Damascus: The Ministry of Energy of the Syrian Arab Republic and ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the global energy transition, and a first mover in green hydrogen, announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to study develop approximately 2.5 GW of solar and wind capacity — alongside energy storage and a proposed national technical training centre — in the Syrian Arab Republic.
[pdf] The Dominican Republic has launched a tender for up to 600 MW of solar and wind capacity, requiring projects to include at least four hours of battery storage to support stability in the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI).
[pdf] While Bolivia hasn’t yet built its first PSH plant, the pieces are falling into place: 2025–2026: Feasibility studies for pilot projects in Cochabamba or La Paz. 2027–2030: Securing $2–3 billion in international financing. 2030+: Scaling up to 1–2 GW of PSH capacity to support 5+ GW of renewables.
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