Oman and Qatar recorded the fastest renewable energy growth in the GCC in 2025, with installed capacity more than doubling, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. Oman’s capacity surged 138.5% to 1,722 MW, while Qatar’s rose 106.2% to 1,699 MW, driven entirely by large-scale solar additions. In Oman, solar capacity jumped from 672 MW to 1,672 MW, accounting for the entire 1,000 MW increase, while wind remained unchanged at 50 MW. Qatar also relied solely on solar expansion, adding 875 MW to reach 1,680 MW, with bioenergy capacity steady at 19 MW.

Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s United Energy Group (UEG) and key local firms to explore a green hydrogen hub in Alexandria. The project will study the possibility of generating 500 MW of renewable energy capacity to produce green hydrogen and around 480 tons per day of green ammonia, integrated with existing ammonia infrastructure.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering a $80 million loan to support Scatec’s solar-plus-storage project in Egypt, aimed at advancing “firmed renewables” by combining solar with battery storage to improve reliability and bankability. The financing would lower capital costs, strengthen project structuring, and enable batteries to shift solar output to peak-demand periods, thereby enhancing revenue stability and grid response. The project is expected to boost grid stability, reduce reliance on thermal peaker plants, and support Egypt’s integration of renewables.

ARRAY Technologies has been selected to supply its OmniTrack solar tracking system for the 260 MW G24 Karaman Solar Power project in Türkiye, a project led by PEKINTAS Group under the country’s YEKA renewable energy program. The project will use locally manufactured TOPCON+ solar cells. The system will enable terrain-following installations to reduce construction costs and environmental impact, while its SmarTrack software will optimize energy output using real-time weather data and adaptive tracking. The project is located in Türkiye’s Karaman province.