December 2016

DEWA And Masdar Sign PPA For 800MW 3rd Phase Of Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Head Lines, Policy, Technology

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) have signed a power purchase agreement with Abu Dubai Future Energy Company (Masdar) for the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is a major undertaking which will become an international reference point for the renewable energy industry,” said Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar. The park was launched to diversify the energy mix so clean energy will generate 7% of Dubai’s total power output by 2020, 25% by 2030 and 75% by 2050. “Through the Solar Park, DEWA is making a significant contribution to the UAE’s vision for a green economy. The collaboration between all parties to reach this milestone has been exceptional”, added Al Ramahi.

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Nigeria: Northern Governors, GE Sign MOU For 500 MW 5 Solar Power Plants Project

Carbon, Deals & Finance, Europe/Middle East/Africa

General Electric is to build five solar power plants in Nigeria; to be located in Borno, Kebbi, Nassarawa, Niger and Taraba States which each of the plants expected to generate 100 megawatts of electricity totaling 500 megawatts across the 5 States. The electricity is meant to stimulate economic activities and social services in the affected States through boosting agricultural food processing, small scale businesses in addition to supplying electricity to schools and hospitals.

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WindEurope Calls On EU To Increase Ambition On Renewables

Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Policy

WindEurope calls on the European Parliament and EU Member states to build greater ambition on renewables toward 2030. Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope, said: “We welcome the Commission’s package on renewables and market design. But there is still a lot of work to do in the Parliament and the Council to ensure renewables investors stick with Europe after 2020. If Europe is going to deliver on its goal to be number one in renewables, the Commission’s proposals have to be further developed. Crucially Member States have to produce meaningful national plans to map out their energy transition. And that means all Member States. Today only 7 out of 28 have clear plans and policies in place for renewables beyond 2020.”

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Progress On Groundbreaking Energy Bill: Creating Jobs And Advancing Clean Energy

Americas, Efficiency, Energy, Head Lines

United States: Exelon Generation and ComEd have commended the House Energy Committee’s passage of a streamlined version of the Future Energy Jobs Bill that will maintain Illinois’ competitive electric rates, whilst preserving and creating thousands of jobs and expanding clean energy. The 10 to 1 vote from the Committee approves the measure. The legislation jumpstarts clean energy development by expanding aid and job training to low-income residents and supporting high-paying jobs. The bill has broad support from more than 200 business, labour, environmental and other groups.

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