Power & Water

Middle East & North African countries’ electricity sector policies are undergoing major changes. Although oil and gas fired power plants dominate, governments are increasingly seeking alternatives. Fuel importers are looking to reduce their imports bills, while exporters are increasingly seeking economic diversity.

Power & Water

5 Jun, 2026

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Israel Turns Focus On BESS

Israel’s installed renewable capacity increased by 20% last year, and the government is now looking at BESS to enable the next phase of growth.
Israel Installed Capacity (GW): Renewables Rise 20% To 8.2GW At End-2025
Power & Water

5 Jun, 2026

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Hormuz Crisis Complicates Gulf States’ Summer Electricity Plans

The Hormuz crisis is posing acute power sector challenges for the Gulf states, which are each navigating the situation according to their specific circumstances
Saudi Arabia Electricity Consumption* By Quarter (TWh)
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SELECTED DATA

Abu Dhabi’s Ewec Calls For Massive Rollout Of Solar Capacity Out To 2037* (GW)

Saudi Arabia's Accelerating Renewables Rollout (GW, End-Year Capacity)

Abu Dhabi’s Current Solar Capacity Pipeline^ Envisages 12.1GW From 2028 (GW)

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