In Short : Electricity demand in the Middle East and North Africa is surging, largely due to higher cooling requirements and expanding desalination needs. Rapid urban growth and extreme temperatures are placing pressure on power systems. Governments in the region are investing in renewables and efficiency measures to ensure energy security while meeting climate goals […]
IEA holds key workshop in Oman on future of electricity in Middle East and North Africa – EQ
In Short : The International Energy Agency (IEA), UNESCWA, and RCREEE held an Energy Data Workshop in Oman to enhance energy data collection in the MENA region. The workshop focused on reliable data for effective policy, covering energy balances, emissions estimation, and efficiency indicators. It promoted regional cooperation and supported sustainable energy transitions, aligning with […]
EU plan to import vast amounts of green hydrogen from North Africa ‘makes little sense’: study – EQ Mag Pro
Report from Brussels watchdog raises ‘big question marks’ over the economic viability and the climate impact of the European Commission’s strategy EU plans to import millions of tonnes of green hydrogen from North Africa make “little sense” due to high costs and counter-productive climate impacts, according to a new study commissioned by a Brussels watchdog […]
In North Africa, Solar Energy is Struggling to Shine – EQ Mag Pro
With year-round sunshine, North Africa has enormous potential for solar power, but the huge investments and public support needed for large projects are a challenge for cash-strapped regional governments. While they boast some of the world’s largest PV projects, countries in the region would do better to focus on smaller projects with more tangible results, […]
N African Sun Offers Hope, But State Role Key – EQ Mag Pro
CAIRO: Blessed with year-round sunshine, North Africa has enormous potential for solar energy, but the huge investment and state subsidies required for large-scale projects are a challenge for cash-strapped regional governments. The region boasts a few marquee projects that are among the largest in the world but renewable energy entrepreneurs say the focus should be […]
Sahara Solar Containers are Awarded “Best Innovation for 2020” in Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East Solar Energy Industries Association “MESIA” announced that Desert Technologies “DT”, a closed joint stock company, received the “Best Innovation” award in the field of renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa for the year 2020 for its Sahara containers, which are considered a scientific and technologic revolution in renewable energy. […]
TUNISIA: Qair to build floating solar power plant at Berges du Lac
The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) has recently signed an agreement with the French Independent Power Producer (IPP) Qair (formerly Quadran International) for the construction of Tunisia’s first floating solar photovoltaic power plant. The 200 kWp plant, to be built in the Berges du Lac district of Tunis, will be supported by the private […]
EGYPT: China Gezhouba Group to build 500 MW of solar power plants
The Egyptian government plans to install new solar power plants across the country with a cumulative capacity of 500 MW. They will be built by the China Gezhouba Group. With this, Egypt is moving closer to its overall goal of increasing the percentage of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix to 42% by 2035. […]
Solar power could save water in thirsty Middle East, North Africa, analysis says
NEW YORK: Thirsty Middle Eastern and North African countries could tap into their solar-energy potential to cope with fresh water scarcity, according to resource experts. Water could be saved by switching to renewable solar energy from fossil fuel electricity generation that uses up water, said the World Resources Institute (WRI). The findings show moving to […]