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Image of RCREEE and the World Bank assess solar PV status in Yemen

RCREEE and the World Bank assess solar PV status in Yemen

The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in collaboration with the World Bank published a study to assess the status of solar PV in Yemen and its development in recent years.

Image of Lebanese Council of Ministers Approves Licensing the first Three Wind Farms

Lebanese Council of Ministers Approves Licensing the first Three Wind Farms

On November 2, 2017, the Lebanese Council of Ministers approved three licenses for the production of wind power in Akkar Governorate, the wind power plants will be implemented by Lebanon Wind Power, Hawa Akkar S.A.L and Sustainable Akkar.

Image of RCREEE signs two MoUs with RES4MED and MEDENER to enhance cooperation on RE and EE promotion in the Southern-Mediterranean countries

RCREEE signs two MoUs with RES4MED and MEDENER to enhance cooperation on RE and EE promotion in the Southern-Mediterranean countries

25 July 2017 - During a signature ceremony at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome, RCREEE signed two Memorandum of Understandings with RES4MED and MEDENER to formalize and further enhance cooperation on renewable energy deployment and

Image of Tunisia launches the first solar and wind authorization round for projects

Tunisia launches the first solar and wind authorization round for projects

The Tunisian Ministry of Energy has just launched the first authorization round for projects in the renewable energy sector in line with the ‘authorization scheme’ set out in the Tunisian Decree 2016-1123 dated 9 February 2017 (

Image of RCREEE chairs the Global Network for Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC)

RCREEE chairs the Global Network for Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC)

During the second meeting for the Global Network for Regional Sustainable energy Centers (GN-SEC) held in Vienna 13 May 2017, RCREEE was chosen to chair the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centers for the next two years.

Image of LCEC and UNDP develop a new course on solar PV applications adopted by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education

LCEC and UNDP develop a new course on solar PV applications adopted by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education

The Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education has recently issued a new decision to include a 60-hour technical course on “solar photovoltaic installations, maintenance and operation” in the curriculum of the third year technical baccala