ACWA Power secures permit to start commercial operation of first phase of Noor Energy 1
ACWA Power has secured a commercial operation certificate for the Photovoltaic Phase 1 (PVFD1) of the 217 MW first phase of the Noor Energy 1 Solar project in Dubai, UAE.
Noor Energy 1 project is part of Phase IV of DEWA Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park). The park is composed of a 950 MW hybrid capacity, divided into a 700 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant and a 250 MW solar PV capacity.
ACWA Power won the development of the 950 MW project through a competitive round after offering a winning tariff of US$0.0730 per kWh.
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November 16, 2021
DEWA invites proposal for green hydrogen project in Dubai
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited interested consulting companies to submit proposals for the development of a green hydrogen project in the city of Dubai, UAE. The proje...
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August 27, 2021
ACWA Power inaugurates first stage of 900 MW Solar project in UAE
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China Three Gorges buys Dubai-based wind, solar developer Alcazar
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August 25, 2021
Thyssenkrupp to conduct technical study for Green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Kizad
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