Solar energy
The Maaden Bauxite and Alumina Company (MBAC) has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Power Solutions, to develop a solar power project for the Al Baitha Bauxite Mine. This agreement supports Saudi Arabia's energy transition and contributes to
Solar energy
The Solar Energy Industries Association, the Alliance for the Climate Transition, and the Coalition for Community Solar Access have applauded the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' (DOER) release of final SMART 3.0 regulations, a move that aims to support the growth of renewable energy in the state. The
Solar energy
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has released final regulations for the SMART 3.0 program, which aims to promote the growth of solar and storage in the state. The regulations, praised by various industry groups, are seen as a crucial step in addressing the state's growing
Solar energy
The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has announced that Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics (FMC) is now powered by a renewable energy microgrid system. The system, which began operating on August 22, 2025, generates two megawatts of clean solar energy and includes a battery storage system. This innovative solution
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Iran's energy sector has achieved a significant milestone, generating an unprecedented 800 MW of instantaneous output from solar power plants across 24 sites in several provinces. This remarkable achievement comes on the heels of a 71% surge in solar electricity generation in the first four months of the
Solar energy
Berde Renewables has partnered with KCC Malls and Biotech Farms to supply clean energy to several facilities in South Cotabato, Philippines. The agreement spans 8.4 megawatts-peak (MWp) and involves the installation of solar power systems at KCC Mall Gensan, KCC Mall Marbel, KCC Mall Zamboanga, and Biotech Farms'
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Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly hailed the agreement with China as a cornerstone of Egypt's long-term energy security and industrial diversification plan. The project, titled 'Atom Solar Egypt', will be a 2-gigawatt solar facility with an energy storage system, creating 841 direct jobs and
Solar energy
The government of Pakistan has initiated a crucial move to improve the efficiency of the Gwadar Port by shifting it to solar energy. Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that a dedicated sub-committee has been formed to implement an "efficient solar panel utilisation plan" to boost
Solar energy
Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi unveiled a plan to alleviate the country's electricity shortages by ramping up solar power generation and improving energy efficiency, citing the need for urgent action to address water management issues as well. Iran's electricity production has grown significantly over
Solar energy
Royal Mail has introduced a groundbreaking design change to its iconic red postboxes, incorporating solar power and parcel scanners. The 175-year-old design has been revamped with the aim of making it more efficient and convenient for customers. The new postbox design, dubbed the "postbox of the future," has
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The Pakistan Railways has achieved a significant milestone in its solarization program, completing the conversion of 37 railway stations to solar power. This initiative is expected to reduce the railway system's reliance on conventional power and result in substantial savings on electricity expenses. Out of the 37 solarized
Solar energy
A 53-megawatt solar power plant was inaugurated in southeastern Yemen's Shabwa Governorate, providing clean and stable electricity to over 330,000 rural residential houses. The facility is part of the UAE-backed renewable energy initiatives aimed at alleviating the country's electricity crisis and promoting sustainable development. The
