The largest utility scale wind power plant in the Middle East ? Tafila Wind Farm ? was inaugurated in Jordan
Renewables
New JV for net metering solutions for solar rooftops in Dubai

The JV is reportedly in line with the Shams initiative that is put in place by the Dubai government to encourage a surge in net metering solutions. (Image source: Regeneration/Flickr)
French firm Akuo Energy Solutions and Corys Environment, environmental investment arm of Green Coast Enterprises, have announced a joint venture to provide comprehensive turnkey net metering solutions on solar rooftops in Dubai
Egypt?s renewable energy sector holds investment potential worth US$13bn

There are more than 4,000MW in renewable energy projects currently under development in Egypt, split between wind and solar. (Image source: Tomas74/Pixabay)
Egypt?s renewable energy sector has a potential opportunity of around US$13bn for private sector financing over the next five years, according to industry reports
EBRD to fund US$250mn in renewable energy projects in North Africa

The majority of projects built under this framework will be onshore wind and solar photovoltaic with the remainder a mix of small hydroelectric projects. (Image source: Unsplash/Pixabay)
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), along with two partners, will offer US$250mn in debt and equity funding for a private firm?s renewables projects in Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Jordan