[MENA to add 50GW of utility-scale solar by 2030] The MENA country plans to add 49.5GW of installed utility-scale solar capacity by 2030. With more than 30GW of development or construction projects announced between Oman, Morocco and Kuwait, these jurisdictions will lead the region in utility-scale solar PV this decade. All announced solar and wind projects will add more than five times the current renewable energy capacity in the MENA region, with utility-scale solar capacity currently standing at 7.4GW. In addition, Oman also plans to build a 12.5GW solar photovoltaic project, which will be operational by 2038. Editor/Xing Wentao

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• 2026.03.09 10:10
• [Huaneng 2GW wind power centralized procurement bid opening, Dongfang Electric pre wins bid]
• On March 6, 2026, the centralized procurement and bidding for the nearly 2GW wind power project of Huaneng Group was opened, and Dongfang Electric became the first candidate to win the bid for the 240MW section with a quotation of about 367 million yuan. This project requires a single machine of 6.25MW to 8MW, with an impeller diameter of not less than 220 meters, and a 160 meter truss tower, reflecting the trend of onshore wind power large sizing and scene customization.Editor/Gao Xue

• 2026.03.09 10:07
• [Huadian Tenggeli Coal and Electricity Project's Key Engineering Winning Bid Revealed]
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