Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected by Advanced Water Technology (AWT) to jointly develop the world’s first large-scale desalination plant to be powered by solar energy, in Saudi Arabia. AWT is a newly formed company … Continue reading Abengoa to Build World’s Largest Solar Power Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia
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Abu Dhabi’s Masdar is eyeing wind power and solar energy projects in Oman and Saudi Arabia
“Oman is stepping forward and we’re expecting Saudi Arabia to offer tenders this year,” said Bader Al Lamki, the director of Masdar Clean Energy. “There is momentum building up in the region [for clean energy projects].” Masdar entered Oman’s wind energy market in October, signing a deal to build a 50 megawatts wind … Continue reading Abu Dhabi’s Masdar is eyeing wind power and solar energy projects in Oman and Saudi Arabia
Continue readingGE Integrates Concentrated Solar Power with Combined Cycle in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected GE for a project that marks Saudi Arabia’s first integration of a Concentrated Solar Power with a combined-cycle plant and the first introduction of condensate as a gas turbine fuel. The landmark project, the ‘Green Duba’ Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Plant, will be built in the northwestern part … Continue reading GE Integrates Concentrated Solar Power with Combined Cycle in Saudi Arabia
Continue readingSaudi Electricity signs deal for integrated gas and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
The planned plant will primarily burn natural gas, but will generate 50 MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to increase fuel efficiency. State-owned utility Saudi Electricity Co signed on Tuesday a contract worth 1 billion riyals ($267 million) to buy generators for the kingdom’s first fossil fuel-fired power plant that will also produce … Continue reading Saudi Electricity signs deal for integrated gas and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Continue readingSaudia Arabia aims to become leading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
In addition to the 41 GW of solar energy, 25 GW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and 16 GW of photovoltaic (PV), the Kingdom aims to generate 1 GW of geothermal energy and 9 GW of wind power. KACARE had earlier announced that over 50 percent of electricity was produced by oil so … Continue reading Saudia Arabia aims to become leading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Ecoppia Selected for Five New Solar Energy Projects
Ecoppia, an innovative developer of automated, water-free photovoltaic (PV) solar panel cleaning solutions, today announced the deployment of its E4 robotic solar panel cleaning system at five Middle Eastern PV production facilities. Upon the projects’ completion in early 2015, Ecoppia’s technology will clean more than 5 million panels every month, deployed across more than 40 … Continue reading Ecoppia Selected for Five New Solar Energy Projects
Continue readingSaudi Arabia has drafted plans for a solar energy network
The state-owned King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy has overseen a project to construct solar energy plants in five provinces in the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. Officials said the agency, which received regulatory approval, was preparing to begin the project in 2015. “King Abdullah City has received land for the facilities and was … Continue reading Saudi Arabia has drafted plans for a solar energy network
Continue readingSaudi Arabia offers one of world’s lowest solar power costs
Solar power costs have fallen dramatically over the last five years, thanks to lower module prices, lower balance of system costs, and increased competition at the development and EPC level. Financing costs have also decreased as investors recognize the low-risk profile of solar assets. As a result, solar power is now cheaper than most alternative … Continue reading Saudi Arabia offers one of world’s lowest solar power costs
Continue readingUAE’s Masdar, Saudi’s KACARE Sign Deal To Develop Clean Energy
UAE’s Masdar and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) announced an agreement that will allow increased cooperation between the two Gulf Arab states in developing renewable energy in the region. The agreement will facilitate joint investment by both agencies in clean energy projects and green technology investment funds, official news … Continue reading UAE’s Masdar, Saudi’s KACARE Sign Deal To Develop Clean Energy
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Solar energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) investment in MENA could reach approximately $50bn by end of decade
A MEED Insight survey concludes that the region's solar energy capacity could grow to 15,000 MW by the end of 2020, split equally between photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region could see more than $50bn worth of investment in its solar power sector by 2020 … Continue reading Solar energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) investment in MENA could reach approximately $50bn by end of decade
Continue readingSaudi Arabia reveals plans for its first plant using Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) to produce electricity with the 550 MW Duba 1 project, an Saudi Electricity Company power plant (ISCC). Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) to produce electricity with the 550 MW Duba 1 project, an Saudi Electricity Company power plant (ISCC) located … Continue reading Saudi Arabia reveals plans for its first plant using Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Continue readingSaudi Electricity Company Invites Expressions of Interest for Duba 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
The 550 MW combined cycle plant will integrate a parabolic trough Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) unit, believed to be about 20 to 30 MW in capacity. On 25 December 2013, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) released a Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of the Duba 1 Independent Power Plant (IPP) project. The … Continue reading Saudi Electricity Company Invites Expressions of Interest for Duba 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Archimede Solar Energy secures a new Saudi shareholder for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) growth
The Saudi solar energy market forecasts covers 41 GW within the next 20 years, 25 GW of which in the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and 16 MW photovoltaic (PV). “Archimede Solar Energy (ASE), a subsidiary of the industrial Group Angelantoni Industrie and participated by the Japanese Chiyoda Corporation, has signed in New York the entrance … Continue reading Archimede Solar Energy secures a new Saudi shareholder for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) growth
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi government’s plans foresee 41 GW of solar power by 2032. Of that, concentrated solar power (CSP) plants would contribute 25 GW and photovoltaic (PV) facilities 16 GW. Solar electricity and petroleum serve completely different markets. However, in this case, solar will be directly replacing the oil that Saudi Arabia uses for desalination plants. … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia to Start Solar-Powered Desalination in 2014
Saudi Arabia’s Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) last week announced plans to start producing desalinated water using solar energy in 2014. “The company will start producing 30,000 cubic meters daily using solar power next year,” said Abdallah ben Abdel-Aziz al Sheikh, deputy head of SWCC. “Solar power technologies will be deployed in new desalination plants … Continue reading Saudi Arabia to Start Solar-Powered Desalination in 2014
Continue readingSpanish firms target Saudi solar energy sector
A group of Spanish companies have expressed willingness to enter into partnership with their Saudi counterparts to set up plants for production of solar energy to meet local demand and export to foreign countries, a senior diplomat at the Spanish Embassy said. Spanish Commercial Attache Juan Bordeal, speaking at a meeting organized by the Spanish … Continue reading Spanish firms target Saudi solar energy sector
Continue readingSaudi Arabia plans to install 41,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power over the next 20 years
Saudi Arabia plans to install 41,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power over the next 20 years. A slide in solar power costs and a surge in oil prices over the last few years has made solar power a win-win strategy for Saudi Arabia: saving billions of dollars of crude for export while making electricity at … Continue reading Saudi Arabia plans to install 41,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power over the next 20 years
Continue readingSaudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion in solar power
Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion over the next 20 years in order to take advantage of its excellent solar resources and diversify its energy mix, according to Alexander Lenz, president — the Middle East and Southeast Asia region, Conergy Asia & ME Pte. Ltd. This is because the “Kingdom believes sustainable … Continue reading Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion in solar power
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Irena applauds hails UAE concentrated solar power launch
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) welcomed the activation of the world’s largest operational Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) facility to date, as the Middle East turns to clean energy to fuel future growth. The Shams 1 thermosolar plant – in the desert of Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates – adds 100 megawatts … Continue reading Irena applauds hails UAE concentrated solar power launch
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