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Eaton's system optimises renewable energy use from sources like photovoltaic panels. (Image source: Eaton)

Intelligent power management company Eaton has launched its latest energy storage solution, xStorage Hybrid, aimed at simplifying the energy transition for residential and light commercial buildings.

xStorage Hybrid includes a range of single and multi-phase battery systems that can be integrated with Eaton’s pre-wired distribution boards and power protection boxes.

This system optimises renewable energy use from sources like photovoltaic panels while balancing grid energy consumption, enhancing energy availability, lowering CO2 emissions, and reducing energy bills.

It also provides a reliable backup power source for buildings.

Made for convenience

For installers, xStorage Hybrid offers a variety of options to customise the system according to customer needs. Additionally, firmware updates and battery management can be managed remotely, providing added convenience.

For building owners, xStorage Hybrid is suitable for both new-build and retrofit projects, aiding in compliance with regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption. In the European Union, this includes forthcoming regulations based on the newly approved Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

The integration of xStorage Hybrid with power management controls and pre-wired distribution boards supports Eaton’s Buildings as a grid approach, transforming buildings into energy hubs ready for future energy demands, including electric vehicle charging.

This is a key part of Eaton’s 'Everything as a Grid strategy', which focuses on creating flexible energy systems to accelerate decarbonisation, enhance resilience, reduce energy costs, and generate new revenue streams.

In the Middle East, Mosdorfer has completed more than 300 reference projects. (Image source: Mosdorfer)

Mosdorfer highlights its 75 years of pioneering energy transmission solutions, and looks towards its future in the Middle East:

For 75 years, the Austrian company Mosdorfer has been a pioneer in sustainable solutions for power transmission and distribution. In 1949, Mosdorfer supplied the first fittings for the 220 kV overhead transmission line between Kaprun and Ernsthofen in Austria. Since then, Mosdorfer has been synonymous with innovation and reliability in overhead line fittings and has been involved in major milestones around the world.

In the Middle East, Mosdorfer has completed more than 300 reference projects. Over the last 46 years, we have supplied customers in the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia with fittings from 33 to 400 kV for all types of insulators and conductors. Approximately 1 million spacer dampers of various types have been installed in the GCC countries.

Durable fittings

With extensive experience in mechanical and electrical design, we have developed fittings and damping systems for the highest voltage levels, ensuring safe power transmission over long distances. Our products are designed to withstand harsh environments, including highly polluted areas, due to advanced materials and coatings.

The Middle East is a rapidly developing market for electrical infrastructure, and we are playing a key role in this transformation. Our products support High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology for superior efficiency and reduced right of way requirements, essential for long-distance interconnections and regional energy stability. Our stainless-steel fittings ensure longevity and low maintenance, with exceptional performance over a wide temperature range.

Focus on sustainable energy

As the world moves towards decarbonisation, our focus on dynamic line rating and advanced grid monitoring with our Gridpulse system ensures optimal utilisation of transmission line capacity, supporting efficient energy transmission and reducing carbon footprints. We remain committed to supporting our customers with innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the energy sector.

The TCG 3020 V20 gas genset. (Image source: MWM)

MWM has launched the 60 Hz version of the TCG 3020 V20 gas genset, broadening its product range and offering new applications for decentralised power generation in various markets.

In addition to the existing 50 Hz models, the 60 Hz TCG 3020 V20 gas gensets cater to markets in Latin America, South America, and Asia. These gensets, with an output range of 2,000 to 2,300 kWel, achieve up to 44.4% electrical efficiency with natural gas and 43.4% with biogas. The total efficiency reaches up to 87.6% for natural gas and 85% for biogas.

In the Z configuration, suitable for propane and natural gas, the TCG 3020 V20 60 Hz gas engine delivers an output of 1,880 kWel with up to 41.5% electrical efficiency for propane gas and 42.0% for natural gas. The total efficiency can reach up to 87.9%.

Versatile MWM gas gensets

Equipped with steel pistons, these gensets are suitable for a variety of applications and gas types, including natural gas, biogas, APG, propane gas, and hydrogen admixtures. The series also boasts long service intervals, with up to 80,000 operating hours until the next general overhaul, enhancing the overall profitability of the plant.

The TCG 3020 V20, available in both 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants, provides maximum flexibility and adaptability to meet diverse market needs. Featuring the digital plant control system TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management), it consolidates all critical functions, including synchronisation, alternator, network switches, and remote access, into a single system. The MWM Remote Asset Monitoring (RAM) system offers real-time monitoring, output optimization, and preventive maintenance for the TCG 3020 gas gensets.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer reviews progress of the 1,800MW 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy Park. (Image source: DEWA)

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has assessed the ongoing development of the 1,800MW 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model

The project, with an investment of approximately US$1.485bn (AED 5.5bn), aims to supply clean energy to around 540,000 homes and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by about 2.36 million tonnes each year. Spanning 20 square kilometers, this phase has recorded the lowest Levelised Cost Of Energy (LCOE) at US$1.6215 cents per kWh.

Al Tayer received updates on the 6th phase from officials of Shuaa Energy 4, a company formed by DEWA in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), with DEWA holding a 60% stake and Masdar the remaining 40%.

DEWA is advancing the 6th phase of the solar park using the latest solar photovoltaic bifacial technologies with single-axis tracking under the IPP model.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, recognised as the world’s largest single-site solar park, is set to surpass 5,000 megawatts capacity by 2030, backed by an estimated investment of approx. US$13.5bn (AED 50bn). These projects are pivotal to achieving the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, targeting a 100% clean energy share in Dubai’s total power capacity by 2050.

Presently, the solar park boasts a production capacity of 2,860MW, with an additional 1,800 MW under construction. The completion of the 1,800MW sixth phase will elevate the total production capacity to 4,660MW by 2026. By 2030, DEWA anticipates that clean energy sources will contribute approximately 27% to the generation mix.

During the review, Al Tayer was joined by Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, along with other officials from the authority.

Around US$2 trillion is set to be invested in clean technologies in 2024, according to the IEA report. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Global investment in clean energy is set to be almost double the amount going to fossil fuels in 2024, boosted by improving supply chains and lower clean technology costs, according to the IEA’s newly-released World Energy Investment 2024 Report

Total energy investment worldwide is expected to exceed US$3trillion in 2024, with around US$2 trillion set to be invested in clean technologies, according to the report. Solar PV is spearheading the transformation of the power sector, with more money is now going into solar PV than all other electricity generation technologies combined. In 2024, investment in solar PV is set to grow to US$500bn, boosted by the fall in module prices.

China is set to account for the largest share of clean energy investment in 2024, reaching an estimated US$675bn, followed by Europe and the USA, with clean energy investment of US$370bn and US$315bn respectively. The new report highlights however the low level of clean energy spending in emerging and developing economies (outside China), with the high cost of capital being a key constraint.

Grids and electricity storage have also been a significant constraint on clean energy transitions. But spending on grids is rising, largely due to new policy initiatives and funding in Europe, the USA, China and some countries in Latin America. Investments in battery storage are also on the up, but again largely concentrated in advanced economies and China.

“Clean energy investment is setting new records even in challenging economic conditions, highlighting the momentum behind the new global energy economy. For every dollar going to fossil fuels today, almost two dollars are invested in clean energy,” said IEA executive director Fatih Birol.

“More must be done to ensure that investment reaches the places where it is needed most, in particular the developing economies where access to affordable, sustainable and secure energy is severely lacking today.”

Clean energy investment on the rise in the Middle East

Clean energy investment in the Middle East is rising, but it remains dominated by the region’s traditional role as a supplier of oil and gas, the report notes. Energy investment in the Middle East is expected to reach approximately US$175bn in 2024, with fossil fuels predominating and clean energy accounting for around 15% of the total investment.

“The region’s power sector holds a distinct opportunity for increasing investment in clean energy technologies, notably for solar PV,” the report comments. “Harnessing these resources could substantially decrease reliance on both oil and gas in the power sector. Saudi Arabia, for example, is targeting 130 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, up from less than 5 GW today. Projects including the large Al Shuaibah solar plant in Saudi Arabia and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park in UAE are underway. Various countries have also announced blue and green hydrogen investments, as well as intensifying investments in critical minerals.”

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