, development and innovation centre.
The UAE has made significant progress in this area by entering into a number of important partnerships, with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four Dutch companies to develop a green hydrogen supply chain between Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam.
ADNOC also sent its first shipment of hydrogen ammonia to Germany in October 2022 as part of a landmark agreement between the UAE and Germany to increase energy security, decarbonize and tackle climate change.
At the same time, the UAE is developing its infrastructure to facilitate the manufacture of clean hydrogen.
This includes ADNOC ’ s plans to build a world-class blue ammonia plant in the Tamkeen industrial zone and chemicals hub in Ruwais.
This is in addition to the agreement signed by Abu Dhabi-based VertiGlobe, a joint venture between ADNOC and USSI, registered in the Netherlands, with Masdar and France to develop a competitively priced green hydrogen production facility in Ruwais with a potential capacity of up to 2 MW scheduled for operation by 2025.
Domestically, the UAE is making significant progress in meeting its energy needs, but its vision for a sustainable future transcends its borders.
In 2022 alone, the UAE allocated nearly $36 billion in foreign direct investment to renewable energy projects around the world.
Since its launch in 2006, Masdar has invested or committed to investing in projects around the world worth more than $30 billion.
These investments include the partnership agreement it recently signed with Egypt to build a 10GW wind farm, which is expected to become one of the largest projects in its class.
In addition to producing 47,790 gigawatts of clean energy annually, the farm will create 100,000 jobs during construction and 3,200 more once the project is completed.
It will contribute a 42% share of Egypt ’ s diverse energy sources by 2035 and help save $5 billion a year in natural gas costs.
Masdar also formed a new consortium to build a $1 billion solar power plant in Saudi Arabia after signing a power purchase agreement with EDF Renewables, Nesma and Saudi Power Purchase Company.
Under the agreement, the consortium will develop the 1,100-megawatt (MW) Hannakiya solar power plant, which, when completed, will power more than 190,000 homes a year and avoid the release of more than 1.8 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
While the UAE ’ s ambitious clean energy projects have proven to have a significant impact on reducing emissions, the country ’ s expansion of its clean and diverse energy sources promotes the development of sustainable development on a larger scale, creating jobs, increasing access to clean, affordable, reliable and safe energy, and paving the way towards a thriving sustainable economy.
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Saudi Arabia targets 50% renewables by 2030 and net zero by 2060.

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Arab Monetary Fund: Growing interest of Egypt and countries in the region in renewable energy
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) has confirmed the increasing interest of Arab countries in renewable energy with the aim of diversifying the national mix of energy sources and working to reduce harmful emissions to the environment through the adoption of clean energy technologies and the safe disposal of carbon.
In the 55th issue of its series of introduction booklets entitled “Renewable Energy ”, the Fund stated that the UAE aims to triple its renewable energy production capacity by 2030 and increase the contribution of clean energy in total energy production to 30% by 2030, reaching 38% by 2035.
He pointed out that the Arab Republic of Egypt aims in its integrated energy strategy until 2035 to reach 42% of the total electricity produced in 2035, where the current contribution of renewable energy including hydropower in the total electricity produced is about 12%.
The IMF pointed out that within the framework of Saudi Arabia ’ s National Renewable Energy Program, which is a strategic initiative launched within the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030, and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Renewable Energy Initiative, the Kingdom aims to increase its share in renewable energy production, balance the local energy mix and meet its commitments to avoid emissions.
The IMF pointed out that Oman ’ s Vision 2040 includes goals related to achieving energy security through diversifying energy sources, increasing reliance on renewable energy, and rationalizing consumption, and aims to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumption in total energy consumption to reach 20% in 2030, rising to between 35% and 39% in 2040.
Qatar National Action Plan for Climate Change 2030
According to the IMF, the Qatar National Action Plan for Climate Change 2030 stressed the importance of expanding renewable energy projects and the integration of renewable energy sources in the energy mix in Qatar is an opportunity to liberalize energy production for export, reduce the amount of oil and gas consumed in desalination and power generation, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The IMF pointed out that the energy management strategy in Tunisia aims to enhance energy efficiency by reducing the national consumption of primary energy by 30%, and the development of renewable energy sources by raising the contribution of renewable energy in electricity production to 30% by 2030, while in Algeria the government ’ s action plan aims to achieve a production capacity of 15,000 GW by 2035 based on renewable energy sources, especially solar energy.
In its comprehensive energy sector strategy for the years 2020-2030, Jordan aims to increase the contribution of renewable energy to electricity generation to 31% in 2030 compared to 21% in 2020, while Morocco ’ s energy strategy aims to increase the share of renewable energies in electricity generation from 20% to more than 52% in 2030.
The IMF pointed out that the rest of the Arab countries such as Iraq, Bahrain, Libya and the United States are working to enhance their use of renewable energy sources, especially solar energy, which Arab countries rely on a lot in light of the Arab region's advantages related to the solar belt that surrounds it, which is characterized by the availability of bright sunlight and heat that extends for long periods during the year.
The Arab Monetary Fund pointed out that the global interest in expanding the use of renewable and clean energy sources, in light of the ongoing challenges related to achieving energy security that have emerged clearly globally on the one hand, and the increasing demand for energy on the other hand, in addition to the growing environmental challenges that push towards the transformation of energy systems to clean, sustainable and affordable energy.
The IMF pointed out that despite the increasing interest in renewable energy, its contribution to the global energy mix remains modest, with several challenges related to the ability of renewable energy to meet the requirements of reliability and sustainability in relation to the availability of certain weather and climate conditions such as intensity and longevity of sunlight and heat, wind speed and water flow strength.

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Content: A new era of climate action
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The 28th Conference of the Parties to Climate Change (COP 28) concluded in Dubai last December with a landmark agreement between the 198 parties, ushering in a new era of climate action.
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The final negotiations saw several landmark commitments on their agenda, including an unprecedented reference to switching away from fossil fuels in energy systems and tripling the capacity of renewables as part of the UAE agreement.
The World Bank has played a key role in moving the agenda forward, completing country climate and development reports for a total of 42 economies, pledging 45% of its annual funding for climate-related projects during fiscal year 2025, and being tasked with hosting the Losses and Damage Fund.
Some of the world ’ s largest oil producers have also made important announcements about their commitments to clean energy.
The event was a unique opportunity for GCC countries to reaffirm their commitment to green growth and the climate change adaptation agenda.
The Arab Coordination Group, a strategic alliance of regional and international development institutions, announced its intention to allocate US $10 billion until 2030, in line with the group ’ s previous pledge of US $24 billion to support the green transformation.
In recent years, GCC countries have announced national targets and ambitious regional initiatives to address climate change.
These include the UAE and Oman ’ s commitment to achieve zero emissions by 2050; Saudi Arabia ’ s commitment to achieve zero emissions by 2060; and the Green Middle East Initiative.
Many have also joined the Global Methane Pledge (an international effort to reduce methane emissions by a minimum of 30% by 2030) and invested in programs that support low-carbon technologies such as green hydrogen, a circular carbon economy, increased participation in carbon markets, and local energy efficiency initiatives, to name a few.
The private sector plays a crucial role in the success of climate initiatives in the GCC by pushing for a low-carbon transition and attracting green investments.
Transforming resource consumption, energy production, manufacturing processes and other economic systems will require significant investment to meet climate targets.
For example, the UAE ’ s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) estimate its investment needs to be close to $36 billion between 2023 and 2030 to meet the climate goals.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that investments in renewable energy reached a record $1.7 trillion in 2022, up from $530 billion in 2021, with a large portion coming from the private sector.
Sustained public sector commitment is also needed in tandem, with concrete policy interventions to drive change at the speed and scale needed to address environmental challenges and support a low-carbon transition.
Among the first of these actions, green growth must be integrated as a national policy that contributes to shaping the future in all relevant sectors; energy, water, food security, urban planning and services, among others.
Rapid green growth across sectors – including renewables, energy storage, electric vehicles, green buildings, the circular carbon economy and waste recycling – provides opportunities for skilled jobs, productivity growth and economic diversification and transformation.
IFC estimates that supporting low-carbon investments in 10 key sectors in 21 emerging markets will generate $10.2 trillion in investment opportunities, create 213 million jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4 billion tons by 2030.
In order to fully benefit from these benefits, GCC countries will need sustainable national commitments to these priorities, climate strategies, access to finance for businesses, and an enabling environment for green investment.
The World Bank estimates that if GCC countries continue to operate as usual, their combined GDP will reach $6 trillion by 2050.
However, implementing a green growth strategy would accelerate its economic diversification and possibly contribute to increasing its GDP to more than $13 trillion by 2050.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are pursuing ambitious targets to generate electricity from renewable sources.
For example, Saudi Arabia aims to get 50% of its energy mix from renewable energy by 2030, while Oman aims to secure 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
The UAE, which already has three of the world ’ s largest and least expensive solar plants, has announced a roadmap for hydrogen leadership, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) plans to sequester 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, in addition to ambitious investments in renewable energy.
In addition, the GCC is moving towards development strategies geared towards the use of public transport with the opening of mass transit systems in Dubai and Doha, which are nearing completion in Riyadh.
The GCC countries are well positioned to contribute to the global transition to a low-carbon economy, balancing energy security and the deployment of renewable energy sources for a zero-carbon future.
It is able to become a leader in the Middle East and North Africa region and the world, by investing its resources and capabilities towards a better climate and a livable planet.
Safaa Al-Tayeb Al-Koogli, World Bank Director in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Syed Adil Abbas, Regional Climate Change Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa at the World Bank

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Content: World Future Energy Summit to focus on providing ‘sustainability blueprint’

The three-day event will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from January 16 to January 18

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The 2023 World Future Energy Summit aims to provide a “crucial sustainability blueprint” amid a global focus on the energy transition and measures to boost investment in the renewables sector.

Energy industry leaders and policymakers from around the world will participate in the three-day event at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from January 16 to January 18, organisers said on Wednesday.

The summit is the centrepiece of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global initiative championed by the UAE and Abu Dhabi's clean energy company Masdar to hasten sustainable development and advance economic, social, and environmental progress.

“This event has evolved just as the energy sector and our economies are transitioning,” said Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.

“It has now morphed into the Middle East’s most important industry gathering, of which clean energy and infrastructure are key components.”

Countries in the Middle East such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman and Egypt are boosting investment in the clean energy sector.

The UAE is investing Dh600 billion ($163.5bn) in clean and renewable energy projects over the next three decades as it aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

It is building the world’s largest solar plant with a capacity of two gigawatts in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region that is expected to be ready next year, as well as the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park in Dubai with a capacity of five gigawatts.

Saudi Arabia, the Arab world’s largest economy, also announced a number of new renewable energy projects as it seeks to become carbon neutral by 2060.

Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world, aims to derive 42 per cent of its electricity mix from renewable sources by 2035. The North African country is hosting Cop27 next month.

“This newly transitioned event profile is in the right place at the right time, underlining a much-needed shift towards reaching our clean energy goals, as well as achieving sustainable governance and adopting consumption and [the] production of natural energy methods that ensure the quality of life for current and future generations,” Mr Al Mazrouei said.

Renewable energy investment continued to rise amid green transition efforts globally. Capital investments in renewables are set to surpass oil and gas spending for the first time in 2022 as high power prices prompt countries to further diversify their energy mix, according to a report by Rystad Energy.

Investment in renewable energy is set to hit $494bn in 2022, outstripping upstream oil and gas spending at $446bn for the year, the Oslo-based energy consultancy said this month.

In addition to the focus on energy, water, eco-waste, solar, smart cities, climate and the environment, next year's event will also preside over the launch of a dedicated hydrogen innovation centre as demand for the clean fuel picks up globally amid green transition efforts, organisers said.

The event takes place at a time when the UAE is preparing to host Cop28 next year.

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Flagship projects include the 2,060‑megawatt Shuaiba 2 plant and the Sudair project, expected to cut 2.9 million tons of CO2 annually.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 28, 2022 / PRNewswire / — Nextracker has announced that it has been selected to provide 450 MW of intelligent solar tracking systems and TrueCapture machine learning technologies as part of the first phase of the Sudair Solar Power Project, one of the world ’ s largest solar power plants, the largest of its kind under construction in Sudair Industrial City, Saudi Arabia.
With the completion of the project, the plant will provide the highest level of production efficiency to meet the energy needs of 185,000 residential units and reduce carbon emissions by 2.9 million tons annually.
Nextracker is known for its extensive experience and global leadership in solar systems and innovative solar tracking technologies that maximize the production capacity of solar power plants. Nextracker is certified by several independent bodies and highly acclaimed certified engineers.
Employing Nextracker solar tracking with TrueCapture technology will transform the energy efficiency and production capacity of Sudair Solar.
The Sudair solar project was developed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) through BADIL, a wholly owned subsidiary of PIF, in partnership with Saudi Aramco and ACWA Power.
Strategic Alliance partners have agreed to assign all engineering, procurement and construction work to global renewable energy specialist Larsen & Toubro (L & T).
Kashif Rana, CFO and Acting Head of Portfolio Management at ACWA Power, said: “As one of the largest solar power plants in the world, the Sudair Solar Power Plant is a key pillar in achieving Saudi Arabia ’ s goals of net zero carbon emissions by 2060, as well as generating half of the Kingdom ’ s energy from renewable sources by 2030.
Nextracker is a key partner for us at this stage by providing high efficiency solar energy production technologies at the lowest possible cost. ”
Marco Garcia, Head of Commercial Affairs at Nextracker, said: “Optimal use of solar tracking systems and TrueCapture technology significantly increases solar energy production in desert-themed power plants, thanks to the Earth ’ s whiteness and brightness of the desert environment.
Throughout our experience in developing solar power plants, these factors have contributed to a positive impact on the total energy produced, bringing added value to our customers at the lowest energy cost. ”
L & T has issued the supply decision to Nextracker, which specializes in solar tracking systems and TrueCapture technologies, as part of the first phase of the Sudair solar project.
Nextracker technologies aim to enable solar panels in power plants to track the movement of the sun as it moves, to maximize the rate of energy production unlike other applications installed on the ground.
Garcia also stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination with local manufacturers to meet the iron and steel requirements of the Sudair project, which will contribute significantly to the strengthening of the national economy.
Nextracker is collaborating with leading iron and steel manufacturers in Saudi Arabia to install and implement solar energy projects in the Kingdom, as well as exporting steel to support the development of solar energy projects around the world.
In 2021, Nextracker exported more than 20,000 tons of Saudi steel worth over SAR 112.5 million (US $30 million) to help support the installation of NX Horizon ™ and NX Gemini ™ smart solar tracking technology in new solar power plants in many countries. The 405MW Nextracker at the Sakaka Independent Solar Power Plant in Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia, also developed by ACWA Power and its alliance partners, installed around 14,000 tonnes of steel, which accounts for more than 45% of the total value of the trackers.
The Sudair solar project is part of Saudi Arabia ’ s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), which aims to achieve 58.7 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) committed to developing 70% of the Kingdom ’ s renewable energy generation capacity.
The project is being developed over an area of approximately 30 square kilometers southeast of Majmaah city in Riyadh.
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ACWA Power and BADIL, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), have signed an agreement to build the largest solar power plant in the Middle East and North Africa in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
According to a statement published by the Water and Electricity Holding Company "BADIL", the production capacity of the project is 2060 megawatts, and will be held in Shuaiba in the Makkah region.
The company said that the project will be jointly owned by BADIL and ACWA Power at a rate of 50% each, through the establishment of a joint company for the development of the project under the name of "Shuaiba II Electric Power Company".
BADIL and ACWA Power will build, own and operate Shuaiba 2 and sell electricity through it to Saudi Power Purchase, which, when fully completed, will supply 350,000 residential units with electricity.
Shuaiba 2 is ACWA Power ’ s sixth solar power plant in the Kingdom, while ACWA Power ’ s local portfolio includes 13 power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen production plants.
ACWA Power announced yesterday that it has signed a power purchase agreement for the largest solar PV plant in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Shuaiba II Solar PV Plant in Makkah, with a production capacity of 2060 MW worth $1.75 billion.
She explained that the contract period is 35 years, indicating that the Shuaiba II solar PV plant will be developed, financed, built, owned and operated with a production capacity of 2060 MW.
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Egypt aims for 42% of electricity from renewables by 2035, with 1,808 megawatts of solar already implemented.

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How has Egypt become one of the largest sources of renewable energy?
Egypt has sought to diversify its energy mix in recent years, especially renewable and clean energy sources, which has placed it in a leading position in the renewable energy sector in the region, and is making strides towards leading the region in green hydrogen as it has previously sought to lead in the renewable energy sector. Egypt ’ s Sustainable Climate Change Strategy 2050 enables the country to plan and manage climate change at different levels through a flexible and low-carbon approach.
Renewable Energy
Egypt aims to reach 42% of its renewable energy capacity by 2035, including 14% wind power, 21% solar photovoltaics, hydropower and concentrated solar power, and has already succeeded in raising the share of renewable energy in electricity generation capacity to about 20% by 2022.
Wind Energy
In terms of wind capacity, Egypt has three large wind farms, including the largest wind farms in the region, the Jabal al-Zeit plant, located in the Jabal al-Zeit area on an area of   100 kilometers, as part of a range of renewable energy projects all the way from Cairo to the Red Sea, passing through Zafarana, Hurghada and other Egyptian cities.
The first project of the plant includes about 120 wind turbines with a capacity of 240 MW, and connect about 100 of them to the national electricity network, while the second project includes 110 turbines, with a capacity of 220 MW, and the third phase 60 turbines to the electricity network, with a capacity of 120 MW.
Solar Energy
In terms of solar energy, Egypt has launched a number of vital projects, including the Benban solar power plant in Aswan governorate, which is the largest solar power plant in Africa and the Middle East, which will become the largest in the world once completed, and one of the largest investment projects in the clean energy sector, where 90% of the energy produced will be generated from the High Dam.
The project aims to produce 2,000 megawatts of electricity, and the size of the solar panels used in the plant is about 200,000 solar panels that produce 50 megawatts of clean energy, enough to light 70,000 homes.
The volume of energy generated from the already implemented solar projects is about 1808 MW, and projects are underway to provide another 720 MW.
Egypt ranked first in the Arab region to produce electricity from wind and solar power, with production rates of around 3.5 GW and a target of around 6.8 GW by 2024.

The 1,800‑megawatt Benban Solar Park spans 37 square kilometers, drawing $4 billion and creating over 10,000 jobs.

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Economy: Benban and the Gulf of Suez are among the largest renewable energy projects
Economic Middle East magazine, which specializes in economics and energy, said that the Benban solar park and the Gulf of Suez wind project in Egypt are considered among the largest renewable energy projects in the Middle East.
Renewable Energy Projects in the Middle East
The Middle East has long relied on oil and gas, not only for revenue but also for power generation, but in the past years, the region has positioned itself as a leader in the renewable energy sector, boasting numerous renewable energy projects.
From 2023 to 2028, Mordor Intelligence expects the renewable energy market in the Middle East to grow by 13.43% annually.
The Arab Clean Energy Initiative was launched by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and during the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit of 2013, the League of Arab States adopted the initiative, with leaders pledging to increase renewable energy generation capacity in the region from 12 GW in 2013 to 80 GW by 2030.
Benban Solar Park
Located in Aswan, Egypt with a capacity of 1,800 megawatts, Benban Solar Park is valued at $4 billion and includes 41 solar power plants, one of the largest solar PV parks in the world, spanning 37 square kilometers and containing 7 million photovoltaic panels, this initiative is a component of Egypt ’ s Renewable Energy Feed Tariff (FiT) program, which was unveiled in September 2014.
Gulf of Suez Wind Power Project
In November last year, ACWA Power and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) signed a memorandum of understanding, and together they will invest in a 1100 MW wind power project in Jebel Zeit and the Gulf of Suez. The project is one of the largest onshore wind farms in the world, and aims to provide power to more than one million households and reduce annual CO2 emissions by 2.4 million tons.

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Benban solar power project with a capacity of 1465 MW is the highest in the world, in terms of operating efficiency and a model for fruitful cooperation between investors and the state, in addition to the fact that the plant has succeeded in saving about 8 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions since its operation in 2019 so far.
Egypt occupies the fourth place in the world in terms of the largest solar power plants in the world after the completion of the operation of the Benban solar plant with a capacity of 1465 MW in cooperation with the private sector, which received the Arab government excellence award as the best infrastructure development project, among the countries with the largest solar plants, where India occupies the first place, followed by China and another plant in India.
Benban ’ s site includes 32 solar plants to generate electricity from solar energy with a capacity of 50 megawatts each, and has been fully established for the first time in Egypt, and has succeeded in training, operating and creating more than 10,000 jobs during the project ’ s implementation period and after the commercial operation of the investor stations.
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Incentives include tax exemptions, subsidies, grants, and loans to help households install solar.

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Content: Egypt ’ s move towards renewable energy represents a major shift in its energy policy, reflecting global sustainability trends and local environmental needs.
This detailed analysis explores Egypt ’ s legal framework for renewable energy projects, highlighting growth opportunities and regulatory challenges that must be overcome.
Aspirations for renewable energy and strategic plans
Egypt has set targets looking to increase its renewable energy production in line with global initiatives such as the Paris Agreement to combat climate change, and this commitment is reflected in Egypt ’ s strategic plans, which outline the goals and mechanisms needed to integrate renewable energy into the national electricity grid.
The legal framework governing renewable energy in Egypt
Central to Egypt ’ s renewable energy policy is the Electricity Law No. 87 of 2015 and its subsequent amendments. These legal provisions create a regulated environment for the development and regulation of renewable energy sources. The law gives the Egyptian Electricity Regulatory Authority the authority to oversee and implement regulations, ensuring effective and sustainable management of the sector ’ s growth.
Government incentives and international cooperation
The Egyptian government has provided various incentives under these laws to encourage investment in the renewable energy sector, including tax exemptions, tariff exemptions, and other financial incentives designed to make renewable energy projects more feasible and attractive to investors.
Emerging investment landscape in renewable energy
Egypt ’ s move towards renewable energy has opened up new investment opportunities, especially in the solar and wind sectors, as the liberalization of the energy market has made it accessible to private investors, both local and international. Successful renewable energy projects in Egypt are a testament to the sector ’ s potential, as they provide useful insights into market dynamics and future growth trajectory.
Detailed legal framework for renewable energy
The Electricity Law No. 87 of 2015 and its amendments form the basic legal structure governing the production, distribution and regulation of electricity, including renewable energy. This law defines the roles of various government agencies, such as the Egyptian Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), in overseeing the sector, paving the way for private sector participation and introducing regulatory mechanisms such as feed-in tariffs, which have been effective in attracting investments.
Renewable Energy Law and Investment Law
Egypt ’ s Renewable Energy Law and Investment Law form an important part of the state ’ s approach to advancing the renewable energy sector, and the Renewable Energy Law specifically addresses the development, promotion and use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydropower.
It also provides a legal framework for various renewable energy initiatives, detailing the responsibilities of both public and private entities involved in the production and distribution of renewable energy, and plays a key role in establishing regulatory mechanisms, including the establishment of feed-in tariffs, which are designed to offer attractive prices for renewable energy that feeds the national grid, thus stimulating private investment.
The Investment Law, especially Law No. 72 of 2017, complements the Renewable Energy Law by providing a set of financial incentives to promote investment in the renewable energy sector, including tax exemptions, where new investments in renewable energy can be exempted from certain taxes for a specific period.
In addition, the law provides for lower tax rates on profits generated by renewable energy projects, making these projects more financially attractive, and other benefits under the investment law may include exemptions from customs duties and other fees on equipment and machinery imported for use in renewable energy projects.
Together, these laws aim to create a supportive and financially viable environment for renewable energy projects and encourage local and international investors to participate in Egypt ’ s renewable energy sector. The government ’ s focus is not only to increase renewable energy production, but also to ensure that these projects contribute to sustainable economic growth and environmental conservation.
Regulatory Challenges and Bureaucratic Obstacles
Despite the supportive legal framework, developers often face challenges in dealing with the bureaucratic landscape, where the process of obtaining licenses and approvals can be complex, involve multiple government bodies and rigorous environmental assessments, and delays in these processes can hinder project timelines and affect the overall viability of renewable energy projects.
Andersen Egypt has expertise in liaising with government bodies and obtaining the necessary permits and approvals for large-scale renewable energy projects.
Environmental impact assessments and approvals
Despite the supportive legal framework, developers often face challenges in dealing with the bureaucratic landscape, where the process of obtaining licenses and approvals can be complex, involve multiple government bodies and rigorous environmental assessments, and delays in these processes can hinder project timelines and affect the overall viability of renewable energy projects.
Andersen Egypt has expertise in liaising with government bodies and obtaining the necessary permits and approvals for large-scale renewable energy projects.
Environmental impact assessments and approvals
Despite the supportive legal framework, developers often face challenges in dealing with the bureaucratic landscape, where the process of obtaining licenses and approvals can be complex, involve multiple government bodies and rigorous environmental assessments, and delays in these processes can hinder project timelines and affect the overall viability of renewable energy projects.
Andersen Egypt has expertise in liaising with government bodies and obtaining the necessary permits and approvals for large-scale renewable energy projects.
Environmental impact assessments and approvals
EIA ensures that environmental considerations are integrated into project planning and implementation. Obtaining approval for EIA can be a major hurdle, and requires thorough documentation and adherence to environmental standards.
Incentives to develop renewable energy
The Egyptian government offers several incentives to encourage the development of renewable energy in Egypt. These include tax incentives, duty exemptions and preferential tariffs under the “feed-in tariff ” system. These incentives aim to ease the financial burden on developers and make renewable energy projects more economically viable.
The following incentives can also be applied to large-scale renewable energy projects in Egypt:
A feed-in tariff system (FiTs) is a system of prices set by the Egyptian government that allows producers to sell renewable energy to the national grid, providing long-term contracts and ensuring a stable and predictable revenue stream for renewable energy projects.
• Tax incentives: Reductions in corporate income tax rates, exemptions from customs duties and sales taxes on imported renewable energy equipment, and other tax-related benefits are available to encourage investment in renewable energy
• Government subsidies and grants: direct financial contributions to reduce the initial capital costs of establishing renewable energy projects.
Land allocation: The government may offer land at subsidized prices or on special terms for the construction of renewable energy facilities, especially in areas with high renewable energy potential.
Regulatory support: Simplified approval and licensing procedures help reduce bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate the implementation of renewable energy projects.
Opportunities in the Renewable Energy Sector
Egypt ’ s evolving legal and regulatory environment offers significant opportunities for growth in the renewable energy sector. The government ’ s commitment to increasing renewable energy production has opened up prospects for investment, especially in solar and wind power. The sector ’ s potential is further enhanced by Egypt ’ s geographical advantages, such as high solar radiation and favorable wind conditions.
Challenges in Egypt ’ s Renewable Energy Sector
Dealing with the regulatory environment for renewable energy projects in Egypt poses many challenges.
They include:
Complex approval processes: Obtaining the necessary permits and approvals can be time-consuming and complex, involving multiple government bodies.
Infrastructure Development: Adequate infrastructure is still being developed to support renewable energy projects, including grid connectivity.
Despite government incentives, securing financing for renewable energy projects can be difficult due to anticipated risks and high upfront costs.
Market volatility: The renewable energy market is subject to fluctuations in technology costs, global energy prices and policy changes, which may affect the viability of the project.
• Technological advancements: Keeping pace with rapid technological advances in renewable energy while complying with regulatory standards is a major challenge.
Opportunities for growth and development
Despite these challenges, Egypt ’ s renewable energy sector offers many opportunities:
Government support and incentives: Strong government support for renewable energy, manifested in its legal framework and incentives, creates an enabling environment for growth.
Geographical advantages: Egypt ’ s geographical location provides an abundance of solar and wind energy resources, making it an ideal location for renewable energy projects.
• Private sector participation: The liberalization of the energy market has opened doors for private sector investment, both domestically and internationally.
• Sustainable Development Goals: In line with global sustainability goals, renewable energy projects in Egypt contribute to environmental conservation and economic diversification.
• Job creation and economic growth: The renewable energy sector has the potential to create jobs and stimulate economic growth, contributing to the overall development of Egypt.
Concluding remarks
The Egyptian legal framework for renewable energy projects, which is characterized by a mixture of opportunities and challenges, is a reflection of the country ’ s commitment to sustainable energy development, and although dealing with the regulatory trend may be complicated, the potential rewards and opportunities to achieve the desired goals are great.
As Egypt continues to improve its legal and regulatory environment, maintaining flexibility will be key for companies looking to take advantage of opportunities in this dynamic sector.
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Al-Monitor: Egypt has incentives to boost its renewable energy capacity
Al-Monitor valued the joint energy projects between Egypt and the UAE, noting that Egypt has incentives to boost its renewable energy capacity and already has the largest solar and wind power plants.
Dubai-based Emma Power has completed the recently announced solar and wind projects in Egypt, and the company said in a press release that each project will provide 500 megawatts of energy with a total investment of $1.1 billion.
The wind farm will be located in the Red Sea governorate, while the solar power plant in Aswan governorate, which houses the dam of the same name, struck the original deal with the Egyptian government earlier this month.
The project is funded by a variety of entities, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and several Japanese banks.
Amia Power, a Dubai-based renewable energy company, has secured $750 million in funding for a solar power plant and wind farm in Egypt, announcing it will consider an initial public offering in the next three years.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hussein Al Nowais, said in an interview: Listing is one option, merging with another organization is the second option, and alliance with a major global player, the third option at this stage, we intend to continue to grow.
Egypt is of great interest to clean energy investors, many of whom see it as a prime location for building wind and solar farms and green hydrogen plants.
Egypt hosted this month ’ s COP27 climate summit, during which it announced the construction of an $11 billion wind farm, one of the largest in the world.
The EMEA wind plant, in which Japan ’ s Sumitomo will hold a 40% stake, is located in Ras Gharib on the Red Sea.
The solar power project will be in Abydos on the Nile.

Oman targets 16% renewable electricity by 2025, 30% by 2030, and 1 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

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Content: MUSCAT: Renewable capacity expansion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is projected to grow three-fold over the next five years (2023 – 2028), with the Sultanate of Oman ranked among the front-runners in driving this growth. According to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Oman’s renewables capacity growth is set to be the fourth largest in the region after Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Morocco.

These countries will account for the lion’s share of the 62 gigawatt (GW) increase in renewables capacity anticipated in the region by 2028, the Paris-based intergovernmental agency noted in its newly published report. “Over the next five years, the pace of growth is expected to accelerate to more than three times the previous five-year period, with solar PV making up over 85 per cent of the increase. Onshore wind and concentrated solar power also contribute,” said the IEA in its report, titled ‘Renewables 2023: Analysis and forecast to 2028’.

Driving much of this growth will be efforts by individual countries to decarbonize their electricity generation, but green hydrogen production is set to play a major role as well, according to the report. This is particularly the case in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman, it pointed out. “In fact, hydrogen accounts for more than 13 per cent of the region’s renewable capacity growth thanks to government policies to stimulate development for trade. Good solar resources, land availability and existing port infrastructure create favourable conditions for economically attractive renewable hydrogen to be shipped to demand centres in Europe and Asia,” the agency further stated.

Additionally, the report reaffirmed Oman’s positioning among the world’s top exporters of renewable hydrogen. It said: “By 2028, potential export countries could account for over one-fifth of hydrogen-driven renewable capacity deployment, led by Saudi Arabia, Australia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. With the prospect of producing economically attractive renewable hydrogen to ship to potential demand centres in Europe and Asia, these countries aim to become major exporters of renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels.”

A revised Renewable Energy Plan enshrined in Oman’s 2040 Vision seeks to secure 16 per cent of electricity from renewables by 2025, rising to 30 per cent by 2030. Clean energy capacity is projected to rise to 2.6 GW by 2025 under the National Energy Master Plan. Supplementing this strategy is a commitment to embracing green hydrogen to, on the one hand, decarbonise the economy, and on the other to evolve into a major producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen. Green hydrogen output is targeted at around 1 million tonnes per annum by 2030.

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The 607‑megawatt Ibri PV plant generates 1,598 gigawatt‑hours yearly, powering 50,000 households and cutting 340,000 tons of CO2.

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Content: To enable Oman Vision 2040, PowerChina sets new standards in renewable energy through the Oman Ibri Solar PV Project
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According to a recent World Government Summit report, Oman, Jordan, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Morocco have topped the list in achieving 60% of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Oman is promoting global cooperation in renewable energy following the launch of Oman Vision 2040.
In January 2022, Oman ’ s largest renewable energy project, the Oman Ibri Solar PV Project, implemented by PowerChina, was completed.
As the largest solar PV project in Oman at present, it has a installed capacity of 607 MW and annual power generation of 1,598 GWh, which could cover the annual electricity consumption of 50,000 local households.
It is important to secure energy supply and diversify Oman ’ s energy structure.
The construction of a large-scale photovoltaic power plant in the desert needs to take into account not only summer extremes, but also complex geological conditions and dust storm weather.
During the storm, a thick layer of dust will accumulate on the photovoltaic panels, reducing the efficiency of power generation.
To deal with the dust storm, the project team made a groundbreaking attempt – installing intelligent cleaning robots on the panels.
The cleaning robots will automatically clean the dust covered on the panels.
This project combines photoelectric tracking system and automatic cleaning system for the first time, greatly improves power generation efficiency and reduces operation and maintenance costs, and sets new standards for large-scale power plant operation and maintenance in the Middle East.
PowerChina has obtained 41 patents for inventions and utility models, completed one study, and published 8 scientific reports through this project.
At the same time, the clean energy produced by the Oman Ibri solar PV project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 340,000 tons per year, contributing positively to addressing climate change and achieving carbon neutrality.

Jordan aims for 50% renewables in its energy mix by 2030, having already reached 31%.

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In recent years, Hong Kong has actively promoted the development of renewable energy and launched a number of related products in the financial market.
In addition, more and more Hong Kong enterprises have also started to participate in the development of this industry, especially in the financial market, and launched a number of financial products to support the development of renewable energy.
At the same time, many countries in the Middle East, such as the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Turkey, are also actively engaged in various large-scale projects to promote the development of renewable energy, and expect to see a different energy mix and economic development model in 2030 or 2050.
For Hong Kong, China and other countries, the development opportunities of the Middle East market cannot be ignored, and Hong Kong ’ s participation in this area cannot be underestimated.
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Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in several seminars on economic and energy development in the Middle East, and have in-depth exchanges with government representatives in charge of foreign affairs and trade from various Middle Eastern countries and Azerbaijan.
These exchange experiences provide the author with a wealth of insight.
After many in-depth talks, to understand the interest and momentum of the development of renewable energy in many countries in the Middle East, the author synthesized the information from various parties and came to the following insights: The reason why the major oil producers in the Middle East are actively developing renewable energy is to achieve economic diversification and get rid of dependence on oil and related industries.
They hope to turn the country ’ s surplus renewable energy into new, dependable foreign revenues (i.e., revenues generated from natural resource exports; “Rents ”) through innovative technologies.
For other non-oil producing countries, they want to achieve economic sustainability through the development of renewable energy, reduce dependence on traditional fossil fuels or electricity imports, and convert renewable energy into new external rental income to boost the country ’ s economic development.
From this, it can be seen that the Middle East countries are very concerned about the development of renewable energy, but also hope to complete the energy transformation as soon as possible, and look forward to renewable energy can produce more and greater economic benefits, create new dependent income, promote economic diversification and modernization, but also benefit thousands of people.
As a result, many countries in the Middle East have invested heavily in and promoted energy transformation and clean energy development.
Although many countries have made extraordinary achievements in driving renewable energy development, they also face many challenges.
Jordan, for example, has a wealth of renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, geothermal and bioenergy, as well as state-of-the-art renewable energy laws, regulatory mechanisms and development frameworks.
Earlier this year, Jordan successfully achieved its national roadmap, originally set for 2030, with renewable energy accounting for 31% of total energy.
The Jordanian government also plans to increase this target to 50%, and is committed to building the country into a regional renewable energy development center and exporting environmentally friendly power to neighboring countries to increase the country ’ s foreign revenue.
However, like other Middle Eastern countries, Jordan faces a host of challenges.
These challenges include lagging energy infrastructure, imperfect grid planning, an over-concentration of resources on solar and wind with less focus on geothermal energy, and a lack of energy storage systems and foreign investment.
In addition, there is the debt problem of the national power company.
These difficulties not only affect Jordan ’ s progress in developing renewable energy, but also act as a barrier to modernizing and diversifying the country ’ s economy.
Some Jordanian officials and scholars are concerned about whether the development of renewable energy is progressing as expected.
They are concerned that if the development of renewable energy and its core economic development model are not carried out smoothly, or if the newly set targets are not successfully achieved, the country ’ s economic sustainability will be adversely affected.
At the same time, it can undermine the credibility and governance of the government.
In particular, those political forces that have been opposed to the use of renewable energy to promote economic development and diversification may take the opportunity to launch opposition actions, further endangering the political stability and regional security of the country and the Middle East as a whole.
It is worth noting that these challenges are not only in Jordan, but also in Middle Eastern countries such as Morocco and Egypt.
Other countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have also made great efforts to develop solar and wind power in recent years, but in addition to the above concerns and challenges, there are also concerns that the development of renewable energy will have some impact on the high dependence of these countries ’ economies on oil and gas markets, which may affect existing incomes and lead to economic and social instability.
Other factors include the huge demand for capital, the need for foreign technology and talents, the need for talent training, economic feasibility, etc. These are also issues of concern to the officials of these Middle Eastern countries.
These challenges are in fact a valuable development opportunity for Hong Kong.
The key is to make good use of our strengths, especially in the Belt and Road Initiative, to work with the Middle East countries to promote renewable energy and green economy development.
This not only helps these countries diversify their economies, but also creates development opportunities for Hong Kong businesses and governments, and indirectly promotes the development of other industries.
I suggest that Hong Kong can establish cooperation platforms and channels of communication with transnational organizations in the Middle East and North Africa, such as the Arab Parliamentary Union, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Turkic Parliament and the Arab Maghreb Union.
Such a platform could be used to explore free trade agreements and to help Middle Eastern countries provide services such as finance, advisory, legal, education or training, and energy infrastructure.
This will not only help Hong Kong consolidate its leading position in the professional services sector and the financial sector, but will also directly or indirectly create many development opportunities, especially in Islamic finance.
Finally, Hong Kong can consider providing financial support to the Middle East countries by assisting in the issuance of Islamic financial bonds to promote the development of renewable energy, and can also take the opportunity to develop Islamic finance in Hong Kong as a new financial center outside the Islamic world.
Of course, Hong Kong should not only cooperate with major countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates or the above-mentioned multinational organizations and platforms, but also consider other regions with development potential and worthy of investment, such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, Morocco, etc.
This diverse collaboration will help Hong Kong expand its international presence and contribute to global sustainability in the renewable energy sector.
The author, Mr Kwong Cheuk-rui, is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Group of Ideas, a Master of Arts from the Australian National University, and has worked at the Australian Institute of International Affairs.
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Morocco targets 52% of electricity from renewables by 2030, currently sourcing nearly 40%.

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Sino-Arab green transformation cooperation is on the rise
December 8, 2022, 13: 09 | Source: Xinhua Network
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Xinhua News Agency, BEIJING, December 8 (International observation) Sino-Arab cooperation on green transformation is on the rise
Xinhua News Agency reporter Luo Guofang
China and Arab countries have different resource endowments and development paths, but they are in the key stage of green development transformation.
The pursuit of a common vision of sustainable development will push China and Argentina to move forward together in a cleaner, greener and low-carbon direction, and continuously deepen cooperation in related fields to benefit the people of China and Argentina.
Development Complementary Advantages
At present, China's development is changing from high-speed growth to high-quality development, and it is committed to energy transformation and clean development in the field of energy, and strives to build a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system.
At the same time, many Arab countries have also launched energy transformation plans in recent years, committed to the development of clean and renewable energy, and strive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas, and promote sustainable economic development.
Saudi Arabia announced in its Vision 2030 development strategy that by 2030, the proportion of renewable energy in the country's energy mix will reach 50%.
The UAE ’ s Energy Strategy 2050 aims to increase the share of clean energy in the total energy mix to 50% by 2050.
Egypt plans to increase the share of clean energy generation to 40% by 2035.
The Arab region has one of the best solar and wind energy resource endowments in the world, and the development of clean and renewable energy has unique conditions.
According to a report released by the Global Energy Monitor in June this year, Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa plan to add 73 gigawatts of utility-scale solar and wind capacity by 2030, more than five times the current installed capacity.
China has advanced technology and rich experience in the field of photovoltaic and wind power, and has complementary advantages with Arab countries in the field of clean and renewable energy.
Abu Dhabi Energy Director, Avida Murshid Maral, said that vigorously developing renewable energy has become a global trend, which creates a good opportunity for deepening Arab-Chinese energy cooperation.
Collaborating for a Green Transition
In recent years, China has actively expanded cooperation with Arab countries in the field of clean and renewable energy, and the two sides have jointly implemented a number of cooperation projects.
The Zafra Solar Power Station, about 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi City, is the largest single photovoltaic power station in the world, with an installed capacity of 2 GW.
The solar power plant, which is contracted by a Chinese company, will help Abu Dhabi reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2.4 million tons per year and play an important role in the sustainable development of the UAE's energy economy.
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast is creating a green new city, the project called the Red Sea New City, the future electricity supply will be 100% from clean energy.
The realization of this vision will not only rely on solar and wind energy, but also benefit from energy storage systems that can act as energy “cisterns ” and“ regulators, stabilizers ”.
The successful signing of the Red Sea New City energy storage project by Chinese enterprises will help Saudi Arabia to build a global clean energy and green economy center.
Abdullah Wadi, a researcher at the Saudi think tank Research and Knowledge Exchange Center, said that Saudi Arabia and China are committed to vigorously developing clean and renewable energy, and actively promoting relevant international cooperation, which has set a good example for the international community to work together to promote green and low-carbon development and jointly deal with various challenges and global issues facing mankind.
Helping Fishing Development
With the deepening of cooperation between China and Arab countries in clean energy, low-carbon economy and energy transition, China ’ s advanced technology in related fields has also entered Arab countries. China adheres to the concept of “teaching people to fish ” and helps Arab countries improve their independent development capabilities through multi-level cooperative research and training programs.
China and Arab countries jointly set up the China-Arab Clean Energy Training Center to jointly organize capacity-building activities in photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind power and smart grid.
China and Egypt have set up a Sino-Egyptian joint laboratory on renewable energy to carry out joint research, promote personnel training, and help Egypt strengthen scientific and technological capacity building.
Since its establishment in 2015, the China-Arab Technology Transfer Center has built eight bilateral technology transfer centers in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and other countries, forming a technology transfer cooperation network linking nearly 5,000 Chinese and foreign members.
“The development of zero-carbon and low-carbon energy technologies is of great significance.
These technologies align with our energy transition goals, make the energy industry more resilient and help us build a sustainable and peaceful future, ” said Maral.
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Content: Fossil fuels, which have powered the industrial growth and development of civilisations for centuries, are facing a looming deadline of depletion. Moreover, they have caused severe environmental and social problems, such as climate change, conflicts, and pollution. The need for alternative and sustainable energy sources is clear and urgent. However, the transition to a post-fossil fuel era is not easy or straightforward. It requires innovation, investment, cooperation, and vision.

This article explores the challenges and opportunities of global energy transformation, focusing on the dual nature of fossil fuels, the countdown to their exhaustion, and the promise of renewable energy sources. It also highlights the progress and potential of some countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which is one of the most dependent regions on fossil fuels in the world.

Fossil Fuels: A Double-Edged Sword

Fossil fuels, comprising oil, coal, and natural gas, are ancient energy sources that have been central to the development of various industries and sectors. They have enhanced transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and electricity generation. They have catalysed global trade, commerce, and innovation, elevating the quality of life for millions.

However, this ascent has been coupled with profound challenges. Fossil fuels have been a source of geopolitical strife, epitomised by wars and conflicts over their control and distribution. They have also exacerbated environmental issues, such as greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, and climate change. Incidents like oil spills, gas leaks, and fracking have inflicted severe damage on ecosystems and public health.

The Countdown to Depletion

The finite and non-renewable nature of fossil fuels leaves humanity facing a daunting deadline. Predicting the exact exhaustion of these resources is a complex endeavour, influenced by reserves, consumption rates, technological advancements, and price fluctuations. Nonetheless, projections based on current data paint a concerning picture.

According to Octopus Energy, the year 2060 may mark the twilight of fossil fuels, based on current consumption and reserve estimates. In 2020, global oil production reached 91.7 million barrels per day (b/d), with key players like the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Russia at the forefront. Simultaneously, natural gas production stood at 3.94 trillion cubic meters (bcm). Although the Covid-19 pandemic temporarily curtailed production, a resurgence is anticipated. In contrast, natural gas consumption steadily rises by over 3% each year.

Should additional oil reserves remain elusive, known deposits could be depleted by 2052. The stark reality is that demand for oil has surged, nearly doubling the average annual rate observed over the preceding decade in 2018.

Toward a Sustainable Energy Paradigm

The global imperative for alternative energy sources is clear. Sustainable options, even if not entirely devoid of environmental impact, have become a linchpin of energy discussions. The quest for sustainability is no longer optional; it is fundamental to securing a prosperous future.

Embracing alternative and sustainable energy solutions is our paramount responsibility. The adverse consequences of persisting with fossil fuels are increasingly undeniable. Furthermore, incidents such as oil spills, gas leaks, and fracking have grievously scarred ecosystems and human health.

The geopolitical maelstrom surrounding fossil fuels is a testament to their strategic importance. By reducing our dependence on these finite resources, we can contribute to global stability and peace.

The Promise of Sustainable Energy

Investing in sustainable energy is not merely an ecological commitment; it is a strategic move to safeguard long-term energy security. Renewable sources like solar and wind power do not suffer the same spectre of depletion as fossil fuels, offering a reliable and sustainable energy future. Moreover, technology’s relentless march is enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of these alternatives, ensuring a seamless transition.

In this era of unprecedented global challenges, the unsustainable trajectory of fossil fuels is no longer tenable. Transitioning to renewable and sustainable energy sources is both a moral imperative and an economic necessity. As we confront the relentless march of climate change, endeavouring to secure long-term energy stability and foster global peace, embracing this transformation is our only viable path toward a sustainable and prosperous future. It is a journey we must embark upon with unwavering determination and foresight.

The MENA Region: The abundance of wisdom

The MENA region stands as an interesting case study for global energy transformation. The region is one of the most dependent regions on fossil fuels in the world. According to the World Bank, the region accounted for 36% of the global oil production and 20% of the global gas production in 2018. However, the region also faces many challenges and risks related to its reliance on fossil fuels, such as price volatility, environmental degradation, social unrest, and geopolitical conflicts.

Therefore, some countries in the region have started to prepare for the transition to a post-fossil fuel era by diversifying their economies, investing in renewable energy sources, and promoting innovation and sustainability. According to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the MENA region has a huge potential for renewable energy development, especially solar and wind power. The report estimates that the region could generate more than 60% of its total electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Some of the countries that have made significant progress in this field are:

• UAE: The UAE has been a leader in innovation and sustainability in the region, with a vision of becoming a global hub for green economy and clean energy. The UAE has set a target of increasing its share of clean energy to 50% by 2050. The UAE has invested in various renewable energy projects, such as the Shams 1 solar thermal plant, which is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is planned to be the largest single-site solar park in the world by 2030. The UAE is also home to Masdar City, which is a planned city that aims to be one of the most sustainable cities in the world. Also, UAE is one of the 10 largest oil producing countries with a proven reserves, according to BP statistical reviews, of 100 billion barrels.

• Morocco: Morocco has been a pioneer in renewable energy development in the region, with a target of achieving 52% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Morocco has invested heavily in solar power projects, such as the Noor Ouarzazate complex, which is the largest concentrated solar power plant in the world. Morocco also has a strong wind power sector, with a capacity of over 1.2 gigawatts (GW) as of 2019.

• Egypt: Egypt has also been pursuing an ambitious renewable energy strategy, with a goal of reaching 42% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035. Egypt has a large potential for solar and wind power, especially in the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea coast. Egypt has launched several large-scale projects, such as the Benban Solar Park, which is expected to be the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the world when completed, and the Zafarana Wind Farm, which is one of the largest wind farms in Africa.

These are some examples of countries in the MENA region that are prepared for after fossil fuels era. However, there are still many challenges and barriers that need to be overcome, such as policy and regulatory frameworks, financing and investment mechanisms, public awareness and participation, and regional cooperation and integration.

The world is at a crossroads in its energy choices. Fossil fuels have been instrumental in driving industrial growth and development, but they have also caused severe environmental problems. Their finite nature also poses a threat to long-term energy security. The need for alternative and sustainable energy sources is clear and urgent.

Renewable energy sources offer a promising solution to this challenge. They are abundant, reliable, and sustainable. They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change impacts, and foster global peace. They can also create new opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and social welfare.

— Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi is a former UAE minister of Infrastructure Development and for Climate Change and Environment

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Existing renewable energy initiatives in the Middle East are strengthening their role in supporting international efforts to address climate change.
In particular, the region is one of the largest contributors to the oil and gas sector globally, and at the same time is the cradle of a number of major and ambitious initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the reliance on clean energy.
In the UAE, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the world ’ s largest IPP solar site, and the Al Dhafra Solar PV Plant is being built as the world ’ s largest solar power plant with a capacity of 2 GW.
Masdar City is the most sustainable urban community in the world.
ADFD is committed to funding innovative projects to accelerate access to sustainable energy as part of a joint initiative with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
In Saudi Arabia, Neom recently launched The Line, the world ’ s first car-free, carbon-free city with 100% renewable energy.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) leads green energy projects designed to manage the recycling of grey water for reuse for plant irrigation and other purposes, and also has large area photovoltaic panels that produce clean electricity.
In Egypt, hydropower is the second source of energy after thermal, wind and solar, and the country has developed a number of future projects that seek to exploit solar energy and replace non-renewable energy.
Other green projects in Egypt include the cities of Jebel Galala and El Alamein.
The Bahrain World Trade Centre is one of the world ’ s leading examples of sustainable architecture, taking the lead in being the first skyscraper in the world to introduce wind turbines to provide total energy consumption.
Morocco, famous for its huge and world-leading solar arrays, has made a big name for itself as a leader in the fight against climate change, renewable energy makes up nearly two-fifths of the country ’ s electricity, and the country implements some of the world ’ s largest clean energy projects.
Since 2012, Jordan has turned to solar power to generate electricity and government policies have pushed citizens and investors to turn to renewable energy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, by offering financial facilities to investors and reducing the electricity bill.
Sustainability initiatives in the Arab countries contribute effectively to building a diversified digital economy that achieves the national visions of these countries, and the green economy initiative launched by the UAE, and the Saudi Green Initiative is a good example of this.
Today, the ICT sector is increasingly playing a role in achieving sustainability through new technologies such as 5G, cloud computing and artificial intelligence that will play a key role in implementing clean energy initiatives as they enhance productivity, improve efficiency, reduce costs and waste, evaluate business systems, analyze waste, track problems and develop solutions.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) says ICT will contribute to achieving the UN ’ s Sustainable Development Goals and improving the quality of life.
According to the United Nations, ICT can be relied upon in two ways: reliance on clean information and communication technology, and clean energy generation based on information and communication technology.
In the first scenario, ICT solutions that contribute to environmental safety and carbon reduction are designed.
In the second scenario, ICT solutions such as those in grids, buildings, smart logistics and industrial processes help promote sustainability and energy efficiency.
The sustainability efforts of tech companies have been recognized globally, Huawei is an example of companies that have adjusted their business in line with sustainability goals, and recently received an award from the International Mobile Phone Association for their contributions to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through mobile devices.
The company aims to rely on innovative technologies to drive clean development across various sectors and industries, and in 2021 it used more than 300 million kWh of electricity produced from renewable sources, an increase of 42.3% compared to 2020.
Huawei ’ s digital power solutions have generated 482.9 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy and reduced electricity consumption by 14.2 billion kilowatt-hours, equivalent to 230 million tons of carbon emissions.
In parallel with efforts to promote a sustainable approach to technology, the ICT industry must not lose sight of the issue of enhanced security.
Technology providers should focus on protecting user privacy when working to provide modern, seamless technology and communications.
Certainly, we will not be able to grow the business and ensure its sustainability if we do not provide safe and reliable technologies to protect cybersecurity, which is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders involved in sustainability.
The current digital divide could isolate millions of people around the world from contributing to the development of a clean economy.
Tech companies can contribute to making technology accessible to all thanks to their technical capabilities and resources.
Through initiatives such as TECH4ALL, Huawei has relied on digital technologies to implement programs aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities of more than 110,000 people in 2021.
The digital divide in global talent could undermine sustainability efforts, so greater emphasis should be placed on redressing it and priority should be given to strengthening collaboration between tech companies, academia and government institutions in order to bridge the digital skills gap.
By investing in programs to prepare local technical cadres, hone skills and enhance practical experience, more bridges of cooperation between the public and private sectors can be built to prepare the future generation of sustainability leaders with the help of technology.
Huawei has established 163 ICT academies in the Middle East.
More than 3,500 students participated in the Seeds for the Global Future program, while more than 37,000 students received Huawei certifications.
The company has also provided training to more than 120,000 ICT talents in the region who are expected to contribute to the advancement of sustainability in the countries of the region by making the most of technology.
In light of the increasing challenges of reducing carbon emissions facing various countries around the world, we all have a responsibility to strengthen cooperation and work together to build a sustainable and prosperous future for future generations.
By: Ammar Taba, Huawei Vice President for Public Relations and Media in the Middle East
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Kuwait encourages citizens to install solar panels and sell surplus power back to the government.

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The Supreme Council for Planning organized a workshop on the road map towards its transformation in Kuwait
The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development organized a workshop on the road map towards energy transformation in Kuwait in the presence of the Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development.
Khaled Mahdi and the participation of a group of relevant public and private sector entities, as well as international offices residing in Kuwait and civil society.
The Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, Dr. Khalid Al-Mahdi, said in a speech that the workshop will review the road map towards energy transformation in Kuwait in addition to the preliminary results of the executive summary of the strategic framework for sustainable energy strategy in Kuwait submitted by the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
He pointed out that the workshop addressed local developments in the field of energy and the multiple vulnerabilities that may face Kuwait and environmental challenges including water shortage, desertification, difficult weather conditions and long-term damage to environmental systems, stressing that the world is finally witnessing a serious start towards a shift in the global energy supply towards clean energy sources free of carbon emissions.
Kuwait should better integrate sustainable energy as a key component of national development policies by directly linking policy objectives in sectors such as energy, water, transport and urban planning, while emphasizing the importance of natural resource management and environmental protection to ensure sustainable energy use and production.
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5 Arab Countries Leading Solar Energy Support Programs
2023-11-07 | 02: 22
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Solar subsidy and loan programs in Arab countries continue at a time when the need for alternative energy sources is acute, as the effects of climate change intensify, and the global energy crisis that began with the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 intensifies.
Solar energy in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Kuwait receives official support, either through direct legislation approved by the parliaments of these countries, or through loans made available by government and official banks there, or through national and national projects provided by the ministries of energy and electricity, according to the specialized energy platform.
In the coming years, support for solar energy in Arab countries is expected to gain momentum, with many declaring their commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by mid-century and plans to increase the contribution of renewable energy to their electricity mix by 2050.
* Support for solar energy in Jordan
The most prominent support received by solar energy in the Arab countries is that provided by Jordan, through a range of programs supervised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, as the solar loan project in Jordan witnessed a new step on Sunday, October 29, as part of efforts to motivate citizens to adopt clean energy.
The Agricultural Credit Corporation signed an agreement with the Renewable Energy Promotion Fund to support the second phase of the program to install solar cell systems for farmers to cover the interest on the loans, according to a press release.
* Solar Loans in Jordan
The Minister of Agriculture and Chairman of the Agricultural Lending Corporation, Khalid Al-Hanifat, said that the agreement will reduce the cost of production for farmers, as it targets all animal and plant agricultural activities, as it covers beneficiaries with a ceiling of 20 thousand dinars (28.1 thousand US dollars) without interest.
At the same time, Jordan is preparing for the third phase of the strongest support program witnessed by solar energy in the Arab countries, the installation of solar cells in homes, the second phase of which ended in July 2023, according to information monitored by the specialized energy platform.
This program aims to support the use of solar energy in Jordanian homes, as well as the installation of solar heaters, which will reduce the cost of electricity for citizens, while reducing the energy import bill for the state.
* Solar Loans in Lebanon
As part of the efforts to support solar energy in the Arab countries, the Lebanese effort, which aims to alleviate the energy crisis, is highlighted through an important program to grant solar energy loans, which are an appropriate and sustainable solution to overcome the energy threat, as described by the Lebanese government a year ago.
The installation of solar energy in the homes of Lebanese will solve the crisis of high electricity bills, as these loans are provided to the low- and middle-income by the initiative "Loans to the low- and middle-income", in cooperation with the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation.
Loans for the installation of solar energy systems and plants in Lebanon range from 75 million to 200 million liras ($2,590 to $6,900) per person, up to a maximum of 80% of the project cost, and at an interest rate of 4.99% per annum, depending on the specialized energy platform.
* Information on Solar Loans in Lebanon
It is noteworthy that the solar energy market in the Arab countries is witnessing increasing growth, especially in Lebanon, which, despite its major crisis, witnessed during 2020 about 313 projects authorized, with a capacity of 14 MW, before this number increased, and the country records 662 applications for the installation of solar plants, during the period from October 2021 to March 2022.
According to the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation, the installation of solar power plants in Lebanese homes will save citizens the value of high bills, which makes them able to save the value of the loan within two to three years, especially since the repayment is limited to paper lira only.
Solar energy in Egypt
In August 2023, the Committee on Energy and Environment in the Egyptian House of Representatives set a number of rules to increase the number of small household units to consume electricity from solar energy, as part of its recommendations on the Economic and Social Development Plan for 2023-2024.
The Committee stressed the need to develop alternative renewable sources of energy, to take action to mitigate and adapt to climate change and its consequences, while working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to accelerate the transition to low-carbon vehicles.
Solar energy in Egypt
Prior to these directives, Egypt witnessed one of the strongest solar energy subsidy programs in the Arab countries, with four banks, including government banks, providing loans of large amounts to support the installation of solar energy systems and their stations for homes, through various repayment programs.
HSBC Egypt, one of the largest solar loans in the Arab world, is offering EGP 2 million ($64,675) with a repayment period of about seven years, while QNB is offering a loan of EGP 400,000 ($12,930) for seven years.
Misr State Bank also offers a financing program worth up to EGP 500,000 ($16,168) and a repayment period of up to 10 years, while the Commercial International Bank (CIB) offers a loan worth EGP 350,000 ($11,300) with a repayment period of 5 years.
* Solar energy in Kuwait
As the State of Kuwait prepares to complete new phases of the Shaqaya CSP project, the State continues to encourage citizens to use solar energy in their homes, as part of its drive to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce emissions by mid-century.
The State of Kuwait adopts a unique approach that distinguishes it from all consumers of solar energy in the Arab countries, as it encourages citizens to sell electricity in excess of their consumption to the government, generated from solar panels installed on rooftops.
* Solar energy in Kuwait
According to an analysis by Mordor Intelligence, seen by the specialized energy platform, the solar energy market in Kuwait is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of more than 7%, especially as this market is achieving a significant recovery, despite the damage caused by the outbreak of the Coronavirus three years ago.
Despite this, Kuwait ’ s solar market is not growing in line with expectations, as initial spending is large, and there is a lack of multiple government programs during the forecast period, but over time internal subsidies continue, leaving the country with the most important solar projects in the Arab countries.
At the same time, the Kuwaiti government is working to provide solar energy to citizens by building huge power plants from an inexhaustible renewable source, especially as Kuwait enjoys a very high brightness, which qualifies it to enter this market from its widest doors.
Iraq to finance solar installation
As Iraq faces one of the difficult electricity crises, caused by the lack of Iranian gas supplies, and seeks alternative sources, both external (such as Qatari gas) and internal (such as the tendency to burn gas associated with electricity generation), Baghdad continues to provide one of the most important forms of solar energy subsidies in Arab countries.
In January 2022, the Central Bank of Iraq issued controls to finance electricity generation systems from renewable energy, as the governor of the bank signed the first circular that allows citizens and institutions to buy systems and power plants from solar energy.
Solar energy in Iraq
This initiative is in line with the State ’ s commitment to the decisions of the Paris Climate Conference, as the interest on loans provided to citizens to install solar power plants did not exceed 1%.
While the value of loans ranged between 7 million Iraqi dinars (4 thousand and 800 dollars) for stations 3 kilowatt hours, and one billion dinars (685 thousand dollars) for large projects in residential squares, according to the website of the Central Bank of Iraq.
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Qatar’s 875‑megawatt IC Solar project will lift renewable capacity to 1.675 gigawatts, moving toward a 5‑gigawatt goal by 2035.

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Content: Qatar Energy announced on Tuesday that its affiliate QatarEnergy Renewable Solutions, has awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for its Industrial Cities (IC) solar power project to South Korea’s Samsung C&T.

The approximately 2.3 billion Qatari riyal ($632 million) IC Solar project, which consists of two large-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants with a combined capacity of 875 megawatts (MW), is Qatar’s second utility-scale solar project after the 800 MWp Al Kharsaa Solar PV Independent Power Plant (IPP), which is currently under construction.

The project’s power generation capacity is strategically distributed between the two main industrial cities in Qatar, Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) and Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC), Qatar Energy said in a press statement.

The MIC plant will have a capacity of 417 MW while the one in RLIC will have a capacity of 458 MW, the statement said, adding that the two plants, spread over a combined area of 10 square kilometres, are expected to start electricity production by the end of 2024.

The statement noted that the IC Solar project will increase Qatar’s renewable energy generation capacity to 1.675 gigawatts (GW).

Qatar is targeting 5 GW of solar generated power by 2035.

The statement also said the output of both plants will contribute to the reduction of QatarEnergy’s GHG footprints from its facilities in RLIC and MIC, mainly its NFE and NFS LNG expansion projects, in addition to expanding grid capacity in other locations.

(Writing by SA Kader; Editing by Anoop Menon)

(anoop.menon@lseg.com

Countries are deploying storage and grid upgrades, such as DEWA’s CSP and storage complex, to integrate rising solar shares.

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Dubai Electricity launches a pilot project to store energy using lithium-ion batteries
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a pilot project at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to store energy using Tesla ’ s Li-ion battery systems with a storage capacity of 1.21 MW, a capacity of 8.61 MWh and a life span of up to 10 years.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, said: “The project is part of DEWA ’ s efforts to diversify energy sources and enhance energy storage technologies. It aims to assess the technical and economic capabilities and characteristics of this technology within the operational framework of solar photovoltaic power plants and to test the role of this technology in integrating clean energy and storage to achieve maximum efficiency and reliability. ”
Al Tayer pointed out that the Authority is working on other storage projects, including the use of concentrated solar energy in the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which combines concentrated solar energy and solar photovoltaic technologies with a capacity of 950 MW and will include the largest solar storage capacity in the world for 15 hours, which will allow the production of power 24 hours. In the Arabian Gulf region, electricity will be produced using water stored in the Hatta Dam with a storage capacity of 1,500 MWh; and the Green Hydrogen project, implemented by DEWA in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy, is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa to produce green hydrogen using solar energy at the R & D facilities of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President, Business Development and Excellence Sector, pointed out that this is the second project launched by the Authority at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, where it launched the first project in cooperation with Amplex Emirates to install and test NaS systems with a storage capacity of 1.2 MW and a capacity of 7.5 MWh.
He explained that the two pilot projects allow the storage of energy from the electricity grid or from solar power stations with the connection of storage systems to the TRA network.

The Middle East may supply 10–20% of the global hydrogen market by 2050, earning Gulf exporters $120–$200 billion annually.

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The World Today - A pivotal and promising role for the countries of the region in the transition to renewable energy
You are now following the news of a pivotal and promising role waiting for the countries of the region in the transition to renewable energy from the news section of the world and now we leave you with full details
MARCH 3, 2023 02: 16 AM - The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has always played a pivotal role in the oil and gas markets, but this role will not stop if the world decides to move to low-emission sources of energy.
According to APRICORP, renewable energy investments are expected to account for 34 percent of electricity investment in the Middle East and North Africa between 2022 and 2026.
According to McKinsey & Company, the Middle East and North Africa receives 22 to 26 percent of the solar radiation energy on Earth, due to its geographical location.
Solar energy is not the only thing that distinguishes the region, as countries in this region are likely to be the source of 10 to 20 percent of the global hydrogen market by 2050, according to Roland Berger.
Hydrogen is likely to generate annual revenues of $120 billion to $200 billion by 2050, and many countries in the region have already started projects to transport and export hydrogen to energy-consuming countries.
The region has about 10 percent of global carbon capture and storage capabilities.
Despite the many challenges that countries in the region must face in this regard, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has the potential to play a pivotal role in the global energy transition.
The most prominent question about green finance comes in this promising region.
Nael Amin, senior director of financial services at Arthur D. Little, said on this week ’ s episode of Dot Gulf ’ s World of Energy program that green finance in the Middle East and North Africa, including green bonds, had reached $3.8 billion in 2020.
This amount, according to Amin, has grown significantly during the year 2022, specifically in 4 countries, Turkey, the Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, due to the development in the region and increased investments in this sector, as well as providing some important requirements in this sector.
Amin explained that besides financing, the region is witnessing progress in many areas in terms of dealing with environmental factors, which is an attractive factor for investors.
Over the past two years, banks have significantly increased their legislation in this area, as each of the Gulf countries has implemented the necessary standards and requirements to support the business environment in the field of green energy.
There are challenges, according to Amin, the most prominent of which is the data challenge, as he pointed out that banks are approaching the activities of customers to know the necessary data on funded projects, for example, in the case of financing the construction of a building, you must know the amount of energy that will be consumed by this building.
The Gulf States are working and collaborating with each other to understand the framework that must be adopted to develop infrastructure in the field of renewable energy and promote sustainability, which will positively impact and support green investment in general in the region.
We hope that we have succeeded in conveying the full details of a pivotal and promising role that awaits the countries of the region in the transition to renewable energy.
In God ’ s care and protection.
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