Saudi Aramco has decided to use Soitec?s concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) technology for a one megawatt solar-energy pilot plant in Saudi Arabias northwestern Tabuk region
Renewables
Masdar buys printer for printing solar cells
Self-powered electronic newspapers and building-integrated photovoltaics are among the products that Masdar may be able to print using the DMP-2831 printer. (Image source: Fujifilm)
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) in Abu Dhabi has purchased a Fujifilm Dimatix DMP283 inkjet printer, the institute?s first step towards printing its very own solar cells
First Solar set to train DEWA staff

DEWA will nominate a number of its engineers for a 15-day training course in Arizona to develop their skills. (Image source: USACE HQ/Flickr)
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with First Solar to develop a training programme to impart knowledge on solar technology to support the UAE?s Green Economy For Sustainable Development initiative
Middle East to construct first solar enhanced oil recovery project

GlassPoint has developed a technology called Enclosed Trough technology to harness the sun?s energy. (Image source: GlassPoint)
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and solar enhanced oil recovery systems developer GlassPoint Solar has announced the commissioning of the Middle Easts first solar enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project in Oman