{"id":86165,"date":"2024-08-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=86165"},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:20:06","slug":"oman-kicks-off-production-at-its-first-solar-panel-production-facility","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/issues\/oman-kicks-off-production-at-its-first-solar-panel-production-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman kicks off production at its first solar panel production facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"86167\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"86167\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TODAY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/08\/20\/today-oman-kicks-off-production-at-its-first-solar-panel-production-facility\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Oman kicks off production at its first solar panel production facility                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/08\/20\/today-oman-kicks-off-production-at-its-first-solar-panel-production-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Let\u2019s dive right in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE BIG CLIMATE STORY OUTSIDE THE REGION- <\/strong><strong>Tropical <\/strong><strong>Storm Ernesto has intensified <\/strong><strong>into a hurricane level once again as it moves away from Bermuda<\/strong>, heading further into the Atlantic. With maximum sustained winds of 120 km\/h, Ernesto is generating powerful swells affecting the Bahamas, Bermuda and that have marched up the eastern seaboard of the United States as well as Atlantic Canada. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The storm was expected to pass near southeastern Newfoundland by late Monday<\/strong> or early Tuesday before weakening into a post-tropical cyclone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why it matters: Hurricanes are becoming more intense \u2014 thanks to climate change. <\/strong>Forecasters have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cq5dznd1w30o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">consistently warned<\/a> of the role of climate change in making storms like Ernesto more powerful. While there is no evidence that climate change is increasing the frequency of hurricanes, researchers have shown that it making it more likely we\u2019ll see storms with stronger winds and heavier rainfall.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The story made headlines in the international press:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-ernesto-connecticut-floods-e72d2fd8f71dbf302cfcf5472cabc1c9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AP<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/ernesto-becomes-hurricane-again-causing-dangerous-rip-currents-2024-08-18\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/clyw814ee74o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/article\/2024\/aug\/19\/hurricane-ernesto-bermuda-us-canada\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/article\/tropical-storm-ernesto-hurricane.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The NewYork Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/ernesto-storm-forecast-puerto-rico-virgin-islands\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/ernesto-tropical-storm-hurricane-bermuda-sunday-east-coast\/story?id=112925637\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/ernesto-regains-hurricane-status-life-threatening-surf-rip-currents-rcna167089\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/worldesgsummit.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World ESG Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> gets underway this morning in Dubai. <\/strong>The summit will gather experts and industry leaders to explore new ways to integrate environmental, social, and governance principles into business practices. It wraps up tomorrow. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1-<\/strong> <strong>Dewa issues tender for 2.5 MW electrolyser project:<\/strong> Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1740.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">issued a tender (pdf)<\/a> for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 2.5 MW alkaline electrolyser project. The deadline for tender submissions is 18 September of this year, but the project\u2019s timeline and expected value of the project were not made public. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s not Dewa\u2019s first electrolyzer: <\/strong>Dewa \u2014 in partnership with Siemens Energy \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens-energy.com\/global\/en\/home\/press-releases\/siemens-energy-and-partners-inaugurate-first-industrial-scale-green-hydrogen-project.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inaugurated<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens-energy.com\/global\/en\/home\/press-releases\/siemens-energy-and-partners-inaugurate-first-industrial-scale-green-hydrogen-project.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a 1.25 MW<\/a> solar-powered polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser in the UAE in 2021 to produce green hydrogen at a rate of 20 kg per hour. The solar energy used for the project \u2014 the first first solar-driven green hydrogen facility in our region \u2014 originates in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The UAE is using the green hydrogen from the plant <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dewa.gov.ae\/en\/about-us\/media-publications\/latest-news\/2023\/12\/enoc-group-opens-first-integrated-fuel-station\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">to power its first green fuel station<\/a> for hydrogen-powered vehicles developed in partnership with the Emirates National Oil Company Group and Al-Futtaim Toyota <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/0368e486-07af-48e9-8971-2a5839c6b1ce\/uae%25e2%2580%2599s-enoc-opens-its-first-green-hydrogen-fueling-station\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART- PEM vs alkaline electrolyzers: <\/strong>PEM a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlascopco.com\/en-eg\/compressors\/wiki\/compressed-air-articles\/electrolyzers-as-hydrogen-production-technologies\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">common type<\/a> of electrolyser tech used for hydrogen production, despite being more expensive than alkaline electrolyzers, which do not require rare metals to operate. That\u2019s because PEM tech has a faster response to fluctuations in production and can start up immediately, unlike alkaline electrolysers which take around 20 minutes to start up. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How do you choose between them? <\/strong>Alkaline electrolyzers dominate the market by total capacity installed \u2014 they cost less and have proven track records at larger-scale hydrogen facilities. But PEM electrolyzers are becoming more common in scenarios where fast response times and grid flexibility are crucial.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Egypt becomes member of global fund for financing biodiversity <\/strong><strong>projects: <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, has been selected as a member of the Executive Board of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegef.org\/what-we-do\/topics\/global-biodiversity-framework-fund\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Biodiversity Framework Fund<\/a> (GBFF), according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02Az1JC9GoBrQkxLHiWnDbuBrxocegZ2RKsnTnVYhub7JuCWzgjhffd93qgya6LGXxl?_rdc=1&_rdr\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Egypt was one of 15 developing countries invited to join the board, which stands as the decision-making body and manager of the fund. The decision came on the sidelines of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sis.gov.eg\/Story\/194264\/Environment-minister-heads-to-Canada-to-attend-workshop-in-preparation-for-biodiversity-conference?lang=en-us\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">minister\u2019s visit<\/a> to Canada to prepare for the next round of talks on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sdg.iisd.org\/events\/un-biodiversity-conference-cbd-cop-16\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">COP16 to the Convention on Biological Diversity<\/a>, which is scheduled to get underway in Colombia from October 21 to November 1. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the fund: <\/strong>GBFF was established during COP15\u2019s Convention on Biological Diversity. The fund \u2014 which received an initial grant of CNY 1.5 bn (USD 220 mn) from China \u2014 aims to finance the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>196 countries <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/3748ce46-e4db-486e-be5f-11fbc8499a5f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/3748ce46-e4db-486e-be5f-11fbc8499a5f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2022<\/a>, committing to protect 30% of the planet\u2019s oceans and lands by 2030 in a landmark agreement back in 2022 due to global warming\u2019s impact on at least 10.96k species.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a><strong> #3- A growing number of clean fuel startups are struggling to stay afloat<\/strong>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/energy-oil\/clean-fuel-startups-were-supposed-to-be-the-next-big-thing-now-they-are-collapsing-b6f0f07d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/energy-oil\/clean-fuel-startups-were-supposed-to-be-the-next-big-thing-now-they-are-collapsing-b6f0f07d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Street Journal<\/a> writes. The companies were once hailed as the future of sustainable energy, but many are struggling amid high interest rates, supply-chain disruptions, and expensive power-grid upgrades that have driven up electricity prices, making it difficult for these startups to raise funds and meet project timelines. Companies like US-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plugpower.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Plug Power<\/a>, which recently opened one of the first green hydrogen plants in the US, have seen their stock prices plummet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A clean fuel exodus? Or a natural market shakeup?<\/strong> Several high-profile ventures have collapsed, including a company backed by United Airlines, which aimed to convert trash into jet fuel, and another that's supported by Airbus, JetBlue, and GE Aerospace, which was developing hydrogen fuel for planes, WSJ adds. Major oil companies like Chevron, BP, and Shell are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/a4aca1f8-c597-4414-819b-aa5f37552f3a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">scaling back<\/a> their biofuel projects due to similar financial pressures. The delays in government tax credits have further exacerbated the situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Cleantech for aviation and shipping also faces significant challenges.<\/strong> Shipping giant Maersk has opted to order new ships that run on liquefied natural gas and bunker fuel, citing uncertainties in green fuel development. Air New Zealand has also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/09860223-d187-433e-80b7-8ed2a51af884\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">withdrawn<\/a> its 2030 emissions target due to the limited availability of alternative jet fuels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But some remain optimistic: <\/strong>Clean fuel startup <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lanzajet.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LanzaJet<\/a>, backed by Shell, Southwest Airlines, and Microsoft, is set to start production at a sustainable aviation fuel plant in Georgia, though construction costs were higher than expected, the news outlet notes. US\u2019 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemvita.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Cemvita<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemvita.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Factory<\/a>, which uses microbes to produce fuel feedstocks, is focusing on generating cash to survive the current market conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WORTH READING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019re not doing enough to fight climate change in our part of the world:<\/strong> The Middle East needs to implement more climate resilient solutions \u2014 including expanding renewables, improving water use efficiency, and optimizing agricultural practices \u2014 to avoid the \u201cshattering effects\u201d of climate change, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1663.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report (pdf)<\/a> by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abhafoundation.org\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Attiyah Foundation<\/a>. The report outlines how the region is especially vulnerable to climate change due to its arid climate and temperature increases higher than the global average. In turn, crop yields are expected to reduce up to 30% by mid century. Decentralized renewable energy systems are highlighted as a promising means of increasing resilience to extreme weather, along with desalination and wastewater treatment to address water insecurity. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Read more about climate resilience measures MENA can take in our <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/a6805fdb-c8d6-487e-8e4f-95fd155af362\/%253cmark%253eclimate%253c%2Fmark%253e-resilient%253cmark%253e-infrastructure%253c%2Fmark%253e-is-a-necessary-adaptation-method-for-mena\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">detailed report<\/a><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DANGER ZONE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>US data center water consumption skyrockets as AI use increases: <\/strong>The US\u2019 \u201cdata centre valley\u201d in Virginia \u2014 the world\u2019s largest concentration of data centers \u2014 has had its water consumption increase by almost 66% since 2019, reaching 7 bn liters, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/1d468bd2-6712-4cdd-ac71-21e0ace2d048\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>. Data centers\u2019 rapidly increasing demand for water \u2014 which is getting more scarce globally as a result of climate change-induced droughts \u2014 is predicted to continue as Big Tech invests USD bns into data centers looking to integrate power and water-intensive AI tech.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s the water being used for? <\/strong>Data centers use water to cool down computing equipment and for fuel and power generation. Google\u2019s water consumption for example rose 14% in 2023 which it primarily attributed to \u201cwater cooling needs at our data centers,\u201d while Amazon recently had a permit approved for the transfer of 1.4 bn gallons of water.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Water-stressed areas aren\u2019t off limits: <\/strong>Several computing centers are located in water stressed areas like Virginia. 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The project was commissioned by renewables equipment manufacturing firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheidasolar.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sheida Solar<\/a> in Sohar Industrial City, with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1687.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">total investment of OMR 1.5 mn<\/a>. The production line will produce 450 W, 550 W, and 590 W panels using its TopCon technology. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not Ecoprogetti\u2019s first project in the region: <\/strong>Ecoprogetti inaugurated Africa\u2019s largest and most modern PV module factory in Almaden, Morocco in 2018, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ecoprogetti.com\/ecoprogetti-installs-a-250mw-production-line-in-morocco\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. The factory produces 250 MW per year of double glass and bifacial automatic modules. The firm also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.industrialtechmag.com\/2018\/11\/20\/ecoprogetti-3otar-markelbecomesvery-attractivefor-the-gcc\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">supplied various PV module turnkey lines<\/a> in the GCC with the capacity to produce 20-30 MW of modules per year, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/easyengineering.eu\/interview-with-ecoprogetti\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">exports equipment to the Mena region<\/a> where demand for solar panels is increasing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(** <strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Oman wants to become a hub for solar panel production: <\/strong>Muscat-based renewables player Bakarat Investment partnered with Chinese solar PV firm Q-Sun Solar last month to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/8c00e7fd-61f9-484f-a564-2768bf0fb21e\/china%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-q-sun%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-produce-10-gw-of-pv-modules-and-cells-in-oman\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">develop a 10 GW solar cell and module production plant<\/a> at Sohar Freezone. Australia\u2019s renewable energy developer United Solar Group also began construction on a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/90c2c89c-ce03-4868-95cc-19071a2e4729\/oman-breaks-ground-on-a-usd-1.3-bn-polysilicon-factory\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 1.3 bn polysilicon production facility<\/a> \u2014 a key material in solar panel manufacturing \u2014 in Oman\u2019s Sohar Port and Freezone in March. Chinese solar panel manufacturer Hainan Drinda is also establishing a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/72d33bae-9f1a-4c3d-a4f2-f8b7def5cd9c\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 700 mn high-efficiency photovoltaic cell facility<\/a> with an annual production capacity of 10 GW. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s Ecoprogetti? <\/strong>The company says it specializes in the design and production of photovoltaic manufacturing equipment, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ecoprogetti.com\/home\/about-us\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. Ecoprogetti provides a range of machinery and turnkey products for solar panel production, with a specific focus on automation, efficiency, and quality in the solar manufacturing process. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.evmetalsgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EV Metals Group (EVM)<\/a> has lined up investment from US mining and mineral private equity firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/resourcecapitalfunds.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Capital Funds<\/a> for EVM Arabia\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evmetalsgroup.com\/lithium-chemicals-plant\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">lithium chemicals plant<\/a> in Saudi Arabia\u2019s Yanbu Industrial City, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evmetalsgroup.com\/newsroom\/evm-rcf-sign-strategic-partnership-agreement\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s the status on the ground: <\/strong>EVM is ready to start construction of the first two processing trains, which it says will have an annual production capacity of 50k tons of high-purity lithium hydroxide monohydrate. Output will be sold to the clients in Europe and the Middle East, it says.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(** <strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND- <\/strong>EVM <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/a69daafb-07aa-43da-b752-d3e2c36a4cde\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed an agreement<\/a> with Finnish industrial machinery company Metso to establish the plant in January using Metso\u2019s leaching technology. The battery chemicals company also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/c36e751b-92e4-4bd7-9d5d-526732ac88a6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agreed<\/a> with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu last year to establish a facility to produce key chemicals for EV batteries and renewable energy storage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>EVM has other projects in Saudi:<\/strong> EVM\u2019s subsidiary Riwaq Al Mawarid for Mining signed a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/2fee1e62-67d5-4dba-af7d-cc390f564da5\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">binding earn-in joint venture<\/a> agreement with UK exploration company Power Metals Resources to expand EVM's exploration activities in the Arabian Shield in March. EV Metals Group is based in Australia but has offices in the Kingdom and the UK, according to their website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- Saudi has been working on strengthening its critical minerals supply chain: <\/strong>The kingdom signed an agreement with the UK in May to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/f0607b41-60c3-48f6-97a9-04af35aa6df2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">strengthen the global supply<\/a> of critical minerals and prioritize the sustainable production of critical minerals essential to EV, wind turbine, and solar panel manufacturing. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/critical-minerals\/\">critical minerals<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/minerals\/\">minerals<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"86175\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"86175\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">SOLAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/08\/20\/kuwaits-al-dibdibah-al-shagaya-solar-plant-has-a-list-of-qualified-bidders\/\">\r\n                            Kuwait\u2019s Al Dibdibah + Al Shagaya solar plant has a list of qualified bidders                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/08\/20\/kuwaits-al-dibdibah-al-shagaya-solar-plant-has-a-list-of-qualified-bidders\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The successful bidder will be responsible for the construction, financing, and operations of the project under a 30-year power purchase agreement with Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(** <strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Five consortiums put their name in the hat:<\/strong> A consortium made up of KSA\u2019s Acwa Power and Kuwait\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aepcenergy.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alternative Energy Projects Company<\/a> were shortlisted for the project, as well as UAE\u2019s Masdar with Kuwait\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.falghanimgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Fouad Alghanim & Sons<\/a>, France\u2019s EDF Renewables with Kuwait\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alsagar.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Sagar<\/a>, China\u2019s Jinko Power with Japan\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jera.co.jp\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Jera<\/a>, and France\u2019s Total Energies Renewables with Vietnam\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/trungnamgroup.com.vn\/en-US\/Default.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trungnam Group<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This has been in the works:<\/strong> KAPP <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/e7f7f54f-21df-43aa-8407-a8fe702c30d6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">invited developers<\/a> to submit their bids for the project last January. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Advisors: <\/strong>Ernst & Young are acting as KAPP\u2019s lead and financial advisor on the solar tender. 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The program will focus on evaluating native vegetation cover within and beyond protected areas, measuring changes in plant diversity and distribution linked to human activities and climate change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the program: <\/strong>The six-month research project \u2014 which will cover an area of 11k hectares \u2014 is the largest field research initiative in the region. It aims to improve decision-making for protecting natural habitats by utilizing AI and drone-based data collection. The program also includes techniques like drone-dispersed seed sowing, and ongoing monitoring to assess natural regeneration. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(** <strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ELECTRIC VEHICLES-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Neom<\/strong><strong> orders electric ferries to greenify water commuting: <\/strong>KSA\u2019s Neom city has ordered eight units of Swedish electric boat and ferry company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/candela.com\/p-12-shuttle\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Candela\u2018s P-12 shuttle<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradearabia.com\/news\/TTN_425253.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TradeArabia<\/a> reports. This marks the largest order in Candela\u2019s history, with the first batch set to be delivered and integrated into the city\u2019s planned water network between 2025 and early 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the ferries:<\/strong> Launched last year, the P-12 \u2014 the world\u2019s first electric <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/boating-yachting\/what-are-hydrofoil-boats\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">hydrofoil<\/a> ship \u2014 will debut in Stockholm\u2019s public transport later this year, TradeArabia writes. It offers zero-emission, energy-efficient water transport with advantages over traditional ferries, including faster speeds and more frequent departures. It uses 80% less energy and emits 97.5% less CO2 than traditional diesel vessels of the same size. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Neom will offer EVs on sea and in the air: <\/strong>Neom and German flying taxi maker Volocopter <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/542ff19b-5441-4350-89b8-ea41e1ae2cbd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">successfully tested<\/a> the kingdom\u2019s first electric air taxi last year to be used as part of the Saudi mega city\u2019s smart and sustainable multimodal mobility system, which will be fully powered by renewables. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">GREEN FINANCE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>NBD to work with BeZero Carbon on due diligence projects: <\/strong>UAE lender Emirates NBD will work with UK-based carbon rating agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bezerocarbon.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BeZero Carbon<\/a> to conduct due diligence on projects for clients looking to offset their emissions, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/bezero-carbon_were-thrilled-to-announce-our-partnership-activity-7231224000788467712-uMcF?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The bank will collect the science-based risk assessments of global carbon projects \u2014 including voluntary carbon credits markets \u2014 to provide a better picture to clients seeking to invest in green projects. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">GREEN POLICY- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Iran + FAO + GCF partner on climate resilience: <\/strong>Iran\u2019s Department of Environment will collaborate with the UN\u2019s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to help the country increase its climate financing potential, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/news\/502645\/Iran-partner-with-FAO-Green-Climate-Fund-to-strengthen-climate\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tehran Times<\/a>. GCF, along with other climate finance organizations, will support the development of a climate investment framework, to develop climate projects which will align with GCF standards and help the country improve its climate resilience. Iran will also get access to the FAO\u2019s National Climate Change Knowledge Hub. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MISCELLANY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other stories <\/strong>worth knowing about on this fine late-summer morning:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New solar plant inaugurated in Dubai Investments Park: <\/strong>Dubai Investment Real Estate and UAE Owners Association Al Mujama launched a 1.2 MW solar power plant in the Ritaj residential community located in Dubai Investments Park. More than 2k roof solar panels have been installed, producing 1.9 mn GWh of green energy, equivalent to reducing emissions by 756k kg per year. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/dubai-investment-real-estate-and-al-mujama-unveil-12mw-solar-power-plant-in-ritaj-dubai-investments-park-m4zmywpj\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Press Release<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ma\u2019aden and Zeeco to launch ultra-low NOx burner: <\/strong>Saudi mining company Ma\u2019aden has partnered with American combustion company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zeeco.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zeeco<\/a> to develop the Middle East and Asia's first \u201cultra-low NOx burner replacement project.\u201d The initiative aims to reduce NOx emissions from Ma\u2019aden\u2019s boilers by 77%. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7230884862625255424\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Dubai-based e-mobility startup raises USD 15 mn: <\/strong>Dubai-based startup E Daddy has secured a USD 15 mn investment to advance its efforts in electrifying transportation in the UAE. The company plans to launch a zero-emission electric motorcycle in 1Q 2025, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions. 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Among these is the first phase of the Jiangsu Xuwei project, developed by a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Power with a designed capacity of 2.86 GW. The project is currently in the preparation stage. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(** <strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>China is bullish on nuclear power: <\/strong>The Chinese State Council approved <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/e85fec32-808a-47f1-8a3a-0464aa9bcaf9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">six new nuclear<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/e85fec32-808a-47f1-8a3a-0464aa9bcaf9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reactors<\/a> worth USD 17 bn last year. China\u2019s nuclear generation portfolio is expected to continue expanding, on the back of Beijing approving 10 reactors in 2022. UAE state-owned Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/2faa074c-f63e-45df-a0c1-fe14af7afa36\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed three MoUs<\/a> with Chinese organizations as part of its target to source 6% of its energy needs from nuclear power by 2050. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/china\/\">China<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/nuclear-energy\/\">Nuclear Energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"86181\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"86181\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">CLIMATE IN THE NEWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/08\/20\/critics-scrutinize-catastrophe-bonds-for-unfairly-benefitting-investors\/\">\r\n                            Critics scrutinize catastrophe bonds for unfairly benefitting investors                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/08\/20\/critics-scrutinize-catastrophe-bonds-for-unfairly-benefitting-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The concern about the fairness of these bonds\u2019 terms comes after Jamaica\u2019s cat bond was not paid out despite <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/478d82a4-af04-4c7b-a055-4944618300fc\/today:-veolia-offloads-entire-stake-in-lydec-%2B-lots-of-financing-updates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurricane Beryl\u2019s recent devastating impacts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(** <strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- What are cat bonds? <\/strong>Cat bonds are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ad309efd-393e-4bba-afd1-12d7d5fa8e56\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">high-yield debt instruments<\/a> designed to help ins. companies raise money in the event of a natural disaster. They are also frequently used to mitigate the effects of climate change \u2014 which can exacerbate and increase the frequency of some natural disasters \u2014 by transferring a specified set of risks from a sponsor, typically an ins. company to investors. The USD 47 bn catastrophe bond market was at the heart of the highest-returning hedge fund strategy last year with a 20% value increase.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The basis for scrutiny:<\/strong> The Jamaican government\u2019s USD 150 mn cat bond \u2014 arranged by the World Bank \u2014 narrowly missed the payout threshold due to specific air pressure parameters, Bloomberg adds. This outcome has sparked debate among Caribbean leaders, who are calling for a review of the triggers that determine payouts. Critics argue that the rigid terms protect investors but expose vulnerable nations to catastrophic risks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The outlook: <\/strong>The market for catastrophe bonds continues to grow, driven by factors such as climate change and population density. While investors are attracted to the high returns and the chance to diversify their portfolios, the World Bank warns that allowing cat bonds to be paid out more easily would increase their cost. Some countries are reconsidering their use of catastrophe bonds, such as the Philippines who chose not to renew its cat bond in favour of an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/i\/indemnity_insurance.asp#:~:text=The%20term%20indemnity%20insurance%20refers,paid%20by%20the%20insured%20parties.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">indemnity insurance program<\/a>. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate-in-the-news\/\">CLIMATE IN THE NEWS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/green-finance\/\">green finance<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                 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(Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgee.org\/\" style=\"\">International Conference on Clean and Green Energy Engineering<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Izmir, Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 August (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrumconferences.com\/2024\/isnre\" style=\"\">International Summit on Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Valencia, Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-18 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldutilitiescongress.com\/\" style=\"\">World Utilities Congress<\/a><\/span><span>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-19 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evautoshowonline.com\/\" style=\"\">EV Auto Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-25 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/powerelecbahrain.com\/\" style=\"\">Powerlec Bahrain 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Manama, Bahrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-26 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/steel.apexevents.cn\/\" style=\"\">Green Steel Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wetex.ae\" style=\"\">Water, Energy and Environment Technology Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 October 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Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-17 October (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cairowaterweek.eg\/cww2024\/#:~:text=The%20upcoming%20seventh%20edition%2C%20Cairo,Climate%3A%20Building%20Resilient%20Communities.%E2%80%9D\" style=\"\">Cairo Water Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-17 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evautoshowonline.com\/\" style=\"\">EV Auto Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-16 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/solar-show-ksa\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Solar & Storage Live KSA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">NOVEMBER 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-8 November (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wuf.unhabitat.org\/\" style=\"\">World Urban Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-8 November (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aecweek.com\/\" style=\"\">African<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aecweek.com\/\" style=\"\">Energy Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cape Town, South Africa. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-7 November (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsiasolar.com\/refa-renewable-energy-forum-africa-2023\/\" style=\"\">Renewable Energy Forum Africa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tunis, Tunisia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-7 November (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/africa-press-releases\/southern-african-german-chamber-of-commerce-partners-with-critical-mineral-africa-cma-for-2024-summit-ccdt5jdr\" style=\"\">Critical Mineral Africa Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cape Town, South Africa. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-22 November (Monday-Friday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/cop29\" style=\"\">United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP29)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Baku, Azerbaijan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-14 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-19 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g20.org\/en\/about-the-g20\/summit-rio-2024\" style=\"\">G20 Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-22 November (Tuesday-Friday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.was.org\/meeting\/code\/AFRAQ24\" style=\"\">Aquaculture Africa 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hammamet, Tunisia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26- 27 November: (Tuesday - Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b4243wl-abu-dhabi-host-world-food-security-summit-for\" style=\"\">World Food Security Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudi-electricityexpo.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Future Power Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.egypt-energy.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Egypt Energy Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-28 November (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rakenergysummit.rak.ae\/\" style=\"\">RAK Energy Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-13 December (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unccd.int\/news-stories\/notifications\/sixteenth-session-unccd-conference-parties-cop-16-riyadh\" style=\"\">Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/msgbcoilgasandpower.com\/event\/msgbc-oil-gas-power-2024\/\" style=\"\">MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dakar, Senegal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JANUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 January (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrenuk.co.uk\/\" style=\"\">World Renewable Energy Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Manama, Bahrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfutureenergysummit.com\/\" style=\"\">World Energy Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainmideast.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainability Forum Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">FEBRUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-25 February (Sunday- Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gweccc.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Water Energy and Climate Change Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Manama, Bahrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mena.gh2events.com\/\" style=\"\">Connecting Hydrogen MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-27 February (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/environment-authority-to-hold-inaugural-oman-climate-week-february-24-27-2025-uwf3f8c6\" style=\"\">Oman Climate Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Muscat, Oman. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">2024 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>End-2024: Emirati <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ar.ae\" style=\"\">Masdar<\/a><\/span><span>\u2019s 500 MW wind farm in Uzbekistan to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/09\/01\/central-asias-largest-wind-farm-brought-to-you-by-masdar-79878\/\" style=\"\">begin commercial operations<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarenergy.qa\/en\/Pages\/Home.aspx\" style=\"\">QatarEnergy<\/a><\/span><span>\u2019s industrial cities solar power project <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/08\/30\/could-fdi-help-egypts-solar-industry-traverse-the-fx-crisis-79599\/\" style=\"\">will start electricity<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> production. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>November: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almamlakatv.com\/news\/142146-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B5%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B1-20-%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%81-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9\" style=\"\">Arab Forum for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Amman, Jordan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2025 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iucn.org\/our-union\/iucn-world-conservation-congress\" style=\"\">International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>UAE to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/09\/01\/uae-may-be-getting-more-evs-79880\/\" style=\"\">have over 1k<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> EV charging stations installed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/expo-sharjah-signs-partnership-agreement-to-launch-the-middle-east-electric-vehicle-show-2025-htkk34ud\" style=\"\">Middle East Electric Vehicle Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Sharjah, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-29 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2002883\" style=\"\">World Energy Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uitpsummit.org\/\" style=\"\">UITP Global Public Transport Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/news\/press-release\/2023\/04\/19\/imf-and-the-world-bank-group-to-hold-2026-annual-meetings-in-bangkok-thailand\" style=\"\">Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bangkok, Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q 2026: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarenergy.qa\/en\/Pages\/Home.aspx\" style=\"\">QatarEnergy<\/a><\/span><span>\u2019s USD 1 bn blue ammonia plant <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/09\/01\/qatar-to-build-usd-1-bn-blue-ammonia-plant-79877\/\" style=\"\">to be completed<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>End-2026: HSBC Bahrain to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/09\/01\/will-we-soon-see-a-carbon-offset-tax-in-egypt-79885\/\" style=\"\">eliminate single-use<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> PVC plastic cards. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2027<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>MENA\u2019s district cooling market is <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/08\/30\/goodbye-single-ac-units-mena-wont-be-needing-your-services-anymore-79605\/\" style=\"\">expected to reach<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> USD 15 bn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">World Water Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2030 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>UAE\u2019s Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) wants to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/08\/29\/today-welcome-to-enterprise-climate-the-essential-daily-covering-climate-change-in-the-middle-east-and-africa-business-finance-investment-79432\/\" style=\"\">provide AED 35 bn<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in green financing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>UAE <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/08\/29\/enterprise-climate-sits-down-with-mariam-almheiri-the-uaes-climate-change-and-environment-minister-79434\/\" style=\"\">targets 14 GW<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in clean energy capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Tunisia <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/09\/07\/project-update-tunisia-speaks-to-afdb-ifc-for-solar-plant-financing-80546\/\" style=\"\">targets 30%<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of renewables in its energy mix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Qatar wants to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/08\/30\/today-cloud-wars-afreximbank-gets-love-from-nexi-also-indias-reliance-wants-to-build-20-gw-of-renewables-79598\/\" style=\"\">generate USD 17 bn<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> from its circular economy, creating 9k-19k jobs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Morocco\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xlinks.co\/morocco-uk-power-project\/\" style=\"\">Xlinks<\/a><\/span><span> solar and wind energy project to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/08\/31\/moroccos-usd-18-bn-renewables-export-hub-79733\/\" style=\"\">generate 10.5 GW<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2035 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Qatar to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/09\/01\/qatar-to-build-usd-1-bn-blue-ammonia-plant-79877\/\" style=\"\">capture up to 11 mn tons<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of CO2 annually. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2045 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Qatar\u2019s Public Works Authority\u2019s (Ashghal) USD 1.5 bn sewage treatment facility to reach 600k cm\/d capacity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2050<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Presidencedugouvernementtunisien\/posts\/pfbid02urYKuUDF91i7dtVRR3yrSFzM4p5aG1JUormqfgnbjuUMTSGzmL2DrY8Z7wyfA7vBl?locale=ar_AR\" style=\"\">Tunisia\u2019s carbon neutrality target<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2060 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Nigeria aims to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/08\/29\/today-welcome-to-enterprise-climate-the-essential-daily-covering-climate-change-in-the-middle-east-and-africa-business-finance-investment-79432\/\" style=\"\">achieve its net-zero<\/a><\/span><span> emissions target.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clean fuel shakeup? | EVM lines up private equity money for Yanbu lithium plant | Kuwait shortlists international bidders for solar 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