Middle East
ReneSola PV Modules Approved for Desert Conditions
23 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
ReneSola announced that following its participation at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, a range of its PV modules have been accredited by TUV Nord, a German industry-certification body.
MENASOL 2013
POSTED IN Events CalendarMENASOL 2013 (5th Middle East & North Africa Solar Conference & Expo) is the leading solar event in the Middle East and North Africa region. As 2 conferences in one, covering CSP and PV, MENASOL will help solve your critical challenges and connect you to local decision-makers to secure a sustainable MENA pipeline. You will meet over 300 top attendees and answer your biggest MENA questions.
First Solar Becomes Shareholder in Dii Initiative
11 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
First Solar joined Dii as a new shareholder in March 2013. The company was previously a Dii associated partner.
Kaco and AEC Plan Solar Projects in Saudi Arabia and MENA Region
11 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) of Saudi Arabia and Kaco New Energy of Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop new business opportunities in the field of solar energy, with the focus on Photovoltaic (PV) inverters. The purpose is to serve the growing demand for energy in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
CPV International 2013: Spotlight on emerging markets
06 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
CPV International 2013 takes place on 21-22 March at the AC Feria Hotel in Madrid and over 150 of the most influential figures, innovators and hands-on experts have now confirmed to attend. The event will bring together leading CPV stakeholders and experts to develop strategies for commercialisation and geographical expansion, particularly into the Middle East and Latin America.
Trojan Battery Solar Lighting Project Wins Middle East Award
04 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
Trojan Battery Co., a manufacturer or deep-cycle batteries, has received the “Application Solar Project of the Year” award at the Middle East Electricity 2013 tradeshow held in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Trojan’s renewable energy group and Trojan’s master distributor Hydroturf International were recognized for the implementation of a solar-powered rural street lighting project in 2012 which was commissioned by the country’s Ministry of Public Works. This solar lighting project is the first of its kind to be established in Dubai, U.A.E.
Lebanon: Government Wants to Promote Renewable Energy
26 February 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Decentralized renewable energy systems are increasingly the focus of the energy policy in Lebanon. The country wants to increase the share of renewables to 12% by 2020.
Dii ‘Not Deterred by Political Turmoil’
14 February 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Despite the current political instability in many parts of North Africa, Dii says it is on track to facilitate markets for renewable energy from the deserts in North Africa and the Middle East (MENA) interconnected with Europe.
China, India: ‘Promising high-growth’ solar markets
12 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
Global policy changes and the crystalline silicon module price crash have brought the solar industry to a pivotal point from which it must transform and thrive in a cost-conscious environment, targeting high-growth markets such as China and India, says Lux Research.
Egypt’s NREA and Dii Collaborate on Renewables Projects
30 January 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
The Egyptian State Authority for New & Renewable Energy (NREA) and the industrial consortium Dii today signed a memorandum of understanding to increase their collaboration, which will support local institutions to create renewable energy (RE) capacities and accelerate the dissemination of RE projects.
Suntech Powers 3.5MW Saudi Arabia Solar System
21 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Suntech PV modules power Saudi Arabia’s largest solar system, a 3.5MW solar energy field in Riyadh, the company today announced.
CPV International 2013: Middle East to realise CPV potential
21 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
With Soitec’s Plug and Sun CPV system deployed in Saudi Arabia and with a strong push for solar in the region, the slow but promising growth of Concentrated Photovoltaics underlines the importance of government support to nurture and grow CPV, say CPV International 2013 conference organisers.
The event, 21-22 March in Madrid, will include several agenda sessions on the opportunities for CPV in the Middle East including presentations by Apricum Consultants, Soitec, Sunpower, K.A. CARE and TUV Intercert.
Abu Dhabi and German Energy Researchers Enhance Cooperation
17 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
The International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance their cooperation.
Photo caption: Prof. Dr. Eicke R. Weber, Director of Fraunhofer ISE and Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, at the World Future Energy Summit 2013 in Abu Dhabi. ©IRENA
Fraunhofer ISE Competes for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Prize
11 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) will participates in the Zayed Future Energy Prize award ceremony on 15 January, competing as one of three finalists in the category nongovernmental organization (NGO).
Kuwait University, Imec to Collaborate on Silicon Solar Cell Technology
19 December 2012POSTED IN Business News
Nanotechnology research centre Imec (Belgium) and Kuwait University (KU) signed a long-term collaboration agreement for research and development (R&D) on innovative silicon solar cell technologies. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, 19 December 2012, in Kuwait City, Kuwait during a ceremony in the presence of the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Deputy-Prime Minister, Didier Reynders, and Kuwait University President, Professor Abdullatif Al-Bader, and Director General of Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences, Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin.
Global Renewables Industry ‘at Tipping Point’
30 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
The renewable energy industry is at a tipping point as the developed markets start to close the door on generous subsidy programs and emerging markets develop cost strategies to compete with fossil fuels, according to Ernst & Young’s latest quarterly global renewable energy country attractiveness indices report released today.
COP 18: Desertec and climate protection
26 November 2012POSTED IN Applications News
The 18th Climate Change Conference (COP 18), designed to facilitate negotiations aimed at curbing global greenhouse gas emissions, begins today in Doha (Qatar).
Desertec Project Waits for Spain’s Approval
09 November 2012POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Government representatives from Morocco, France, Italy, Malta and Luxembourg have signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany for a first Desertec cooperation project between EU member states and Morocco. The agreement, however, has been postponed due to the absence of Spain.
Canadian Solar Powers 540kW Turkish Airport Solar Plant
09 November 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Canadian Solar today said it has provided its CS6P-P solar modules for a a 540kW solar power plant at Izmir Airport, the first project under the new Turkish solar energy legislation, YEK, for solar power plants under 500kW.
Turkish Renewable Energy Winners Announced
17 October 2012POSTED IN Business News
Solar company iRES Energy founder Ates Ugurel and Ormat renewable energy company are among the 2012 winners of the Turkish International Renewable Energy Awards, announced by the Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress.
