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Middle East Weekly: Oman Plans Musandam RE Study, Kuwait Fund Backs 11 MW Solar, L&T Wins 6 GWh BESS Order, ACWA–KOWEPO Partner on RE, NHC–EDF Partner on Clean Energy, ACWA Signs 6 GWh BESS, Masdar Starts 35 MW BESS, Saudi Sig - SolarQuarter
SolarQuarter · August 29, 2026 · Week 2026-35
Summary
A series of renewable energy and storage announcements across the GCC highlights the region's accelerating energy transition. L&T secured a major 6 GWh battery storage (BESS) project, while ACWA Power also signed a 6 GWh BESS deal and partnered with KOWEPO on renewables. Concurrently, Masdar commissioned a 35 MW BESS, underscoring the growing focus on grid stability to support solar and wind expansion.
Strategic Implication
The multiple large-scale BESS awards and startups signal a major push across the GCC to address grid intermittency from renewables, creating a significant new market for EPCs and energy storage technology providers.