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]
Also published on EV Obsession and GAS2. It’s time to share our 5th Cleantech Talk podcast. In case you missed the update last week, we are now on iTunes! So, you’ve now got the following options for listening to this podcast (and our future podcasts): Listen on iTunes. Listen on SoundCloud … [continued]
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has launched a solar rooftop and net metering program as part of a new initiative called “Shams Dubai” which will allow generation of solar energy in buildings and their connection to the grid. Several local newspapers are claiming the initiative to be the first of its kind … [continued]
A fleet of police cars that includes Ferraris, Corvettes, and apparently even a Bugatti Veyron, isn’t enough (apparently). One needs a BMW i8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as well. At least, that’s the case if you’re the Dubai police force. If you’re wondering how it is that some police officer gets to ride … [continued]
It looks as though the Emirate of Dubai is getting more serious about renewable energy — judging by its recent decision to raise its renewable energy goal to 15% of the overall generation mix by 2030. This goal means that, in only 15 years, the emirate will have to increase its … [continued]
What’s more exciting than talking about the cheapest solar power in the world and disruptive technology with Michael Liebreich? One of the biggest solar power stories of the past year — if not the biggest — was the record-low price of solar power that was bid in Dubai toward the … [continued]
2014 turned out to be quite a happening year in the Indian solar market. The announcements, which came in plenty, will go a long way in gearing up the market for a stable and promising future. The cumulative installations in India crossed the mark of 3000 MW a little over a month back. … [continued]
What a year this has turned out to be. To be honest, everyone expected solar to grow at a “good” pace. But the sector has outdone most expectations — taking the fight to the fossil camp at every possible chance. Here’s a quick recap before we delve into the big news. The … [continued]
The emirate of Dubai is finishing the drafting of regulations for rooftop solar power, and is also considering the construction of utility-scale solar.
The state utility company of Dubai, the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), has officially opened a tender for a solar power plant 100 MW in size. The tender is for the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The first phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar … [continued]
