World’s Largest Concentrating Solar Power Plant Launches In Abu Dhabi
March 17th, 2013 | by Zachary Shahan
The world’s largest concentrating solar power (CSP) plant was launched today, an announcement I received on email a few minutes
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2013 Zayed Future Energy Prize Award Winners
January 27th, 2013 | by Marika
As a part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, CleanTechnica was invited to attend the 2013 Zayed Future Energy Prize awards
Wendy: Art, Architecture, & Environment Mix Together In Abu Dhabi (Exclusive Photos)
January 21st, 2013 | by Marika
Wendy isn’t just a fun name — it’s also a super green architectural creation. After a tour of Shams 1
CEO Of Masdar: “Water Is More Important Than Oil” (VIDEO)
January 21st, 2013 | by Zachary Shahan
The CEO of Masdar — host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the 6th World Future Energy Summit, the 5th International Renewable Energy Conference,
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summary & Opening Ceremony Highlights (Including Videos Of Kids’ Speeches)
January 18th, 2013 | by Zachary Shahan
The 6th Annual World Future Energy Summit (WFES) and first ever Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) just wrapped up. With approximately
China Joins International Renewable Energy Agency
January 16th, 2013 | by Chelsea
During the first annual International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) assembly in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates announced it would
CleanTechnica Exclusive: ‘Inside’ The World’s Largest Single-Unit Solar Power Plant
January 14th, 2013 | by Zachary Shahan
I’m in Abu Dhabi this week for the 1st ever Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, including the 6th annual World Future
Top 10 Solar Power Stories Of 2012
December 31st, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
What were the top solar power stories of 2012? Here’s my list — chime in below if you think
Middle Eastern Countries Turning to Solar, Wind, Other Renewables — What Do They Know?
October 22nd, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
This is a great post from a Facebook friend of mine that I thought was worth a full repost.
Steel Giant POSCO to Fund Renewable Energy Micro-Grid System in Abu Dhabi
September 24th, 2012 | by Mridul Chadha
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with The Masdar Institute (MI) and the Research Institute for Industrial Science
Solar PV Cost Competitive in Middle East, New Analysis Finds
February 8th, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
Andrew wrote a few weeks ago on Saudi Arabia perhaps becoming the next solar hotspot, and we've written a few pieces recently on big projects or ideas for projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A new analysis by the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA) and sponsored by international consultancy firm PwC contends that we may just be getting started with such stories, as solar photovoltaic (PV) power is now "cost competitive" with conventional fossil-fuel-based electricity generation (not even taking into account massive externalities)
Masdar City to be Complete by 2025?
February 7th, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
If you get out the white pages (remember those?) and look up cleantech companies, you’ll find plenty of entries. But
Twin Solar Thermal Plants Commence Operation in Spain
February 6th, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
Two identical 50-MW solar thermal power plants just went into operation in Spain in January. They, the Valle 1 and Valle 2, are located in San José del Valle in Cadiz (in the South of Spain). They are being operated by Torresol Energy, and the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the two projects, as well as 100% of the technology and engineering, were provided by SENER, which now has 24 solar thermal power plants representing 1,500 MWe of power installed or under construction in Spain, US and India
UAE’s Dubai Launches 1-Gigawatt Solar Power Project
January 11th, 2012 | by Andrew
Arabian Gulf Coast countries are beginning to get more serious about investing in clean, renewable energy. The United Arab Emirates' state of Dubai is investing more than $3 billion dollars to build a solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with a 1-gigawatt planned capacity. An initial 10 megawatts is scheduled to come on-line by the end of 2013.
Unprecedented UN Report: Renewable Energy Costs to Drop, Use to Grow Substantially by 2030, but…
May 7th, 2011 | by Zachary Shahan
If you haven't heard the news, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is about to release a groundbreaking 900-page Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation that compares 164 different renewable energy scenarios (due out May 9th)
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