
Damascus: The Ministry of Energy of the Syrian Arab Republic and ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the global energy transition, and a first mover in green hydrogen, announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to study develop approximately 2.5 GW of solar and wind capacity — alongside energy storage and a proposed national technical training centre — in the Syrian Arab Republic. [pdf]

This paper focused on the evaluation of wind and solar resources, new energy site planning, total installed capacity and optimal power ratio, optimal allocation of energy storage, coordinated control technology to ensure safety and stability and economic evaluation indicators of the project, so as to extract the general process and development mode suitable for the construction and promotion of multi-energy complementary projects. [pdf]

To accelerate the green transformation of power grids, enhance the accommodation of renewable energy, reduce the operational costs of rural distribution networks, and address voltage stability issues caused by supply-demand fluctuations, this study proposes an optimization method for distributed energy storage systems in rural distribution networks integrated with renewable energy. [pdf]

Manama, Bahrain—November 2, 2025: Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, today announced its partnership with Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy developer in the Middle East and Africa, to embark on a groundbreaking sustainability initiative to develop a massive 123-Megawatt-Peak (MWp) solar project. [pdf]
The solar power plant will be located in the southern region of Bahrain, near Bilaj Al Jazayer, covering a total area of approximately 1.2 square km. The project will utilise the latest advancements in solar energy technologies to optimise output and efficiency.
A power purchase agreement is in place for a 123 MW solar project in Bahrain that will span 14 sites including the world’s largest rooftop solar installation, a 50 MW system on top of a 262,000 m2 stockyard shed.
The installation will consist of 77,000 solar panels alone, installed across a new 262,000 sqm stockyard shed for Bahrain Steel BSC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foulath. Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the project at the Gateway Gulf BH Investment Forum over the weekend.
Bahrain’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 66 MW by the end of last year, according to figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). In 2017, the country unveiled plans to bring online 255 MW of solar by the end of this year. The country’s Electricity and Water Authority kicked off a 100 MW solar tender last month.
After the establishment of the Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU) in Bahrain in 2014, a radical transition toward launching solar energy projects can clearly be observed. The SEU was established in collaboration between the national government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
None of the participants mentioned any reported barriers to installation of solar PV in Bahrain. This is likely because solar panel installation is relatively new in Bahrain and the participants were not clear on the specifics involved. Effective dissemination of information is necessary, as explained later.

The government of Uzbekistan is invited to consider incorporating the actions outlined in this roadmap so as to enhance the use of solar resources into a dedicated solar energy strategy.This roadmap primarily focuses on increasing solar generation in Uzbekistan's electricity mix, but also touches upon solar heat potential to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.The roadmap aims to help Uzbekistan formulate its strategies and plans for solar energy deployment across all levels of government. [pdf]
This Solar Energy Policy in Uzbekistan Roadmap is part of the EU4Energy programme, a five-year initiative funded by the European Union. EU4Energy’s aim is to support the development of evidence-based energy policy design and data capabilities in Eastern Partnership and Central Asian countries, of which Uzbekistan is a part.
TASHKENT, May 21, 2024 — The World Bank Group, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), and the Government of Uzbekistan have signed a financial package to fund a 250-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant with a 63-MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
Uzbekistan is rapidly transforming its energy sector with a focus on renewable energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Since 2021, the country has added 10 new renewable plants, including nine solar and one wind facility, with a total capacity exceeding 2,500 MW, alongside over 2,200 MW from hydroelectric plants.
By 2030, Uzbekistan aims to source over 40% of its electricity from renewables, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. The plan also includes advancing energy storage, with a 300 MW lithium-ion system debuting in 2024 and a goal of 4.2 GW storage capacity by 2030. The Role of Energy Storage in Renewable Energy
Uzbekistan has made a positive effort toward that end, including by setting clear targets and reforming the energy sector and has been progressing toward achieving the solar power capacity target of 4 GW by 2026 and 5 GW by 2030.
The government of Uzbekistan needs to periodically monitor its progress toward a solar energy future and to review policies and actions where appropriate. This roadmap provides a timeline through 2030 with key actions.
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