abu dhabi Archives - Renew Economy

Commentary

Abu Dhabi’s takeover bid for Santos raises Australian national interest concerns
The proposed purchase of Santos by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company could be at odds with Australia’s energy security and economic interests.
Kevin Morrison

Jun 20, 2025

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Utilities

Australian oil and gas giant Santos to accept $30 billion bid from Abu Dhabi and private equity giant
An Abu Dhabi oil company and private equity behemoth Carlyle have made a bid for one of Australia’s biggest oil and gas producers.
Adrian Black

Jun 16, 2025

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Solar

World’s biggest solar farm will also be the cheapest, with stunning low bid
Abu Dhabi Power Corp lays claim to “world’s lowest tariff” for solar power, with competitive bids for 2GW Al Dhafra project setting a price at roughly $A0.02/kWh.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 29, 2020

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Solar

Offshore floating solar array set to power Abu Dhabi island resort
Having run out of space on land, a solar array has been floated on the open sea of the Arabian Gulf to help power the Abu Dhabi resort island of Nurai.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 14, 2020

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CleanTech Bites

Sonnen wins US$1.5 million Zayed future energy prize
German battery manufacturer receives US$1.5 million award at opening ceremony of World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Mark Hutchins

Jan 17, 2017

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Solar

How the jaw-dropping fall in solar prices will change energy markets
The jaw-dropping bids for a massive solar plant in Abu Dhabi will help change the thinking about the future of energy markets. The price offered is one third the cost of local gas generation, and one fifth of the cost of the proposed new nuclear plant in the UK.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 21, 2016

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IRENA takes $46 million stab at the heart of fossil fuel
IRENA announces funding for renewable projects that either replace existing diesel generators, or provide clean electricity to off grid communities that previously had none.
Tina Casey

Jan 20, 2016

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Finalists announced for 2016 Zayed Future Energy Prize
Tasmania’s Huonville High School named as finalist in Zayed Future Energy Prize.
Derek Markham

Oct 29, 2015

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