EDITOR ’ S COMMENT

IT IS NO secret that the Middle East is home to more sunlight than most parts of the world . Indeed , the potential for solar power to generate economic growth is massive , especially given advances in battery storage technology .

We start by looking at these recent advances and how the region can make the most of the abundance of natural power it possesses beyond oil . Our top 10 looks ahead to 2020 and forecasts the countries likely to be producing the most solar power .

Sticking with sustainability , Ingersoll Rand presses the economic case for all businesses to adopt processes with the environment and communities in mind . Scott Tew , Executive Director of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability , outlines the need for business to prioritise , among other things , energy management .

Other exclusive company insights this month include Dynegy , Lake Turkana Wind Power and Australia ’ s Level Crossings Authority .

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Editor tom . wadlow @ bizclikmedia . com