{"id":85987,"date":"2024-08-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/08\/12\/ev-solar-and-green-tech-updates-from-egypt-oman-and-the-uae\/"},"modified":"2024-08-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T00:00:00","slug":"ev-solar-and-green-tech-updates-from-egypt-oman-and-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2024\/08\/12\/ev-solar-and-green-tech-updates-from-egypt-oman-and-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"EV, solar, and green tech updates from Egypt, Oman and the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"

ELECTRIC VEHICLES-<\/p>\n

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development <\/strong>(EBRD)<\/strong> will provide EGP 500 mn to Abou Ghaly Motors to expand its London Cab fleet of EVs<\/strong>, according to a statement (pdf)<\/a>. The tranche will fund the purchase of 100 electric cabs to add to its existing fleet of 250 electric London Cabs.<\/p>\n

Remember: <\/strong>The EBRD provided a <\/span>EUR 10 mn loan<\/a> to Abou Ghaly Motors back in 2022 to fund the purchase of 250 electric vehicles for its taxi fleet. The loan was part of a drive to electrify the company\u2019s entire cab stock.<\/span><\/p>\n

SOLAR-<\/p>\n

Oman\u2019s first solar thermal <\/strong>water plant to begin operations this month:<\/strong> Omani upstream energy firm ARA Petroleum<\/a> has completed the construction of one of the world\u2019s first solar thermal powered desalination plants located at its Qarat Al Milh site in Dhofar, according to a press release<\/a>. The facility \u2014 developed in partnership with Austrian solar tech startup Heliovis \u2014 is scheduled to start commercial operations within the next few days, the statement added. <\/p>\n

About the project: <\/strong>The plant \u2014 which was first announced in May<\/a> \u2014 is expected to produce up to 140 cubic meters of drinking water daily from \u201cproduced water\u201d \u2014 a byproduct of hydrocarbon production typically full of hydrocarbons and high levels of dissolved mineral salts. Heliovis will install its forward osmosis desalination plant with a direct-osmosis zero liquid discharge unit to extract potable water from the produced water and generate clean industrial process heat.<\/p>\n

Implementing new technology: <\/strong>American water purification tech company Trevi Systems is also implementing its Forward Osmosis Technology (FOT)<\/a> in the plant, which operates without the high pressures required by reverse osmosis, according to the statement. Instead, it uses a proprietary draw solution to pull fresh water through a membrane, offering a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly way to treat oilfield water.<\/p>\n

GREEN TECH-<\/p>\n

InSky Robotics establishes solar cleaning robotics facility in Ras Al Khaimah: <\/strong>Australian tech company InSky Robotics<\/a> is launching its first GCC facility, VIM Solar Robotics, in Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s Al Hamra region, Wam<\/a> reported on Thursday. This facility will assemble and supply Voltimate robotic solar panel cleaners designed to withstand the UAE\u2019s harsh weather while requiring minimal maintenance. The GCC has been experiencing a growing demand for robotic solutions for solar panel cleaning as installed solar capacities continue to rise.<\/p>\n

About Voltimate: <\/strong>The Voltimate robot works mechanically without batteries or intricate electronics, making them more robust with a lifespan exceeding 20 years, matching that of typical solar panels. The robots are built using standardized components, which simplifies maintenance and substantially cuts down on operational costs. The product was developed in partnership with Australia\u2019s JoyMechanix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ras Al Khaimah is set to be a clean energy hub:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s Ras Al Khaimah is one of the top ranking cities for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) with 120 certified projects<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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EAD <\/strong>launches new system to track emissions: <\/strong>The Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched the Stacks Automated Monitoring System (AMS) \u2014 an e-linking system to monitor emissions<\/a> of particulate matter, moisture and other pollutants emitted from industrial stacks and ducts \u2014 across the industrial, energy, and fossil fuel sectors in Abu Dhabi, Wam<\/a> reported last week. The initiative aims to enhance air quality and public health by using artificial intelligence to predict air quality and take proactive measures when emission limits are exceeded.<\/p>\n

The details: <\/strong>The system will also enable facilities to submit data through a specialized electronic portal, integrating emissions information into a central database, Wam adds. The database \u2014 which currently links 53 stacks \u2014 will support atmospheric modelling, national inventory reporting, and the development of future policies and regulations. <\/p>\n

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n