Middle East & North Africa Region Has More Than 5.7 Gigawatts Of Solar In Pipeline
Middle East and North Africa remains a hotbed of solar power development with more than 5,700 megawatts of capacity under development.
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Developing Countries Emerge As Sustainable Energy Leaders, But Sub-Saharan Africa Lags Well Behind
A number of developing countries have been identified as leaders in sustainable energy, according to a new analysis by the World Bank, but there is nevertheless still tremendous room for improvement across the globe, and especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, which currently ranks as the least electrified continent on the planet.
IFC Will Fund Jordan’s 200 Megawatt Solar Project
A year after signing an agreement with Jordan’s National Electric Power Company to set up the largest solar project in the country, Masdar Group has finalized the financier for the projects.
Jordan Issues 300 Megawatt Solar & Wind Energy Tender
Originally published on CleanTechies. Jordan has finally announced the long-awaited third renewable energy tender as it prepares to expand its clean energy infrastructure further. The Middle East Solar Industry Association recently announced that Jordan issued tenders for 200 megawatt (MW) of solar and 100 MW of wind energy capacity. The … [continued]
Masdar Group Will Set Up 200 MW Solar Project In Jordan
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar Group has announced plans to set up a 200 MW solar power project in Jordan. The project will be the largest solar power project in Jordan. The project development will be overseen by Masdar subsidiary Baynouna Solar Energy Company.
Jordan Secures US$76 Million Loan For Solar Project
The International Finance Corporation, a member of World Bank Group, has announced plans to finance Jordan’s US$76 million solar project in collaboration with the Canadian government. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has arranged a US$76 million financing package for the project, including US$21 million from the IFC-Canada Climate Change Program. … [continued]
Jordan Will Auction 400–700 MW Of Solar & Wind Capacity This Month
Originally published on CleanTechies. Jordan plans to further expand its renewable energy infrastructure through a fresh auction of solar and wind energy projects this month. According to media reports, Jordan’s Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources will launch 400-700 MW tender for solar and wind energy this month. This tender … [continued]
Solar Activity Expanding In Jordan Universities & 2000 Mosques
One finds universities excel in understanding, in evaluating environmental problems, and often in adopting progressive technology. Though, I think a lot more universities should be run exclusively on renewable energy. A positive note on this front is to take a look at Jordan. Solar activity is successfully expanding quickly in/on Jordan universities & … [continued]
Climate Change & More Green News Link Bomb (Leo DiCaprio Climate PR, Earth Homes…)
Closing out this series of “link bombs,” here are other cleantech/green news items that don’t fit into the solar energy, wind energy, electric vehicle, and bicycling categories: Climate Change Related Leo DiCaprio Wins Oscar for Best Climate Activist! Leonardo DiCaprio’s Huge Carbon Footprint Leo DiCaprio Talks Climate Change Syria’s Drought Has Likely Been Its Worst … [continued]
ABB & Masdar Back Jordan Solar Push
Originally published on Sustainnovate. By Henry Lindon The Middle Eastern country of Jordan recently signed new agreements with the Swiss company ABB, a 2014 Zayed Future Energy Prize winner, and the UAE-owned company Masdar that will see a number of large new solar energy projects built in the country, according to announcements … [continued]
