Investment costs of energy storage projects in the Middle East

The UAE battery energy storage systems (BESS) market held the largest share of 34.85 % of the Middle East market in 2024. The battery energy …

However, renewables-plus-storage tenders and the co-location of different renewable energy systems with storage would allow the Gulf to add storage applications while benefiting from its …

The UAE battery energy storage systems (BESS) market held the largest share of 34.85 % of the Middle East market in 2024. The battery energy storage systems (BESS) market in the Middle …

The battery market across the Middle East and North Africa is entering a transformative phase, as regional governments align energy storage investments with long …

Global foreign direct investment fell by 11%, marking the second consecutive year of decline and confirming a deepening slowdown in productive capital flows, according to the …

Investment statistics and trends UNCTAD addresses countries’ data needs through its analysis and dissemination of foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics, and by enhancing …

Foreign investment in Africa surged by 75% to reach an all-time high of $97 billion in 2024, bolstered by liberalization and facilitation efforts across the continent.

The Middle East’s energy storage market is at a turning point, with record-breaking projects, ambitious government targets, and cutting-edge innovations positioning the …

Global Foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 11% to $1.4 trillion in 2024 but fell 8% when excluding flows through European conduit economies, which often serve as transfer points before …

At the same time, investments in energy storage and hydrogen are gaining momentum. Hydrogen production in the region is forecasted to account for 30% of the global …

Grids and storage Fossil fuel power Clean supply Fossil fuel supply End-use Clean energy investment in the Middle East is rising, but it remains dominated by the region’s …

Digital economy investment is the only growth sector Sectoral trends showed lower investment in most infrastructure sectors. Project announcements in supply chain–intensive …

As our report shows, global foreign direct investment contracted for the second consecutive year. International project finance, critical for large-scale infrastructure and …

The pace of integration of energy storage systems in MENA is driven by three main factors: 1) the technical need associated with the accelerated deployment of renewables, 2) …

The 9th World Investment Forum (WIF) will be hosted by Qatar in 2026, Secretar y-General Rebeca Grynspan announced on 22 October during the 16th United Nations …

The World Investment Report focuses on trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) worldwide, at the regional and country levels and emerging measures to improve its …

Should the same commitment be realized for hydrogen, it would certainly contribute to reducing emissions, cost and accelerate the transition, while adding to energy security in …

Pumped Hydro Storage: Anticipated to grow significantly with investments in large-scale grid stabilization projects in Middle East. Thermal Storage: Projected to witness strong …

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), World investment report 2025 The data includes financial transactions through European economies with high levels of conduit flows. …

Grids and storage Fossil fuel power Clean supply Fossil fuel supply End-use Clean energy investment in the Middle East is rising, but …

This report provides the latest, real-world evidence on the cost of large, long-duration utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Drawing on recent auction …