Masdar signed an agreement with the Emirates Water and Electricity Authority (EWEC), under which it will represent Abu Dhabi in domestic solar independent power producer projects. The agreement aims to accelerate the deployment of over 30 GW of solar capacity and more than 8 GW of battery energy storage systems. Abu Dhabi plans to roll out hybrid solar-and-battery projects over the next decade.

Oman signed a $250 million investment agreement to establish an electric vehicle (EV) and battery-cell manufacturing facility in the Duqm Special Economic Zone. The deal, led by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones and the South Korean firm EL B&T, will be executed in two phases. Once complete, the facility is expected to produce up to 60,000 vehicles and 1.6 million battery cells annually. The project aims to build an integrated EV ecosystem, strengthen supply chains, and attract related industries. The first phase will cater to domestic demand, with future expansion planned across the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Morocco and Norway signed a bilateral agreement to implement Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, establishing a framework for carbon-market cooperation. The partnership aims to support approximately 2 GW of renewable energy and battery storage capacity between 2026 and 2036 through a generation-based incentive program. It will enable the creation of internationally transferable mitigation outcomes while contributing to both nations’ climate targets. Morocco aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2035 and raise the share of renewable energy in its electricity generation to 50% by 2030.

KEC International completed and energized a 380 kV double-circuit transmission line connecting the Mowaih and Hodn solar power substations in Saudi Arabia. Spanning 103 kms and comprising 264 transmission towers, the project aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s power transmission network and enable efficient evacuation of solar energy.