Solar power in the United Arab Emirates

ACWA Power expands its presence in Central Asia with largest single-site wind farm in the region

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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The announcement follows the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Investment Agreements for two wind power projects in Bukhara and Navoi, concluded earlier this year with an aggregate power generation capacity of 1000 MW.

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  • The announcement follows the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Investment Agreements for two wind power projects in Bukhara and Navoi, concluded earlier this year with an aggregate power generation capacity of 1000 MW.
  • ACWA Power also has a 1500 MW high efficiency gas fired power project under construction in Sirdarya, Uzbekistan.\nHis Excellency Sardor Umurzakov, Uzbekisatan\'s Minister of Investment and Foreign Tradesaid, "We value our partnership with ACWA Power and welcome this expansion, which will be the largest facility of its kind in the Central Asian region once commissioned.
  • This project will contribute to the implementation of our national renewable energy target of bringing the total renewable power generation capacity to 25% by 2030.
  • "ACWA Power\'s project will be a major contributor to our plan to generate 25% of our electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030.

Shanghai Electric Strengthens Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance for Dubai MBR Solar Park Project

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.

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  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.
  • The MBR Solar Park is set to become the world's largest single-site solar park based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with a planned total capacity of 5GW and a total investment value of $US136 billion upon completion.
  • As a new global benchmark in the solar industry, the MBR Solar Park deploys some of the world's most cost-effective solar panels.
  • Through such initiatives, Shanghai Electric seeks to further its contribution to the UAE's sustainable development and promote a brighter future for all.

Shanghai Electric Strengthens Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance for Dubai MBR Solar Park Project

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.
  • The MBR Solar Park is set to become the world's largest single-site solar park based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with a planned total capacity of 5GW and a total investment value of $US136 billion upon completion.
  • As a new global benchmark in the solar industry, the MBR Solar Park deploys some of the world's most cost-effective solar panels.
  • Through such initiatives, Shanghai Electric seeks to further its contribution to the UAE's sustainable development and promote a brighter future for all.

DEWA Innovation Centre and 800MW 3rd Phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Inaugurated

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Utilities, Government, United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirate of Dubai, Al Maktoum, Latifa Al Maktoum, Solar power in the United Arab Emirates

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authoritys (DEWAs) Innovation Centre and the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world.

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  • HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authoritys (DEWAs) Innovation Centre and the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world.
  • The solar park has a planned capacity of 5,000MW by 2030, with investments up to AED50 billion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201126005645/en/
    DEWA Innovation Centre and 800MW 3rd phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park inaugurated (Photo: AETOSWire)
    HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was briefed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, about the Innovation Centre, which is a global hub for renewable and clean energy innovation.
  • By implementing the IPP model, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park projects have recorded the worlds lowest solar power prices five times in a row.

Azelio signs agreement with ALEC Energy to set up renewable energy storage site in Masdar City

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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The system stores energy in recycled aluminium and has a total efficiency of up to 90 % from energy to heat and electricity.

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  • The system stores energy in recycled aluminium and has a total efficiency of up to 90 % from energy to heat and electricity.
  • It is scalable and cost-efficient from 0.1 MW up to 100 MW and suffers no reduced capacity over time.
  • ALEC Energy is a DEWA certified contractor and a certified corporate member of the Middle East Solar Industry Association.
  • Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company, Masdar is advancing the commercialization and deployment of renewable energy, sustainable urban development and clean technologies to address global sustainability challenges.

JinkoPower and EDF Renewables Consortium Sign the Power Purchase Agreement for the World's Single Largest Solar Project in Abu Dhabi

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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JinkoPower and its bidding partner EDF Renewables are awarded with the Al Dhafra Project, the world's largest standalone Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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  • JinkoPower and its bidding partner EDF Renewables are awarded with the Al Dhafra Project, the world's largest standalone Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • A 30-year Power Purchase Agreement has been signed by the consortium this week with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).
  • With an expected production capacity of 2 GW, the Al Dhafra Project will lift Abu Dhabi's total solar power generation capacity to approximately 3.2 GW.
  • This success reflects the quality of our competitive bid submitted to EWEC in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with JinkoPower.

JinkoPower and EDF Renewables Consortium Sign the Power Purchase Agreement for the World's Single Largest Solar Project in Abu Dhabi

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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JinkoPower and its biddingpartner EDF Renewables areawarded with the Al Dhafra Project, the world's largest standalone Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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  • JinkoPower and its biddingpartner EDF Renewables areawarded with the Al Dhafra Project, the world's largest standalone Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • With an expected production capacity of2 GW, theAl Dhafra Solar PV Project will almost double the size of theapproximately 1.2 GW Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant amongst the largest operational solar PV plants in the world.
  • The Noor Abu Dhabi project, which was awarded to Marubeni Corp and Jinko Consortium in 2017, commenced commercial operations in April 2019.
  • Once operational, the Al Dhafra Solar PV Project will lift Abu Dhabi's total solar power generation capacity to approximately 3.2 GW.

GivePower Takes Home Top Honor on Global Stage for its Innovative, Solar-Powered Water Farm Technology

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Friday, February 7, 2020
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GivePower took home top honor on the global stage, receiving the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award for its Solar Water Farm technology.

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  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GivePower took home top honor on the global stage, receiving the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award for its Solar Water Farm technology.
  • With the help and support of the UAE Water Aid Foundation, GivePower will be able to continue deploying Solar Water Farms for people in critical need of access to clean drinking water.
  • These Solar Water Farms can operate 24 hours a day, utilizing battery storage technology, and are housed in 20-foot shipping containers.
  • Three of every ten people in the world face life-threatening water scarcity challenges as the global water crisis keeps growing at an alarming rate.

GivePower Takes Home Top Honor on Global Stage for its Innovative, Solar-Powered Water Farm Technology

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GivePower took home top honor on the global stage, receiving the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award for its Solar Water Farm technology.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GivePower took home top honor on the global stage, receiving the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award for its Solar Water Farm technology.
  • With the help and support of the UAE Water Aid Foundation, GivePower will be able to continue deploying Solar Water Farms for people in critical need of access to clean drinking water.
  • These Solar Water Farms can operate 24 hours a day, utilizing battery storage technology, and are housed in 20-foot shipping containers.
  • Three of every ten people in the world face life-threatening water scarcity challenges as the global water crisis keeps growing at an alarming rate.

Solar Sustainability: Central Tower of 700 MW CSP Project by Shanghai Electric and DEWA Tops Out in Dubai

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
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SHANGHAI, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Significant progress has been made in the Dubai 700 MW concentrated solar power project, announced as the world's largest single-site CSP project.

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  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Significant progress has been made in the Dubai 700 MW concentrated solar power project, announced as the world's largest single-site CSP project.
  • The 700 MW CSP project marks phase four of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai and is a crucial part of the UAE government's "Vision 2021" initiative to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly development.
  • The solar power collectors of the 700 MW CSP plant include both tower and tube collectors.
  • Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) is principally engaged in design, manufacture and distribution of electric power and industrial equipment.