Category Archives: Renewable Energy

كيف يمكن للقطاع الزراعي أن يساعد قطاع الطاقة المتجددة؟

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أدى الارتفاع المستمر في أسعار الطاقة الأحفورية، بالإضافة إلى المخاوف المتعلقة بتغير المناخ والتقدم في قطاع الطاقة المتجددة، إلى تحفيز الاهتمام بأنظمة الطاقة النظيفة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، وخاصة في منطقة البحر الأبيض المتوسط. تتمتع منطقة البحر الأبيض المتوسط بموارد متجددة وفيرة، مثل طاقة الرياح والطاقة الشمسية والكتلة الحيوية، مما يجعلها منطقة خصبة لتطوير الطاقة المتجددة. وقد لعب القطاع الزراعي دورًا رئيسيًا في تقدم قطاع الطاقة المتجددة في جميع أنحاء العالم حيث أنه يوفر مساحات كبيرة يتم فيها بناء مشاريع الطاقة المتجددة، كما أنه المصدر الرئيسي للمواد الأولية لمشاريع طاقة الكتلة الحيوية.  فعلى سبيل المثال، يمثل القطاع الزراعي … Continue reading →

Things You Need to Know About Algae Biorefinery

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High oil prices, competing demands between foods and other biofuel sources, and the world food crisis, have ignited interest in algaculture (farming of algae) for making vegetable oil, biodiesel, bioethanol, biogasoline, biomethanol, biobutanol and other biofuels. Algae can be efficiently grown on land that is not suitable for agriculture and hold huge potential to provide a non-food, high-yield source of biodiesel, ethanol and hydrogen fuels. Several recent studies have pointed out that biofuel from microalgae has the potential to become a renewable, cost-effective alternative for fossil fuel with reduced impact on the environment and the world supply of staple foods, … Continue reading →

Renewable Energy in World’s Top-10 Oil Producing Countries

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In April 2019, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló signed a bill that aims to power the island totally through renewable energy by 2050. It also aims to completely give up coal by 2028. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America, which is today the world’s largest oil producing country. This begs the question, what are the world’s top 10 oil producers doing to increase energy from renewable sources? First, let us have a look at how much oil these countries produced in 2017, which was the latest data available at the time of writing this article. … Continue reading →

Sustainable Urban Development in Texas: Lessons for the Middle East

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Are you seeking sustainable urban solutions for Middle Eastern cities? Look at Texas, where sustainability initiatives are transforming urban landscapes. These cities offer practical blueprints, addressing waste reduction challenges with innovative strategies that could inspire your region’s sustainability goals. In this article, you will explore the proven methods Texas cities employ, from sustainable urban planning to community-driven clean energy initiatives.  You’ll find actionable insights to tackle urban development issues, ensuring cleaner, greener cities. These models can directly address the environmental hurdles Middle Eastern urban centers face today. Moreover, if you’re in Texas and considering a property move to align with … Continue reading →

The Important Role of Renewable Energy in Rural Development

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Several years ago, it was coal that brought a great deal of the progress needed in the rural areas. Much have changed over the years. With the advancement of energy technologies, going back to mining and processing coal no longer makes much sense. Politicians who promise to bring back coal-related jobs simply don’t have a grasp of reality. Advanced economies are already turning to renewable sources of energy and it makes sense for developing economies to do the same, unless they’re limited by urgency that they have nothing but cheaper fossil fuels to exploit. Of course, it’s not enough to … Continue reading →

Solar Energy in Oman: Potential and Progress

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Solar energy is a vital and strategic solution for the provision of electric power in the Sultanate of Oman. Given the vast unused land and available solar energy resources, Oman has an excellent potential for solar energy development and deployment. Solar energy is a viable option in Oman and could not only cater to the growing need for energy diversification but also would help in economic diversification. With a total dependence on fossil fuels and increasing population combined with rapid industrialization in cities such as Duqm, Sohar and Salalah, Oman’s power infrastructure and hydrocarbon reserves pose a challenge on the economic … Continue reading →

Why Battery Energy Storage is an Unsustainable Solution in a Zero Carbon Future

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Batteries rarely come up in discussions about sustainable energy. People tend to think of only solar panels, wind turbines, and other devices that capture energy from the atmosphere. However, the fact is that without a form of energy storage, the vast majority of the captured energy would be wasted. Plus, without storage, the environmental limitations of renewable energy will be insurmountable. If we can only use solar energy when the sun is out or wind energy when the wind is blowing, then we’ll never be able to power civilization over the long run. The unfortunate effect of that common oversight is that people … Continue reading →

What is a Solar Power Bank?

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The introduction of solar power bank has been among the top energy storage solutions in recent years. Thanks to it, people no longer have to experience the horror of running out of power at a critical point or worry about their devices going off at an impromptu moment. Read on to find out what a solar power bank is and why you should consider getting one. What is a Solar Power Bank? A solar power bank is an energy storage device that obtains energy from the sun and uses it to charge/power various electronic gadgets, like phones, tablets, laptops, torches, … Continue reading →

Solar Energy in Saudi Arabia: Perspectives

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Saudi Arabia, the epicenter of global oil industry, has been showing keen interest in solar energy in recent years. Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s highest solar irradiation in the world, estimated at approximately 2,200 thermal kWh of solar radiation per m2. The country is strategically located near the Sun Belt, in addition to plentiful availability of empty stretches of desert that may accommodate infrastructure for solar power projects. Vast deposits of sand can be used in the manufacture of silicon PV cells which makes Saudi Arabia an attractive location for solar industry. “The resource is stunning; land is … Continue reading →

Solar Inverter 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Inverters

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In recent years, climate change and environmental degradation have called for a large-scale shift to clean and renewable energy sources, particularly solar power, across India. As a result, today, solar power systems are being installed in industries, factories, workplaces, households, and public places. If you’re also planning to switch to solar energy, first, it is important to understand all the essential elements of solar power systems. And one such key component is a solar inverter which this comprehensive guide will discuss, so keep reading to know more! What is a Solar Inverter? As we discussed, a solar inverter is a … Continue reading →

Alimenter les écoles à l’énergie solaire: investir dans l’éducation et l’environnement de façon éclairée

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L’énergie renouvelable s’est largement intégrée au mix énergétique mondial, et on assiste à un virage vers des sources d’alimentation pour maisons et commerces plus propres et plus fiables. L’énergie solaire, notamment, est en première ligne de la révolution renouvelable, à travers les panneaux solaires pour toit et les technologies subséquentes disponibles partout, que ce soit votre domicile, votre lieu de travail ou votre établissement d’enseignement. Les écoles du pays ont vite compris qu’il était essentiel d’adopter l’énergie solaire afin de réduire leur empreinte carbone, de réaliser des économies et de fournir des conditions d’apprentissage optimales. Voici pourquoi il est pertinent … Continue reading →

الطاقة الحيوية ووعدها

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الكتلة الحيوية هي المادة المستمدة من النباتات التي تستخدم ضوء الشمس للنمو، وتشمل المواد النباتية والحيوانية مثل الخشب من الغابات، والمواد المتبقية من العمليات الزراعية والحراجية، والنفايات الصناعية العضوية والبشرية والحيوانية. تأتي الكتلة الحيوية من مصادر متنوعة بما في ذلك الخشب من الغابات الطبيعية، ومخلفات الزراعة، والنفايات الزراعية الصناعية، وروث الحيوانات، والنفايات الصناعية العضوية، والنفايات الصلبة البلدية، وحُرَث مياه الصرف الصحي، وغيرها. عندما تُترك الكتلة الحيوية على الأرض تتفكك على مدى طويلة، مطلقة ثاني أكسيد الكربون ومخزونها من الطاقة ببطء؛ حين عند حرقها يُطلق هذا المخزون بسرعة وغالبًا بطريقة مفيدة. خيارات التكنولوجيا يمكن تحويل موارد الكتلة الحيوية إلى طاقة نظيفة … Continue reading →