UAE
Distributed generation
DEWA launches platform for self-assessment of solar PV system designs
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the ‘Hab Reeh’ solar PV design assessment platform in its move to become paperless.
Renewable Energy
Siemens Energy partners on green hydrogen development in Middle East
Siemens Energy has signed MoUs with Mubadala Investment Company and Masdar City to advance the development of green hydrogen in the region.
Digitalisation
DEWA partners to accelerate UAE’s adoption of AI and cloud computing
DEWA has partnered with Group 42 to accelerate the development and adoption of artifical intelligence and cloud technologies across the UAE.
Policy & Regulation
IRENA’s 19th council meeting postponed due to COVID-19
The move comes in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was originally set to take place in Abu Dhabi from 1-3 June 2020.
Renewable Energy
First floating solar in the Middle East set for commissioning
The small resort island of Nurai in Abu Dhabi looks set to commission what will be the Middle East’s first floating solar plant, with Dubai-based solar developer Enerwhere ready to bring it online.
Policy & Regulation
Masdar and EDF establish a new energy services company
Masdar and EDF to establish a joint venture company which will provide energy efficiency and distributed solar energy generation services.
Electric Vehicles
Self-driving shuttles to revolutionise Doha’s public transport in 2022
VW and the Qatar Investment Authority signed 'Project Qatar Mobility' to develop self-driving Level 4 electric vehicle shuttles in Doha
Tenders
Tender: IRENA – expressions of interest – Renewable Energy Consulting Services
As an output of this exercise, IRENA will compile a database of the RE consulting entities with related fields of expertise and location/regions to qualify as a registered entity for any future upcoming bidding opportunities notification.
Policy & Regulation
World Government Summit focuses on SDG7
The World Government Summit focused on how governments can harness innovation and technology to solve universal challenges facing humanity.
Energy & Grid Management
New entrant into UAE and Bahrain smart metering market
DS Technology is an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and services integration company and will distribute CyanConnode's RF Mesh networks as well as its Ominmesh platform.
