New solar PV capacity grew by 50 per cent in 2016, with China accounting for almost half of the global expansion, according to the International Energy Agency?s (IEA) latest renewable market analysis and forecast Renewables 2017
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HVAC spend on construction projects to hit US$1.5bn in Dubai

The buildings segment has the highest value of construction projects with HVAC applications, constituting nearly 70 per cent of all construction projects with HVAC applications in Dubai. (Image source: Big 5 Dubai)
The total estimated HVAC spend on construction projects in Dubai is approximately US$1.5bn and is growing in line with the values of contracts awarded in the urban construction sector, according to The Big 5 2017?s research partner BNC Network
GE to manufacture largest generator transformer for Turkey
GE has announced that it will manufacture Turkeys largest generator transformer for TERNA SA at its Power Transformers factory in Gebze
Caterpillar offers Cat Connect Service for genset owners

Cat Connect combines equipment, technology and services to improve productivity, control costs and reduce risk, as well as positively impact safety and sustainability. (Image source: Caterpillar)
Caterpillar has launched a new Cat Connect Service offering for genset customers
ICD and Alfa Solar sign PPA for 50MW solar PV project in Egypt

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector and Alfa Solar Co. to part-fund the development, construction and operation of a 50 megawatts solar PV project in Egypt. (Image source: ICD/Alfanar)
Alfa Solar has executed a power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. (EETC) in May 2017 and is working with ICD and EBRD to achieve financial close by October 2017