Over 12,000 jobs lost in the UK solar industry
12,000 is not a small number, especially if it was about losing 12,000 jobs in the UK solar industry. One cannot but question and think of reasons for this news, as soon as he/she reads it. A report...
Italian embassy in UAE to be powered by solar energy
The Regulation and Supervision Bureau (The Bureau) has issued a Self-Regulating Generation Licence to the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, in relation to the generation of electricity utilising solar...
Trump resumes fight against windfarm near Scottish golf course
Donald Trump has vowed to continue fighting the windfarm development off the coast from his Aberdeenshire golf course, branding the project an act of “public vandalism”. The US presidential...
South Australia reaps 83% of electricity in one day from ‘wild’ wind
South Australia recently had a “wild” windy weekend. While the severe weather led to power outages for some, there was a side benefit: wind turbines generated a huge amount of energy, providing over...
Solar energy could meet 20 percent of Qatar’s power needs by 2030
Qatar could focus more on the implementation of rooftop solar solutions to address the demand for electricity, especially during the peak season, a top official of Qatar Environment and Energy...
HR firms falling short with UAE solar industry in growth spurt
The solar industry may be booming regionally but a lack of specialised recruitment companies is slowing the hiring process. “When we were recruiting, we contacted the largest firms in the UAE and...
Career fair for renewable energy experts launched in Dubai amid growing demand
Experts in renewable energy are being invited to meet prospective employers at a jobs fair launched amid growing demand in the region. The Green Career Day will be held on July 20, at The Change...
Zayed Energy Prize entries surpass 10,000
The Zayed Future Energy Prize, the UAE’s international awards for pioneers of a sustainable energy future, exceeded 10,000 entries over its nine cycles when submissions for the ninth annual awards...
