The United Arab Emirates will soon add 100 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) power capacity. The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) plans to set up solar PV projects across the Northern Emirates. The power plants will be part of UAE’s Vision 2021, which plans to source 24% of its energy … [continued]
A new report describes how the UAE renewable energy sector could skyrocket, taking the country off the table as a major customer for US natural gas.
When you think of gender issues in the Middle East, you probably think of there being fewer rights for women. In the UAE, however, some of your ideas might well be flipped on their heads. For example, it’s a common issue in the US and many other countries that women are … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg have each flown a final test flight in Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) prior the departure on the first leg of the 1st round-the-world solar flight. Bertrand flew the flight last night and said via twitter, “Flying at night with solar power reminded me how clean technology can open new opportunities in … [continued]
“I want to be really very clear, I am much more afraid to live in a world that burns 1 million tons of oil and coal every hour that destroys the planet and pollutes the environment, rather than to fly in a solar-powered airplane.” –Bertrand Piccard. “On Al Bateen Executive … [continued]
“What better way to demonstrate the importance of the pioneering, innovative spirit than by achieving ‘impossible’ things with renewable energy and highlighting new solutions for environmental problems?” asks the Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) team. The Si2 team isn’t just preparing for the world’s first flight around the entire globe using … [continued]
Access Infra Africa has announced plans to invest $500 million in developing renewable energy projects in Africa over the next three years. The company is expected to initiate this investment from Egypt, which recently conducted an auction of solar and wind energy projects. Access Infra Africa — a joint venture … [continued]
Some of the most prominent female public figures in the world in the fields of renewable energy and sustainability recently convened at the Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WISER) forum during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to discuss the approaching challenges of energy security, water security, and climate change — … [continued]
The United Arab Emirates has announced a fresh investment collaboration for renewable energy projects. France will join the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide low-cost finance to renewable energy projects in developing countries across the world. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and France’s L’Agence Francaise de Developpement will … [continued]
A new mobile application (app) allowing users to access near-live satellite maps of solar and wind energy resources in the UAE (as well as elsewhere) was recently developed by the Research Center for Renewable Energy Mapping and Assessment at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, according to a recent … [continued]
