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MENA Weekly Round-Up: Algeria Launches 3.2 GW Solar Projects

Algeria launched a nationwide solar power program to construct 15 solar projects with a total capacity of 3.2 GW. Energy and Mines Minister Mohammed Arqab laid the...

March 24, 2025

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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Solar Powered Desalination in Water-Stressed Middle East

Desalination, the process of extracting salt from seawater, has long been a lifeline for many water-scarce countries, particularly in the Middle East, where freshwater...

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MENA Round-Up: Egypt Signs $7.58 Billion for Green Hydrogen Facility

Egypt signed a €7 billion (~$7.58 billion) agreement with France’s EDF and the United Arab Emirates-based Zero Waste to develop a green hydrogen project near the Gulf of...

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MENA Round-Up: Saudi Arabia Among Top 10 Energy Storage Markets

Saudi Arabia is now ranked among the world’s top ten energy storage markets, its growth driven by the launch of the 2,000 MWh Bisha Project, one of the largest in the...

February 25, 2025

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Mercom Staff

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy
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MENA Round-Up: UAE Aims for 14.2 GW Clean Energy Capacity by 2030

The UAE updated its energy strategy, aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The country is increasing its focus on clean and renewable energy projects,...

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Saudi Arabia Announces Pre-Qualified Bidders for 8,000 MWh BESS Tender

Saudi Arabia has announced the pre-qualification of bidders for its 2,000 MW/8000 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) tender under its renewable energy expansion...

January 7, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Energy Storage

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Tenders & Auctions
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Opportunities in Gulf Cooperation Council’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) green hydrogen industry is poised for accelerated growth, fueled by improved economic activity. The latest World Bank GCC Economic...

December 24, 2024

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Baset Asaba

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Mercom Research Focus

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Renewable Energy
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Saudi Arabia Signs Power Purchase Agreements for 1.7 GW Solar Projects

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has finalized power purchase agreements for three solar photovoltaic projects totaling 1.7 GW as part of its National...

December 9, 2024

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Baset Asaba

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Open Access

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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ACWA Power Aims to Invest $50 Billion in Clean Energy Projects in China by 2030

Saudi Arabia-based energy company ACWA Power plans to invest up to $50 billion in renewable energy projects in China by 2030. The company aims to collaborate with...

December 6, 2024

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Baset Asaba

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Finance and M&A

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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TotalEnergies and Aljomaih to Develop 300 MW Solar Project in Saudi Arabia

TotalEnergies and Aljomaih Energy & Water Company (AEW) have secured a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the...

December 4, 2024

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Baset Asaba

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Jinko Secures Financial Close for 400 MW Tabarjal Solar Project in Saudi Arabia

Jinko Power Technology Co., has announced the financial close of its 400 MW Tabarjal solar project in Saudi Arabia, paving the way for construction to begin. The...

November 25, 2024

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Baset Asaba

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Markets & Policy

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Solar
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Masdar-led Consortium Selected to Develop 2 GW Solar Project in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has selected a consortium of developers comprising Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), KEPCO, and GD Power Development...

November 19, 2024

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Arjun Joshi

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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Saudi Arabia Invites Bids for 4.5 GW Renewable Energy Projects

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), a government-owned entity under Saudi Arabia’s  Ministry of Energy, has released tender documents for the sixth round of the...

September 25, 2024

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Gautamee Hazarika

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Renewable Energy

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Tenders and Auctions
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Saudi Arabia Invites Bids for 3.7 GW of Solar Projects

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPCC), a government-owned entity under the Kingdom’s  Ministry of Energy, has issued a request for qualification (RFQ) for the fifth...

November 14, 2023

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Staff

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Solar

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Tenders & Auctions
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ACWA Finalizes $2.2 Billion Financing for Two Solar Projects in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia-based energy company ACWA Power has signed financing agreements with a consortium of investors to develop Al Shuaibah 1 and Al Shuaibah 2 solar projects for...

July 18, 2023

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Arjun Joshi

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Finance and M&A

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