Timken to supply solar trackers for the 2.1 GW Al Dhafra solar IPP in Abu Dhabi
Timken Company has received an order to supply solar trackers, developed by its Cone Drive subsidiary, for the 2.1 GW Al Dhafra solar photovoltaic project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Al Dhafra facility is expected to become fully operational in 2022. Once complete, its 4 million solar panels, controlled by 83,000 Cone Drive high-precision drives, will power around 160,000 homes across the UAE. The PV project will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 2.4 million metric tons per year.
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January 31, 2022
Masdar, Engie to build 200 MW green hydrogen project in Al Ruwais
Masdar and ENGIE have signed a collaboration agreement with Fertiglobe. Under the agreement, the companies will look to co-develop a globally cost-competitive green hydrogen facility in the UAE, with...
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January 27, 2022
USD700 million refinancing secured for 1.17 GW solar project in UAE
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) along with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issue USD 700m green bond to fund Abu Dhabi solar project.
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January 20, 2022
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 pro...
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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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September 09, 2021
Arctech to supply trackers for 2.1 GW solar project in UAE
Arctech had signed a 2.1GW trackers supply agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for Al Dhafra PV2 PV power plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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