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SOLAR-
PVH expands solar manufacturing in Saudi Arabia: Spanish solar tracking solutions company PVH has expanded its manufacturing facility’s capacity in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released last week. The expanded plant – now spanning over 100k sqm – will have an annual production capacity of 12 GW, with a 35% local content certification, the statement adds.
What we know: The factory — PV Hardware Middle East — produces PV structures, solar tracking systems, and robotic cleaning devices, all locally made, according to a separate statement. The facility obtained both service and manufacturing licenses from the Saudi government, allowing it to also train and equip local manufacturers to make PHV subassembly parts.
REFRESHER- PVH is a global provider of solar trackers and mounting services, and it has been contracted to supply parts for several projects in the region. Last March, the company announced it would supply Saudi Arabia with 957 MW of solar trackers for Ar Rass Solar PV Park.
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT-
Egypt’s AMOC launches USD 2 mn wastewater treatment project: Alexandria Mineral Oils Company (AMOC) has completed a USD 2 mn project for treating wastewater contaminated with phenol pollutants, Egypt Oil & Gas Group reported. The project, developed in collaboration with Nalco Water — an Ecolab company — and the Environmental Pollution Abatement Program (EPAP II), has a capacity of 18 cbm per hour. The plant was funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the National Bank of Egypt (NBE).
CONSERVATION-
Nabat to deploy AI, robotics solutions for mangrove restoration in Abu Dhabi: Climate tech startup Nabat and the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency will use AI and autonomous robotics solutions to ramp up mangrove restoration efforts, aiming to make them more data-driven and efficient, according to a statement. The Environment Agency will provide guidance to ensure that the rehabilitation efforts align with Abu Dhabi’s ecological requirements.
About Nabat: Nabat was launched by the Advanced Technology Research Council’s VentureOne at the International Mangrove Conservation and Restoration Conference in Abu Dhabi earlier this month. The venture aims to use advanced technology, such as drones, AI-powered software, and flexible seeding mechanisms to conserve and restore mangroves and other ecosystems nationwide.
