The UAE-based Masdar has signed an agreement with the Iraqi government to develop at least 2GW of renewable energy capacity across Iraq
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Saudi Arabia moves on rounds 4 and 5 of renewable energy programme

Saudi Arabia has set an ambitious target of developing 58.7GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. (Image source: Adobe stock)
Saudi Arabia?s renewable energy project development office (Repdo) is moving ahead with plans for the fourth and fifth phases of its ambitious renewable energy programme
Russia starts equipment production for Egypt's first nuclear power plant

Rostov Nuclear Power Plant has four power units with a total capacity of 4,071MW. (Image source: Adobe stock)
A high-ranking delegation led by Dr Mohamed Shaker, minister of electricity and renewable energy of Egypt has paid a visit to one of Russia?s largest machine-building enterprises, JSC TYAZHMASH, which is based in the city of Syzran in the Samara region
Lekela announces synchronization of first 20 turbines at West Bakr wind farm
Located 30 kilometres north-west of Ras Ghareb, West Bakr Wind is due to become fully operational by the end of 2021. (Image source: Lekela)
Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, has announced that the first 20 turbines at West Bakr Wind farm have been successfully synchronised, with the wind farm now providing power to the grid
Danfoss completes acquisition of Eaton?s hydraulics business
Danfoss has finalised its US$3.3bn acquisition of Eaton?s hydraulics business, following confirmation of all necessary regulatory approvals and closing conditions