The future energy challenges of Saudi Arabia
According to the Saudi Ministry of Oil, the country’s average energy consumption is twice the world average with the same economic output figures. Local consumption has multiplied in less than
noviembre 2013
Masdar and Ex-Im Bank sign an agreement framework for expanding clean technology globally
The American public bank will allocate 2 billion dollars for the export of the latest clean technology from the United States to Masdar. Under the agreement signed, the two parties
ENPARK establishes the foundations of cooperation with Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster
Members of ENPARK, the first free zone in Dubai and the Middle East dedicated to energy and sustainability, including a delegation of the Green Economy Association of Dubai, are visiting
Ernst & Young report on renewable energy in Egypt
Egypt has a renewable energy potential with promising horizons for enlargement and investment, according to a February report by Ernst & Young which places Egypt 29th in the index of
Egypt renews its commitment to green energy
On 20 May, a conference was held in Cairo to support the local green industry organized by the Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade, the German Agency of Technical Cooperation
More funding for Moroccan renewable energy
Morocco expects loans from the African Development Bank of a billion dollars a year in a period of four years. The 2012 package includes a loan of 450 million dollars
Spanish companies Acciona, Sener and TSK carry out the first phase of the Ouarzazate solar plant
On Friday 10 May, King Mohammed VI presided over the launch of the construction works of the first floor of the integrated solar power energy complex of Ouarzazate in the
Morocco “harvests” wind and solar power
Wind energy projects will proliferate shortly in Morocco despite not being as popular as solar energy projects. The largest wind farm in Africa, near the city of Tarfaya (south of
Energy crisis in the countries of the sun and oil
With a quick look at the Arab energy strategies one can deduce that the Arab world is still very far from energy saving policies or the development of renewable energy.
