Category Archives: Renewable Energy

موارد الطاقة الحيوية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا

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اقتضى الارتفاع الملحوظ الذي شهدته أسعار النفط في الماضي القريب، والاضطرابات التي نجمت عنه في سوق الطاقة، من العديد من بلدان منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا لاسيما غير المنتجة للنفط منها، البحث عن مصادر جديدة للطاقة لأسباب اقتصادية وبيئية معاً. ومن جهة أخرى، باتت الطاقة المتجددة تحظى باهتمام عالمي متزايد، نظراً لدورها في الحد من التغيرات المناخية، ودفع عجلة التنمية المستدامة في البلدان النامية، وتعزيز أمن وتوفير الطاقة. وتضم قائمة البلدان المنتجة للمخلفات العضوية في الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا، كلاً من السودان، ومصر، والجزائر، واليمن، والعراق، وسوريا، والأردن، حيث اعتادت المناطق الريفية في هذه المنطقة استخدام الطاقة الحيوية بشكل واسع في … Continue reading →

The Role of Weatherization in Enhancing Solar Panel Performance

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Texas is known for its scorching summers and intense heatwaves, making it a challenging environment for solar panel performance. However, with the right weatherization techniques, you can maximize the efficiency and longevity of Metro Express solar panels even in the face of extreme temperatures. How Heat Impacts Solar Panel Performance One of the key factors that affect solar panel performance in hot climates is heat. When solar panels get too hot, their efficiency decreases, which can lead to a drop in power output. This is known as the “temperature coefficient,” which measures how much the panel’s efficiency decreases as the … Continue reading →

استخراج الوقود من النفايات – وسيلة لتحويل القمامة إلى كنز

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لقد أدى ارتفاع معدل النمو السكاني والتوسع العمراني والازدهار الاقتصادي في الشرق الأوسط إلى تسريع معدلات الاستهلاك وزيادة معدل إنتاج النفايات بجميع أنواع؛ حيث تحتل كل من البحرين والسعودية والإمارات العربية المتحدة وقطر والكويت المراتب العشر الأولى في العالم من حيث نصيب الفرد من توليد النفايات الصلبة. وقد تعدت كمية توليد النفايات الصلبة الإجمالية في دول الشرق الأوسط 150 مليون طن سنوياً. أصبح خفض حجم وكتلة النفايات قضية حاسمة نظراً لمحدودية توفر مواقع التخلص من النفايات. هنالك، ولا شك، حاجة واضحة للحد وإعادة استخدام وإعادة تدوير النفايات، ولكن في اللآونة الأخيرة، بدأت عملية تحويل النفايات إلى وقود تكتسب أهمية كوسيلة … Continue reading →

Renewable Energy Potential in Algeria: Perspectives

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Algeria plays a key role in world energy markets as a leading producer and exporter of natural gas and liquefied natural gas. Algeria’s energy mix is almost exclusively based on fossil fuels, especially natural gas (93%). However, Algeria has enormous renewable energy potential, mainly solar, which the government is trying to harness by launching an ambitious Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program. “Everywhere there is someone or something trying to make a difference. In this case, Algeria is playing an important role in producing and exporting natural gas and liquefied natural gas. But, sometimes it’s just about understanding the importance … Continue reading →

How Can Companies Use REC Price Forecasts to Anticipate Compliance Costs?

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Renewable energy certificates (RECs) represent the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour (MWh) of eligible renewable generation. They are central to state compliance programs and corporate renewable electricity claims, yet their value can shift sharply by region and delivery year. A credible REC price forecast helps turn that uncertainty into a budget range rather than a late-stage procurement surprise. Noreva (noreva.ai) is an energy market data and analytics provider formerly known as Karbone Research. Its work sits in a market where policy deadlines, project delays, weather, and transmission constraints can all alter renewable energy certificate prices. For utilities, corporate buyers, developers, … Continue reading →

Green Hydrogen Beyond The Hype: Water, Grids, Infrastructure and Regulation in MENA

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Green hydrogen has moved rapidly from a niche technological concept to a central element of many energy-transition strategies. It is particularly relevant to MENA countries because several of them combine strong solar and wind resources with existing energy infrastructure and proximity to major European markets. At the same time, the sector is entering a more realistic phase. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that the global pipeline of announced low-emissions hydrogen production projects for 2030 has fallen to about 27 Mt, while uncertain demand, complex regulation, financing and infrastructure remain important barriers [1]. Installed electrolysis capacity nevertheless more than doubled … Continue reading →

How to Choose a Small Wind Turbine For Your Site and Energy Needs

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Small wind turbines can generate useful renewable electricity at homes, farms, remote facilities, and other sites where local wind conditions make wind power practical, but choosing one is not simply a matter of picking the highest rated power on the specifications sheet. The turbine has to match the wind actually available at the site, the amount and type of electricity the site needs, and the physical conditions it will operate in day to day. Several factors deserve particular attention: the site’s wind resource, the actual energy requirement, turbine design, the generator and controller behind it, and the installation environment. Start … Continue reading →

The Importance of Health and Safety of Workers in the Energy Sector

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With almost 250 fatalities in the oil industry for every one death of a worker in wind power, the renewable energy sector appears to be a much safer environment in which to work. Of course, the production of oil has a long established history and a much larger workforce; the International Labour Organisation estimates that at least 6 million people work directly for the industry. However as the renewable energy sector continues to grow, it may yet present some of the same health and safety risks as fossil fuel industries. And due to new hazards such as the extreme height of wind turbines, … Continue reading →

How To Start Off-The-Grid Living

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The concept of off-the-grid living is gradually growing, aided with the global campaign for a better and sustainable living environment. This alternative lifestyle choice involves total disconnection from basic public utilities, including power, water, and telephone lines. While it’s an admirable process, it involves thorough preparation for those who want to try it. Here are the basic steps involved in getting an off-the-grid living started. 1. Build A Functional Living Space The first thing you’ll need to practice your off-the-grid lifestyle is a functional housing set-up influenced by your personal preferences. The first choice for habitation concerns whether you want … Continue reading →

Why You Should Go for Green Electricity This Year

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Carbon dioxide and other global warming pollutants are flooding our atmosphere. These pollutants form a blanket that traps the sun’s heat energy in the atmosphere, warming the earth and putting marine life in jeopardy. With these alarming updates, people can take some simple steps to help mitigate the effects of climate change. For example, we should invest in technological breakthroughs that enable the use of renewable energy. What is Green Electricity? The term “green electricity” refers to energy derived from natural sources such as the sun. Green electricity does not emit contaminants into the atmosphere, whereas renewable energy comes from … Continue reading →

نصائح سلمان ظَفَر في العمل البيئي

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سلمان ظَفَر ؛ مؤسس مبادرة EcoMENA يتحدث لِباڤاني براكاش من المبادرة التطوعية ( طوق آسيا الأخضر -Green Collar Asia  ) عن توجهات الصناعة النظيفة , ويعرض نصائحاً للمحترفين الذين يحاولون دخول مجال الطاقة المتجددة و إدارة المخلفات . طوق آسيا الأخضر : كيف أصبحت مهتماً بشدّة بتقنيات الطاقة المتجددة و إدارة المخلفات ؟ سلمان ظَفَر : إنني حاصل على شهادة الهندسة الكيميائية . وبعد إنهائي لبرنامج الماجستير في عام 2004 , حصلت على فرصة العمل كزميل بحث في مشاريع طاقة الغاز الحيوي واسعة النطاق والتي ساهمت ببداية دخولي مجال إدارة المخلفات والطاقة الحيوية .  أثناء مسارعملي في الزمالة , كنت … Continue reading →

The Rationale for Renewable Energy Adoption in Middle East

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The Middle East energy sector has played and will continue to play an important role in the regional as well as global economy. The oil and gas sector is the largest economic sector in the region. In addition to satisfying energy needs for economic and social development, it is the source of oil and gas export revenues contributing to economic development. Regional countries are heavily dependent on fossil fuels to meet their domestic energy demand. Oil contributes more than half of the total energy demand in the Middle East while the rest is contributed by natural gas. Widespread use of … Continue reading →