The floating receiver acts like a sponge, constantly soaking up water and evaporating it, producing a continuous stream of steam. (Image source: Masdar)

The UAE?s Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a low-cost solar device that can convert sunlight to steam

Over 2,000 solar cells covering a surface area of around 1,600 sq m have been installed in the parking area of the company. (Image source: SADAFCO)

Saudia dairy and foodstuff company (SADAFCO) has commenced operations of its solar power project, utilising a photovoltaic (PV)-diesel hybrid system that can deliver up to 40 per cent of the facility?s daytime energy requirements

Iran will tender 1GW of wind and as much as 3GW of solar power, in several stages. (Image source: Carlos Koblischek/sxc.hu)

Iran is planning its first tender for utility-scale renewable-energy projects by 2016-end so that it could draw US$12bn investment by the time it is complete, reports suggest

DEWA CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer (centre) makes the announcement at a press conference in Dubai. (Image source: DEWA)

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has selected Masdar-led consortium to build the 800MW third phase of Dubai?s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will be constructed based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model