Onjo Simson

Dubai, the dazzling city in the heart of the UAE, is not just rewriting the script for luxury living; it's also charting a pioneering course towards a sustainable future. With a resolute aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Dubai's leadership is demonstrating remarkable foresight and commitment to environmental responsibility. This ambitious goal is backed by concrete action. Dubai's impressive achievements speak volumes – securing the second position in the Energy Transition category of the Green Future Index 2023 and ranking as the sixth highest per capita consumer of solar energy worldwide are powerful testaments to their dedication. But Dubai's approach goes beyond mere statistics. They've implemented a multi-pronged strategy that amplifies their journey towards net-zero. From heavily investing in clean energy sources like solar and green hydrogen to actively embracing innovation in energy storage and desalination technologies, Dubai is constantly pushin...

  Ethiopia has taken a significant stride toward renewable energy with the signing of a $600 million agreement with UAE's AMEA Power for the construction of a 300-megawatt wind farm. The Aysha wind farm, set to cover 18,000 acres of land, represents a major push by Ethiopia to expand its electricity coverage. As of 2020, only 50% of the population had access to electricity, leaving 60 million people without a connection to the grid, according to the World Bank. #BREAKING || Ethiopia Inks Landmark Deal To Build Horn Of Africa’s Largest 300 MW Onshore Wind Project. Ethiopia's Ministry of Fince has signed a landmark $600M agreement with UAE renewable energy leader AMEA for development of Aysha Wind Power Project. pic.twitter.com/zqXI3scCHZ pic.twitter.com/vtB1T6mm6j — redCpost (@redCpost) December 4, 2023 This ambitious wind farm project is a pivotal move for Ethiopia as it seeks to increase electricity coverage and harness clean, sustainable energy. The Aysha win...

  In a groundbreaking move at the United Nations' COP28 Climate Summit, UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed announced a massive $30 billion commitment to fund projects addressing climate-related crises in developing nations. This substantial investment aims to bridge existing gaps in climate finance and stimulate private contributions, with the overall target reaching $250 billion by 2030. President bin Zayed emphasized the critical need for accessible and affordable climate finance, citing the newly established UAE fund named Alterra as a strategic initiative to facilitate this. The fund's allocation includes $25 billion to attract institutional capital for large-scale climate investments and an additional $5 billion for risk mitigation capital, encouraging investment flows into developing countries. The Alterra fund sets an ambitious goal of stimulating around $250 billion in investments by the end of the decade, focusing on initiatives that drive the transition to green energy...

  What's the big deal? Abu Dhabi's Masdar and Malaysia's Citaglobal have signed an initial agreement to develop 2 gigawatts of renewable energy projects in Malaysia. This is a significant investment in renewable energy for both countries, and it's a sign of growing cooperation in the clean energy sector     What are people saying? Environmental groups and renewable energy experts are welcoming the investment in renewable energy, but they are also calling for the agreement to be implemented carefully in order to ensure that it delivers on its promise. What's next? The agreement is still in its early stages, so it's too early to say what the next steps will be. However, this is a positive development for the clean energy sector in both Malaysia and the UAE, and it could help to boost the development of clean energy projects in Central Asia. My take: I think this is a great step forward for the development of renewable energy in Malaysia and the...