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UAE launches world’s first 24/7 gigascale energy storage project

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The UAE has launched the world’s first large-scale, round-the-clock gigascale energy storage project in Abu Dhabi, combining a 5.2GW solar power plant with a 19GWh battery energy storage system (BESS).  The initiative enables the UAE to dispatch renewable energy 24/7, addressing intermittency challenges that have hindered renewable energy deployment globally. The project will deliver 1GW of baseload power daily from renewable sources and is a major step in the UAE’s energy transformation.  Sultan Al Jaber,…

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Masdar inaugurates 500MW Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan

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Masdar, an Abu Dhabi-based future energy company, has inaugurated the 500MW Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan, marking the largest wind facility in Central Asia.  The project was officially opened by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, underscoring the country’s dedication to expanding its clean energy capacity and its partnership with the UAE in advancing renewable energy. Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi emphasized Uzbekistan’s role as a key hub for renewable energy, leveraging its historical legacy and…

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Rajasthan and UAE sign MoU for Rs 3 trillion investment in 60 GW RE projects

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The Rajasthan government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an investment of Rs 3 trillion to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 60 GW in solar, wind, and hybrid energy across western Rajasthan.  The UAE will appoint a qualified developer to manage project governance and administration, ensuring efficient and swift implementation.