Empower has expanded its reverse osmosis capacity and increased recycled water usage in a bid to cut reliance on freshwater, aligning with the UAE’s broader goals for water sustainability and climate resilience. On March 22nd, which is World Water Day, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC, commonly called Empower, used the occasion to highlight how far they’ve come in reducing their dependence on freshwater for district cooling, and also to put these efforts into context with broader national water security goals. The Dubai-based utility announced that it has expanded its in-house reverse osmosis (RO) capacity and increased the amount of…

Major Chinese solar firms are transitioning from component suppliers to integrated energy partners, securing over 4.6GW of module contracts in March , a move that reshapes global supply chains and intensifies market competition. In March, a flurry of module procurement agreements highlighted how China’s biggest photovoltaic companies are shifting gears, moving from simply being component suppliers to becoming full-fledged integrated new-energy partners. This trend is reshaping global project supply chains and intensifying competition in high-value markets. According to PV Tech, firms like Jinko Solar, Tongwei, LONGi Green, and Aiko together secured over 4.6 gigawatts of module contracts during that month.…

Tesla is reportedly exploring a temporary halt to Supercharger fees across the Gulf region amid rising regional security tensions, but official confirmation is yet to come, raising questions about the logistical and regulatory challenges involved. Tesla is currently considering a temporary change to its Supercharger charging policy across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, amid rising regional security concerns linked to Iran. However, the company hasn’t made any official statement suggesting that all Supercharging in the Gulf will now be free of charge. Several industry observers have cautioned that the rumors circulating on social media seem premature and lack verification…

ADNEC Group and Emirates Water and Electricity Company collaborate to power Al Ain’s venue entirely with renewable energy, marking a significant milestone in sustainable events and industry-wide decarbonisation efforts in Abu Dhabi. ADNEC Group has expanded its clean-energy partnership with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a move that specifically aims to bring 100 percent renewable grid power to ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Honestly, this development fuels the broader push by the venue operator to decarbonize its operations quite significantly. According to ADNEC Group’s official statement, the Al Ain venue will now get all its electricity from EWEC’s renewable and…

Abu Dhabi begins commercial deployment of Level 4 autonomous taxis on Yas Island, with ambitious plans to expand across the emirate by 2026, positioning itself as a regional leader in driverless transport technology. Abu Dhabi has recently taken steps to expand the commercial reach of driverless taxi services on Yas Island, moving forward with a phased introduction that officials say is a stepping stone towards full-scale autonomous transport across the city. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), which operates under the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, announced this growth in collaboration with Apollo Go, Baidu’s autonomous mobility division, and Autogo, the…

As geopolitical tensions reshape global energy markets, Abu Dhabi combines increased hydrocarbon production with a bold push into clean energy and innovative export infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a stabilising force and future energy partner. As global energy markets face renewed geopolitical tensions, Abu Dhabi has quietly stepped into a significant role, helping to keep supplies stable. Recent moves by the emirate combine boosting hydrocarbon production with expanding its investments in clean energy, this dual approach is reshaping how policymakers and markets think about energy security during times of maritime disruptions and price swings. The strategy of the UAE hinges…

Germany and the United Arab Emirates are deepening their cooperation in green hydrogen and renewable energy, aiming to build a resilient, low-carbon energy supply chain that could accelerate global decarbonisation efforts and reshape industry dynamics. The United Arab Emirates and Germany have stepped up their cooperation in energy and climate technology, strengthening ties that cover green hydrogen, renewables deployment, and ensuring energy security. This partnership, which effectively links the UAE’s wealth of renewable resources with Germany’s industrial expertise and market needs, is often seen as a kind of model for how countries could team up to fast-track decarbonization efforts. At…

Silal’s partnership with the National Agricultural Centre in Ras Al Khaimah aims to enhance local farming, boost food resilience, and integrate advanced technology, marking a significant shift in the UAE’s agricultural landscape. Silal is expanding its footprint in Ras Al Khaimah through a partnership with the National Agricultural Centre, with the goal of boosting local farming capacity and strengthening the country’s food resilience. The programme, which officially kicks off in the Al Hamraniyah area on March 9, 2026, aims to create an integrated support system for Emirati farmers that includes technical advice, better agronomic inputs, post-harvest management, and easier access…

Masdar’s ambitious RTC project in Abu Dhabi combines a 5.2 GW solar array with 19 GWh of battery storage, aiming to deliver 24/7 clean energy and set a global precedent for dispatchable solar power. Just outside Abu Dhabi, a vast desert landscape is in the midst of transforming into one of the most ambitious experiments aimed at making solar power available around the clock. The so-called Round‑The‑Clock (RTC) project, developed by the Emirati renewable energy company Masdar, combines a 5.2 GW solar photovoltaic array with 19 GWh of battery storage supplied by Chinese firm CATL. Masdar claims that this setup…

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy introduces a ground-breaking framework enabling consumers to generate and manage their own solar power, aiming to boost renewable capacity and optimise demand during peak hours. The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has rolled out a formal framework for on-site solar power generation. They’ve introduced a Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Self-Supply Policy that offers a regulated pathway for consumers to produce and use their own electricity. As per the DoE, this initiative aims to encourage a shift towards more local, low-carbon energy use during daytime hours and to promote smarter, more flexible demand management across…