Abu Dhabi has taken a step towards reducing its carbon footprint by revealing a plan to install solar water heaters on villa roofs
Renewables
ACWA consortium announces launch of African solar project
A consortium led by ACWA Power International (ACWA Power) has confirmed the completion of financing and commencement of construction of the BOKPOORT concentrated solar power project in the Northern Cape Province of Johannesburg in South Africa
Adenium acquires 24MW PV park in Italy
Dubai-based Adenium Capital has acquired a 24MW solar photovoltaic (PV) park in partnership with investment firm ForVEI in southern Italy for US$52mn
Saudi Arabian funds for Pakistani hydro project
The Saudi Development Fund (SDF) has pledged US$100mn for the Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power Project in Pakistan