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Middle East and Africa still have tremendous untapped wind resources
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2017 Middle East and Africa Wind Power Outlook
An expanding track record, establishment of best practices, a decrease in levelised cost of energy (LCOE), and an increase in demand for power will strengthen the position of wind power in Middle East
Wind power capacity added in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in 2016 amounted to 676MW, compared to the 682MW added in 2015. New capacity in South Africa and Morocco in 2016 represented more than 80% of new added capacity in MEA. In South Africa, the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (RE IPPPP) continues to support wind power capacity additions, although ongoing delays in the government’s signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) has impacted RE IPPPP Round 4. In Morocco, the Law 13-09 that allows private power producers to supply electricity... ... More: Official Press Release Make
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