Tunisia approved more than 2.3 GW of new renewable energy capacity for implementation in 2026, to cut the energy deficit and expand domestic clean power generation. The High Committee for Private Electricity Generation has cleared tenders for 2 GW of wind power across multiple regions, including Kebili, Nabeul, and Gafsa, with additional sites in Zaghouan, Medenine, and Kasserine to follow after wind assessments. The government has also approved a 350-MW solar project in Kebili equipped with battery storage, alongside a 77.25 MW wind farm in Zaghouan and two 100 MW solar projects in Tataouine and Gabes. The push supports Tunisia’s goal of sourcing 35% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Israel announced plans to develop a new solar power facility with integrated battery storage at the Ashalim Power Station in the country’s southern region, reinforcing its push toward cleaner energy. The project will feature 150 MW of installed solar capacity and is expected to supply up to 80 MW of electricity to the national grid. A key component of the project is a 400 MWh battery energy storage system, enabling solar power generated during the day to be stored and dispatched at night or during peak demand periods. Once completed, renewable projects in the Ashalim area are projected to contribute more than 800 MW to Israel’s power grid.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) signed a power purchase agreement with Tenaga Nasional Berhad to develop a 200 MW floating solar project at the Chereh Dam. Valued at around MYR 850 million (~$181 million), the project will generate a capacity exceeding 300 MW and power more than 100,000 homes. Led by Masdar in partnership with Malaysian firms Citaglobal Berhad and Tiza Global, the project will span approximately 950 acres and use advanced floating solar technology tailored to the dam’s hydrological conditions. In addition to generating clean energy, the installation is expected to reduce water evaporation and improve solar module efficiency through natural cooling.

Global engineering, procurement, and construction firm Linxon secured a series of turnkey contracts for 380/110/13.8 kV substation projects in Saudi Arabia, strengthening the country’s high-voltage transmission infrastructure. The scope of work spans the full project lifecycle, including design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover, ensuring reliable and high-quality delivery. These substations will play a critical role in reinforcing the national grid and enabling the integration of large-scale renewable energy, particularly solar power, under Saudi Arabia’s Integration of Renewable Energy Projects program.