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Generate Electricity From Solar Panels And Save On Electricity Bill In Dubai

DEWA releases standards for photovoltaic systems and invites manufacturers to submit applications Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has released the standards for installing photovoltaic panels to produce electricity from solar power in buildings in Dubai. The step supports the Smart Dubai...
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Water Surpasses Solar As The GCC’s Fastest Growing Renewable Technology

The Cleantech industry saw a sudden growth in confidence for water technologies in 2014, according to EY’s 4th MENA Cleantech Survey Report that was launched at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. The survey gauges the sentiment of senior industry executives on renewable energy implementation...
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First Solar To Build Jordan’s Biggest Solar Plant

US photovoltaic company First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), which plans to build one of the region’s biggest solar power plants in southern Jordan, said recent major oil price fluctuations mean it’s vital for states in the region to continue diversifying their energy sources. First Solar had announced...
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Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge Underway At World Famous Yas Marina Circuit

The Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge (ADSC), the first International Solarcar Federation (ISF) sanctioned event in the Middle East was launched at Yas Marina Circuit today. Sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and hosted by Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, the event is part of...
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Clean Tech Market Growing In Middle East And North Africa

The growing renewable energy investment opportunity in countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is garnering attention by international investors who will be at January’s World Future Energy Summit (WFES) to explore project opportunities. Through Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy...
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Abu Dhabi Police Introduces Self-Luminous Panels At Central Operations

The Abu Dhabi Police have introduced self-luminous panels at the building of the Directorate General of Central Operations, including the Operations Room. The panels store solar power and power generated by other light sources, which light up when it’s dark to help people find their way towards exits...
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World Future Energy Summit To Address Region’s Energy Needs

With a program highlighting the Middle East’s growing clean energy investment opportunities, the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) provides participants with as an unmatched platform to meet with key international players from industry, technology, finance and government to drive actionable solutions...
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Are You Ready For The Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge

The 1200km Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge (ADSC) is the first solar car competition in the UAE – and the competitive centrepiece of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Designed to boost research and development in sustainable transport, twenty of the world’s top university solar car teams are set to compete...
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THE Petroleum Institute Launches Solar Car

The Petroleum Institute (PI) today launched the solar-powered car that will represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge, January 15-19, sponsored by ADNOC and hosted by Masdar. The super-sleek, high-tech vehicle will compete against 20 international teams in a...
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Petroleum Institute Students Successfully Test Solar Car

The Petroleum Institute (PI) solar car team has successfully tested its solar car on the roads of Masdar City, ahead of its official unveiling in November. PI is flying the flag for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as one of 20 university teams from around the world competing in the Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge...
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