Egyptian solar energy solutions provider REC and Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding subsidiary O Capital have announced a new venture to provide turnkey solar solutions in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa
Energy
FEWA launches substation to boost power supply
UAE?s Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) has inaugurated a substation in Umm al-Quwain for US$35.3mn
Siemens wins US$519mn substation contract in Qatar
Siemens has won a contract worth US$519mn for substations from state-owned utility Qatar General Water & Electricity Corporation (Kahramaa) to expand Qatar?s power distribution network
IFC boosts North Africa?s renewable energy sector
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has increased its investments in large-scale infrastructure projects in North Africa and across the rest of the Middle East
Egypt invites bids for solar and wind power projects
Egypt has invited bids for the development of 500 MW of renewable energy projects including one solar photovoltaic (PV), one concentrating solar power (CSP) and one wind power project in the West Nile Area