JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, 15th September, 2022 (WAM) — As energy prices are soaring across the world, especially in Europe, “I am concerned about the possibility of some countries returning to fossil fuels,” said Ban Ki-moon, a former Secretary-General of the United Nations. “This is again very foolish and very worrisome. I know that we […]
DUBAI, 12th September, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality today announced that 85 percent of Dubai Waste Management Centre (DWMC), the world’s largest waste-to-energy project, has been completed. Construction of the landmark project began in 2021, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of […]
ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2022 (WAM) — KIZAD, part of AD Ports Group’s Economic Cities and Free Zones, today announced the signing of a lease agreement with NWTN to establish an electric vehicle (EV) assembly facility in Abu Dhabi to serve the growing demand for sustainable transport options. Founded in 2016, green mobility technology company […]
DUBAI, 5th September, 2022 (WAM) — Innovative technologies to produce green hydrogen using clean and renewable energy are witnessing rapid developments and steady progress, and studies indicate that green hydrogen production will increase by 57 percent annually to reach 5.7 million tonnes in 2030. The UAE aims to acquire 25 percent of the low-carbon hydrogen […]
TASHKENT, 2nd September, 2022 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has achieved financial close on the 500-megawatt (MW) Zarafshan wind project – Uzbekistan’s first utility-scale wind farm. The announcement was made following a ceremony to mark the occasion, held in […]
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ‘s Research and Development (R&D) Centre has registered its sixth patent for a user-friendly robotic carrier to transport solar photovoltaic panels easily and lift them smoothly from any surface. It can also transport glass panels or sensitive materials that require close care. The […]
SHARJAH, 31st August, 2022 (WAM) — BEEAH Recycling, a waste processing and material recovery business under BEEAH Group, has added a new Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) facility to its state-of-the-art, integrated waste management complex in Al Sajaa, Sharjah. The SRF facility will transform commercial residue waste into a high-quality alternative green fuel in cement factories, […]
ABU DHABI, 17th August, 2022 (WAM) — The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced that it has entered a clean energy agreement with Mediclinic Middle East. The agreement will see EWEC’s clean energy sources powering 100 percent of the electricity consumption of Mediclinic’s Abu Dhabi hospitals and medical centres for a full operating […]
DUBAI, 24th July, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned 287 11kV substations in Dubai in the first half of 2022. This is part of its efforts to provide a state-of-the-art infrastructure according to the highest international standards. These stations are primarily in Al Merkad, Jabal Ali First, Saih Shuaib 2, […]
ABU DHABI, 6th July, 2022 (WAM) — Energy security has rapidly become the number one priority for nations around the world in light of current geopolitical issues leading to rapidly escalating energy prices. These rises, coupled with spiralling inflation, are adding pressure to many national energy systems around the world and the knock-on impact for […]
