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Trinasolar continues to deepen its investment in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: Trinsolar)

Energy

Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, showcased its latest innovations at Solar & Storage Live KSA 2025, held from 12 to 14 October at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

The company reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 through advanced innovation, localisation, and sustainable industrial growth.

At the exhibition, Trinasolar presented a complete portfolio tailored to the Kingdom’s clean-energy ambitions, featuring the Vertex N module (NEG21C.20) with power output up to 740 watts and the Elementa 3 energy storage platform alongside TrinaTracker systems and Trinabot BUILDEX, an AI-driven robotic cleaning solution. Together, these technologies offer an integrated solar and storage solution designed to boost efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance across utility-scale and commercial-industrial projects.

Trinasolar continues to deepen its investment in Saudi Arabia through local manufacturing and technology transfer. The company has achieved the 35% localisation rate required by the Saudi government, with higher rates in select projects, supported by its TrinaTracker factory in Jeddah. Established under a land-lease agreement with MODON in the Third Industrial City, the facility has an annual production capacity of 3GW, enabling faster delivery and stronger local integration.

“Reaching the government’s required localisation rate at our projects is a significant milestone that demonstrates Trinasolar’s deep commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030,” said Todd Li, head of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) at Trinasolar. “With more than 57 gigawatts of solar and energy storage projects tendered under the National Renewable Energy Programme, the Kingdom is entering a transformative phase, and we are well positioned to contribute to this growth through our full range of advanced technologies and integrated smart-energy solutions that support the Kingdom’s evolving energy needs.”

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Built on Trinasolar’s 210mm n-type i-TOPCon technology, the Vertex N 740W module achieves up to 23.8% efficiency, reduced LCOE, and strong reliability in high-temperature environments. The Elementa 3 platform enhances energy density, safety, and operational performance with high-capacity 587Ah cells and intelligent temperature control for stability even at 55°C. The Trinabot BUILDEX robotic cleaning solution further improves O&M performance and long-term energy yield, helping developers maximise uptime and investment value.

During the exhibition, Trinasolar announced strategic collaborations to strengthen its regional presence. The company welcomed Sky Energy as its new distributor in Saudi Arabia, expanding access to its advanced solar solutions to support the Kingdom’s clean-energy goals. Additionally, Trinabot and MAN signed a cooperation agreement focused on photovoltaic installation robotics, combining expertise to accelerate intelligent installation practices across the Middle East and Africa.

With over 28 years of continuous innovation, more than 200GW of cumulative 210mm module shipments, and 12GWh of global energy storage shipments, Trinasolar remains a trusted partner in advancing the energy transition across the Middle East and Africa, empowering the region to harness solar power for a sustainable future.

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Visitors will also see the W80 AXgen axial flux motor. (Image source: WEG)

Water

Leading motor and drive manufacturer WEG will present its latest energy-efficient technologies at Global Water Expo 2025, held from 2-4 September at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

Exhibiting at stand 1B41, Hall 1, WEG will highlight solutions designed to advance sustainable water infrastructure in the Middle East.

Among the innovations on display will be the W23 Sync+ motor, a hybrid combining PM, ferrite or neodymium magnets and SynRM technologies, achieving IE5 and anticipated IE6 efficiency ratings — the highest currently available. Designed for pumps, compressors and high-load applications, the motor delivers maximum energy savings while lowering total cost of ownership and CO₂ emissions.

Visitors will also see the W80 AXgen axial flux motor, offering up to 96.9% efficiency in a lightweight, compact design, along with the CFW line of VSDs for scalable process control, the ADV200-SP solar-powered drive, and WG20/WG50 gearboxes for high torque transmission.

“Water is a critical resource in the Middle East, where growing demand and limited natural supply make efficiency and reliability essential. This means that choosing the right equipment for the job is vital,” commented Raphael Torrano, managing director at WEG Middle East.

“WEG has actively been involved in Middle East water projects, providing motors, drives and transformers for desalination and transmission operations to support the region’s national infrastructure and to advance sustainability. We’re committed to the global energy transition, supporting regional and national climate goals through technologies that improve efficiency and reduce emissions.”

Mohamed Amer, managing director of ICC MENA. (Image source: ICC)

Construction

The International Code Council (ICC) successfully took part in Urban October 2025, held alongside the Home and Building Expo at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-8 October 2025.

During the event, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) launched the National Building Requirements and Standards Guide, a unified framework consolidating safety, quality, and sustainability standards across Oman’s governorates.

Organised by MoHUP, Urban October brings together local, regional, and international experts to promote sustainable urban development and address the challenges and opportunities of urbanisation in the Sultanate.

At the event, ICC engaged with government representatives, industry leaders, and technical experts to advance discussions on implementing building codes, regulations, and sustainable construction practices that contribute to safer, more resilient communities.

The Council’s participation underscores its ongoing collaboration with Oman’s designated authorities to strengthen building safety and construction standards. Throughout 2024 and 2025, ICC conducted a series of workshops and training sessions in Muscat, supporting the Sultanate’s efforts to enhance safety, innovation, and sustainability within the construction sector.

Delivering results in lithium sorting. (Image source: TOMRA Mining)

Mining

One year after commissioning the world’s largest lithium ore sorting facility, Pilbara Minerals is reaping substantial rewards from TOMRA Mining’s advanced sensor-based sorting technology at its Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia.

The technology has helped deliver the strongest quarterly production figures of FY25, significantly lowered operating costs, and improved overall resource utilisation.

The June Quarter FY25 results underline this transformation. Pilbara Minerals reported a 77% increase in production volumes and a 10% reduction in unit operating costs (FOB) compared with the previous quarter.

These impressive gains are attributed to the ramp-up of the P1000 expansion and the seamless integration of TOMRA Mining’s high-precision sorting systems. By unlocking value from ore that was previously uneconomical to process, the operation is improving both profitability and sustainability.

Commissioned in August 2024 as part of the P680 Expansion Project, the state-of-the-art crushing and sorting plant boasts a capacity exceeding 1,000 tonnes per hour, making it the largest lithium ore sorting facility in the world. At the heart of its success is TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based technology, which enables early waste rejection during processing.

This approach not only enhances lithium recovery rates and final product quality but also reduces energy usage and minimises environmental impact.

The facility addresses one of the core challenges in lithium mining—efficiently managing spodumene ore embedded within barren host rock. It operates with 10 high-precision TOMRA sorters, each tailored to specific particle sizes: four TOMRA COM Tertiary XRT units for fine material, three TOMRA COM XRT 2.0 units for mid-sized particles, and three TOMRA PRO Primary Color sorters for coarse material.

This targeted sorting removes waste material at an early stage, which streamlines downstream processing, cuts annual energy consumption by an estimated 8–15 GWh, and ensures a consistently high-quality lithium product.

The project’s delivery was the result of years of collaboration between TOMRA Mining, Pilbara Minerals, and engineering partner DRA Global. Extensive test work at TOMRA’s Sydney Test Center confirmed the technology’s ability to maintain high lithium recovery and effective waste separation across varying ore types. The facility was completed on time and on budget, demonstrating the strength of the partnership and the operational readiness of the technology.

From a strategic perspective, the sorting facility supports Pilbara Minerals’ long-term objectives of cost optimisation and sustainable growth. It expands the Pilgangoora Operation’s production capacity while establishing the foundation for further growth through the P2000 project, for which feasibility studies are already underway.

With the P1000 expansion fully operational and the next phase of growth in motion, the Pilgangoora Operation stands as a benchmark for innovation in the lithium mining sector.

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DP World handled a record 1.3mn vehicles in Dubai in 2024. (Image source: DP World)

Logistics

DP World has marked a major milestone in sustainable shipping by welcoming the MV Höegh Sunrise, the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier, to Jebel Ali Port for the first time.

The Aurora-class vessel is the first in the automotive shipping sector designed with a zero-carbon ready framework, capable of running on future fuels such as ammonia and methanol. With a capacity to transport 9,100 cars, it reduces carbon emissions per vehicle by 58% compared to the current industry standard. On its maiden voyage from Europe, the vessel carried 1,200 cars to Dubai.

A plaque ceremony at Jebel Ali commemorated the occasion, attended by Ahmed Badri, Vice President General Cargo & RoRo at DP World GCC, and Atanu Maiti, Regional Head of Commercial Operations at Höegh Autoliners for the Middle East, Africa, India and Europe.

Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director, DP World GCC, said, “The Höegh Sunrise is a leader in sustainable shipping, and her arrival reinforces Dubai’s role as a global hub for the automotive industry. By handling the largest and most advanced car carriers, we are enabling the transition to greener supply chains while supporting more than 940 automotive companies based in Jafza.”

Andreas Enger, CEO of Höegh Autoliners, added, “The Aurora-class is designed to accelerate the transition to sustainable shipping. Partnering with leading hubs like Jebel Ali is essential to deliver on that ambition, ensuring our carbon conscious customers can move their cargo reliably while reducing their carbon footprint."

DP World handled a record 1.3mn vehicles in Dubai in 2024, representing a 53.6% year-on-year increase. To meet rising demand, it launched a new 2.6mn sq ft vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4 in August and is also developing the world’s largest auto market, spanning 20mn sq ft, further cementing Dubai’s role in global automotive trade.