Tesla Powerpack Batteries Installed At World’s Largest Single-Site Solar Park
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced the inauguration of a pilot project for energy storage at the Mohammed … [continued]
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EMotorad Launches Premium India E-Bikes In The UAE
EMotorad (EM), an Indian premium e-bike manufacturer, has announced the launch of e-bikes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The … [continued]
Dubai To Put 4,000 Cruise Self-Driving Vehicles Into Operation By 2030
I’ve spent a lot of time in the UAE, and I’ve long said it would be one of the first … [continued]
World’s Largest Solar Project, 2 Gigawatt Solar Project In Abu Dhabi, Moves Forward
EDF Renewables and Jinko Power HK, two of the world’s largest renewable energy developers, have just scored a big one — the financial closing of the 2 gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra PV2 solar project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is a record breaking solar project in a few regards.
Electric Fire Trucks On The Way!
We’re finally getting electric fire trucks!
The UAE Aims To Entice Tesla & Other Autonomous Driving Firms
The UAE plans to help Tesla accelerate autonomous driving. Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Omar Al Olama, spoke to BloombergTV and shared how the Gulf nation wants to bolster its digital economy.
1.35 Cents/kWh: Record Abu Dhabi Solar Bid Is A Sober Reminder To Upbeat Fossil Fuel…
A rather meaningful piece of energy news went almost unnoticed in recent weeks. The Abu Dhabi Power Corporation announced the lowest tariff for solar energy in the world. The new record came as the winning bid for the upcoming 2 GW solar power plant, the Al Dhafra Solar PV project, set the world’s most cost-competitive tariff for solar PV energy, at USD 1.35 cents/kWh.
Abu Dhabi To Have Cheapest Solar Power Ever — 1.35 Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour
The UAE’s other major city, Dubai, set the low-solar-PV-price record in January 2015 at what was then a shocking 5.98¢/kWh, then did so again in 2016 at 2.99¢/kWh. Dubai also set a low-price record for concentrated solar power (CSP), at just 7.3¢/kWh. The new low-PV bid chosen by Abu Dhabi’s public electric utility will bring down the cost of solar power to just 1.35¢/kWh.
How The Zayed Sustainable Prize Makes A Difference — 4 Interviews
I thought I would go back to the Zayed Sustainability Prize winners from last year to check what has changed and how the prize has impacted their operations.
For Police Departments, The Tesla Cybertruck Is A Must-Have Vehicle
What would a Tesla Cybertruck look like if owned by your local police department?
