Middle Eastern oil producers are making a big bet on hydrogen, the clean fuel that has been generating a lot of interest across the globe since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As demand grows, the region seeks to lead the way in hydrogen production, The National News states. Hydrogen’s rise as a favored energy […]
Clean energy will account for about 13 per cent of Dubai’s power before the end of the year, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said on Tuesday. Renewables currently account for 10 per cent of Dubai’s energy mix. The emirate attracted Dh40 billion ($10.8bn) in investment from the private sector as […]
Oman authorities overseeing the rollout of new renewables-based electricity generation capacity in the Sultanate have identified seven locations for establishing wind power projects, Oman Observer reports. These locations comprise Sur and Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (North Al Sharqiyah), Duqm-1 and Duqm-2 (Al Wusta), and Al Jazir, Shaleem, and Sadah (Dhofar Governorate), according to a new […]
Hydrogen is morphing from a niche power source into a potential front-runner in the green energy revolution. Research shows that Saudi Arabia can become one of the world’s largest suppliers of the gas, Arab News reports. Many experts agree that “green” hydrogen, a carbon-friendly nontoxic gas produced using renewable energy, can play a significant role […]
With millennials pointing to cryptocurrency as the future of money while simultaneously campaigning for better environmental policies, some have questioned if the two goals contradict each other. Unlike fiat currency, cryptocurrency uses a large amount of energy to operate. This is because the mining process requires intensive computing power. US Senator Elizabeth Warren criticised Bitcoin, […]
As the world continues to face the realities of climate change, a generation of young talented UAE national engineers and specialists are driving the nation’s transition to clean energy, WAM reports. With wildfires burning, temperatures rising and ice caps melting around the world, the urgency to educate and equip youth with the skills to make […]
Dubai residents are told to check water connections to ensure there is no leakage regularly, Gulf News reports. This summer, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has advised residents with home gardens to use smart irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, and automatic sprinkler adjustments to conserve water. “To avoid over-evaporation, customers should use light sprinklers […]
SirajPower, UAE’s locally-owned and leading distributed solar energy provider, has signed a long-term solar deal with Emirates Group to install the region’s first and largest solar carport for a sports facility, GDNonline reports. The 2 MWp solar carport will be custom-built for Sevens Stadium, a facility owned by Emirates Group known for hosting the world-famous […]
Several countries are already close to achieving 100% RES: Iceland, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Norway, Nicaragua, Scotland. Many countries are already on this path. Fifty-three countries have targets for the transition to 100% RES in certain sectors (mainly in electricity generation). Sweden and Denmark have already approved official energy strategies for the transition to 100% RES […]
President of the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA), Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza inaugurated the solar energy project in the main building of Al Eslah Society, in the presence of Board Chairman of Al Eslah Society, Dr. Abdullatif bin Ahmed Al-Shaikh. Dr. Mirza said that the project represents one of the national initiatives carried out […]
