TotalEnergies and Nextnorth have reached financial close and begun construction of a 440 MWp solar plant in Ilagan, Philippines. The project, due by 2027, will generate 13.5 TWh over 20 years.
Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of its first fully integrated solar-powered community port - Al Dhannah Community Harbour - following its modernisation and expansion, adding key facilities including a public marina with 16 berths, 99 dry-parking spaces and two boat maintenance units.
Solar has become the leading source of new electricity generation, supported by battery storage that is beginning to provide system flexibility at scale, says the latest Global Electricity Review from Ember.
Alpha Nero has completed a 450 kWp solar installation across its UAE facilities in partnership with CleanMax, expected to generate over 740,000 kWh of clean energy annually and advance its sustainability goals.
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025, while electricity use rose faster. Solar PV led supply growth for the first time, followed by natural gas, which accounted for 17 per cent mainly in power generation, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report.
Dahbashi Engineering, a leading provider of after parts for heavy machinery and energy solutions, has announced its transition to on-grid solar power at its headquarters in Dubai Industrial City, thus underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth and regional energy efficiency goals.
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced the launch of an international tender for the development of Bilaj Al Jazayer Solar IPP with a planned capacity of up to 100 MWac. The key solar farm is set for commercial operations in September next year.
Saudi-based Acwa Power, the world's largest private water desalination company and a leader in energy transition, has announced the launch of full commercial operations at its 501MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) linked to its Riverside Solar project at Tashkent in Uzbekistan.
TotalEnergies has signed two 15-year PPAs to supply 1 GW of solar power—around 28 TWh—to Google’s Texas data centres. The electricity will come from TotalEnergies’ Wichita (805 MW) and Mustang Creek (195 MW) solar sites, with construction starting in Q2 2026.
The Japanese government will tighten regulations and end financial support for large-scale solar power projects to protect the natural environment, ensure safety and preserve landscapes, government officials said.
