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Syrian solar: From luxury to lifeline Regime change has reshaped Syria since the collapse of the Assad government in December 2024, but the country’s grid remains fragile. Daily electricity supply, even in the capital Damascus, still averages around one hour on, five hours off. It’s a pattern that has turned solar power into a necessity, writes Tristan Rayner.
Tristan Rayner
Dec 05, 2025
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Saudi Arabia adds around 7.8 GW of solar in 2025 Saudi Arabia had a record year for solar deployment last year, taking cumulative capacity past 12.4 GW. GlobalData is forecasting annual deployments to increase in the coming years but notes that they remain behind the pace required to meet the country’s target of 130 GW of renewables by 2030, instead nearing the goal by 2035.
Patrick Jowett
Mar 25, 2026
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Powering flexibility Once limited to pilot-scale demonstrations, battery storage is emerging as a core feature of national power strategies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Governments that once regarded batteries as experimental add-ons to solar projects are now offering gigawatt-hour capacities and incorporating storage into long-term planning.
pv magazine
Dec 05, 2025
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JA Solar Secures 1.2 GW Module Supply Deal for Samarkand 1 and 2 PV Projects in Uzbekistan JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, signed a module supply agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the EPC contractor for the Samarkand 1 and 2 Solar PV Power Plants in Uzbekistan.
Emiliano Bellini
Jan 09, 2026
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Bahrain reveals qualified bidders for 100 MW BAJ Solar IPP project The Bilaj Al Jazayer Independent Power Project will be developed under a public-private partnership on a build-own-operate basis.
Emiliano Bellini
Mar 13, 2026
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Saudi company to build 760 MW of solar, 1,077 MWh of BESS in Syria Syria’s state-owned electric utility has signed three agreements with Saudi’s Al-Harfi Construction company to develop 760 MW of solar and 1,077 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS) capacity.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 07, 2026
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SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference 2026 The third edition of the SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference, co-organized by pv magazine and Solarabic.
pv magazine
30 Sep 2026 9:00 am
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Cornex secures 11.5 GWh of battery orders from Saudi Arabia, Egypt The Chinese manufacturer will supply 5.5 GWh of energy storage products to Saudi Arabia and another 6 GWh to Egypt, as it works to expand its global footprint.
Marija Maisch
Feb 04, 2026
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Saudi Arabia awards $1.16 billion for 8 GWh of battery storage The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has finalized four 15-year storage service agreements with two consortiums led by ACWA Power and Engie. The 2 GW/8 GWh portfolio marks the first phase of the Kingdom’s massive battery storage procurement program.
Tristan Rayner
Aug 25, 2026
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Dubai refinances 950 MW Noor Energy 1 CSP-PV plant at $2.7 billion The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has refinanced the 950 MW Noor Energy 1 concentrated solar power (CSP) and PV plant with $2.7 billion in new debt, without disclosing lenders or terms.
Brian Publicover
Sep 28, 2026
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