CSUN to inaugurate Turkish factory

CSUN, a specialized manufacturer of solar cells and modules will celebrate the official grand opening of its Turkey factory on May 23rd 2013. The celebration will be attended by high ranking government officials and will even be honoured by the presence of the Turkish Minister of Energy... Continue reading >>

AWS Truepower establishes a partner consultancy in Turkey

AWS Truepower LLC, world leader in renewable energy consulting, today announced it is further strengthening its position in the global renewable market by establishing a partner consultancy in Istanbul, Turkey. This office will provide the Turkish renewable energy market with access... Continue reading >>

Altaaqa Global and Caterpillar to provide multi-megawatt temporary power solutions

Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an international power projects (IPP) agreement with Zahid Group, which recently formed a new subsidiary company, Altaaqa Global. As an IPP partner, Altaaqa Global will provide multi-megawatt temporary power solutions around the world, supported by... Continue reading >>

AREVA and EDF focusing on Saudi Arabian energy market

In Riyadh, French companies AREVA and EDF invited a number of Saudi business and industry representatives to participate in an energy program suggested by King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) focused on nuclear and renewable energy sources.   Two... Continue reading >>

Messe München to launch IFAT EURASIA in 2015

Messe München International is consistently pursuing its foreign-business strategy and is expanding its exhibition portfolio by adding a new trade fair for environmental technology in Turkey. The first IFAT EURASIA will take place in Istanbul in the spring of 2015. Messe München... Continue reading >>

First Solar now shareholder in Desertec Industrial Initative

First Solar joined Dii as a new shareholder in March 2013. The company was previously a Dii associated partner. "Our extended dedication to Dii as a shareholder emphasizes First Solar's commitment to the MENA region, where we see tremendous potential to build... Continue reading >>

Intersolar Europe co-organized event in Saudi Arabia

The solar market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is geared up for growth: By 2015, the regional market for photovoltaics and solar thermal power plants is expected to grow to a total output of 3.5 gigawatts (GW). Saudi Arabia in particular is planning to move away from generating... Continue reading >>

DESERTEC Foundation endorses DESERTEC Power for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DESERTEC Power was established to advance the energy supply in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This follows the direction of the Kingdom to significantly increase the sustainable power generation from renewable energy sources with viable, feasible, efficient, and sustainable solutions... Continue reading >>