Renewable Energy Developments Across Middle East and North Africa
Key Ideas
- Oman's ONEIC to implement a 3.5 MW rooftop solar project for Simak, reducing grid dependence and promoting renewable energy adoption.
- Dubai introduces the 'Rail Bus' system utilizing solar power, offering sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions.
- Hysata and ACWA Power collaborate to deploy high-efficiency electrolysis technology in Saudi Arabia, advancing green hydrogen projects.
- Morocco plans significant growth in wind and solar capacity by 2029 to support industrial electrification, desalination, and green hydrogen initiatives.
Oman's ONEIC has signed a contract to establish a 3.5 MW rooftop solar project for the International Sea Food Company at Duqm Special Economic Zone, promoting renewable energy adoption in Oman. The project, developed under a design, build, operate, and transfer model, aims to reduce the company's dependence on the grid. Meanwhile, Dubai has launched the sustainable 'Rail Bus' system that operates on renewable energy generated through solar panels along the tracks, offering an efficient and economical transportation solution. In Saudi Arabia, Hysata and ACWA Power have partnered to exhibit high-efficiency electrolysis technology, accelerating green hydrogen projects. The collaboration aligns with ACWA Power's extensive experience in large-scale renewable energy initiatives, including the upcoming 2.2 GW green hydrogen facility. Morocco's National Authority for Electricity Regulation has set ambitious targets to expand wind and solar capacity significantly by 2029, aiming to support industrial electrification, desalination, and green hydrogen projects. The country plans to increase its renewable capacity from 2,450 MW to 9,338 MW, with a substantial rise in both solar and wind energy capacity.