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• WiSER’s new White Paper highlights importance of investing in female entrepreneurs driving the global sustainable economy, emphasizing gender-focused financing and inclusive policies

• AI and mentorship programs must be expanded to empower female entrepreneurs in climate sector

• Policy changes and targeted investments are critical for equitable sustainable solutions for women in the Global South

Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) - a global platform founded by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize to champion women as leaders of sustainable change - today launched its latest White Paper, Igniting a Global Sustainable Economy.

Its release coincides with International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 8 March, which this year is themed ‘Accelerate Action’ to emphasize the importance of taking swift action to achieve gender equity.

WiSER’s White Paper underscores the vital role of female entrepreneurs in advancing climate solutions and offers key recommendations to close gender gaps in finance, scalability, AI, integration, mentorship and accessibility – especially for women in the Global South.

It builds on insights gathered during the 2025 WiSER Annual Forum at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which brought together over 100 global leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to explore the transformative role of women in advancing the global sustainability agenda. With the theme, ‘Igniting a Global Sustainable Economy,’ the Forum emphasized the need to empower female entrepreneurs as catalysts for climate innovation and sustainable development.

The report outlines five key recommendations to empower female entrepreneurs in climate action by enhancing access to finance, scalability, AI enablement, networks, and accessibility, ensuring they have the resources, opportunities, and support needed to succeed and scale their impact:

• Increase Gender-Focused Investment: Expand funding and financial literacy programs to support female-led climate ventures, with a focus on gender-lens financing and microloans for adaptations projects.

• Scale Women-Led Climate Ventures: Streamline policies, enhance infrastructure, and foster partnerships to help female entrepreneurs expand their solutions.

• Harness AI and Digital Tools: Improve AI literacy and access to AI-driven technologies to support business growth and market entry.

• Strengthen Mentorship and Networking: Establish mentorship programs and cross-sector collaborations to provide women with the resources to succeed.

• Empower Women in the Global South: Address legal and financial barriers, invest in STEM education and improve access to markets and resources.

Dr. Lamya Fawwaz, Executive Director of Brand & Strategic Initiatives at Masdar and Program Director of WiSER, said:

WiSER remains committed to empowering women as sustainability leaders through its pioneering initiatives, including the WiSER Pioneers program and WiSER Cares. The findings of this report will help shape future initiatives, ensuring that female entrepreneurs receive the recognition, resources and opportunities needed to lead global climate action.

To download the white paper, click here.

Alandalus Property Company has signed an agreement with Emerge, a leading renewable energy solutions provider and joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, to provide solar power to three of its major commercial properties in Riyadh and Jeddah.

The agreement was signed by Eng. Faisal bin Abdulrahman Al-Nasser, CEO of Alandalus Property Company and Mr. Michel Abi Saab, General Manager of Emerge, in the presence of Omar Aldaweesh, CEO Saudi Arabia, EDF Group and Board Director of Emerge KSA, and Aurelien Delahaye, Deputy CEO Middle East, EDF Group.

Under the 10-year agreement, Emerge will finance, design, build and maintain the rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, with a total capacity of up to 3.4 megawatts peak (MWp), for the Hayat Mall in Riyadh, the Alandalus Mall and Alandalus Mall Hotel in Jeddah.

This partnership aligns with the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 objective of utilizing renewable energy to reduce environmental impact and represents a significant step forward for Alandalus Property Company in advancing its commitment to environmental, social and governance principles.

Eng. Faisal bin Abdulrahman Al-Nasser, CEO, Alandalus Property Company, said:

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar, said:

Omar Aldaweesh, CEO of EDF Saudi Arabia and Board Director of Emerge, said:

Emerge, which trades in Saudi Arabia as Al-Shorouk Sustainable Energy Company, is a joint venture between Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, and France’s EDF Group to develop solar generation, energy storage and hybrid solutions in the Middle East. The company offers clients full turnkey solutions through solar power agreements at no up-front cost to the client. Recognized with multiple awards, it is committed to creating a greener, sustainable future by helping businesses meet their sustainability goals.

Alandalus Property Company is a pioneer in investment and development and owns a diverse portfolio of projects across the real estate development and retail sectors.

Las Majadas wind project will supply clean power to co-located data center;
Agreement provides an innovative solution to capture under-utilized electricity from wind farm.

SAN DIEGO, United States and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (March 4, 2025): EDF Renewables North America and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, co-owners of the Las Majadas Wind Project, have entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with data center developer and operator Soluna Holdings, Inc. (Soluna), (NASDAQ: SLNH). 

Under the terms of the agreement, Soluna will purchase up to 166 megawatts (MW) of energy produced by the Las Majadas Wind Project to power a Soluna data center to be built close to the wind project’s substation. 

Soluna’s data center, named Project Kati, will utilize behind-the-meter power generated by the wind project, while also curtailing their operations under certain market conditions when energy is most needed by the grid. This innovative PPA structure provides a flexible solution to the challenges of transmission constraints and curtailment, essentially allowing an alternate route to capture under-utilized electricity. In parallel, it provides clean power to an energy intensive operation—advanced computing applications, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Electricity consumption from data centers is growing and expected to reach 1,000 TWh, with the AI boom driving increased global demand. Renewable energy is expected to play a key role in supplying data centers with electricity, while helping suppliers meet net-zero targets.

According to Gabe Messercola, Associate Director, Capital Improvements Portfolio Management at EDF Renewables,

Dustin Priemer, Director of Asset Management, Masdar Americas said,

Las Majadas Wind, located in Willacy County in southern Texas, has a total capacity of 273 MW and became operational in 2021. 

• In presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and H.E. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, companies sign framework agreement

• Agreement aims to facilitate collaboration on progressing tripartite strategic partnership framework signed by Italy, Albania and UAE at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025

• Agreement signed today supports the progress of the tripartite initiative focused on the establishment of a long term off take agreement with Eni S.p.A. acting as a preferred potential off-taker

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar today signed an agreement with TAQA Transmission, part of TAQA Group, and Eni S.p.A., marking a significant step in progressing the tripartite strategic partnership framework between the UAE, Italy, and Albania.

The framework agreement, signed by Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, TAQA Group CEO Jasim Husain Thabet, and Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi, aims to facilitate collaboration on progressing the tripartite initiative, focusing on the establishment of a collaborative framework for signing a long-term power off-take agreement in Italy for the renewable energy capacity to be produced in Albania and transmitted through the cross border interconnection between Albania and Italy. Masdar – the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company – and TAQA Transmission were nominated as designated entities from the UAE and Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare (KESH) – Albania Power Corporation and OPERATORI I SISTEMIT TE TRANSMETIMIT SHQIPTARE (OST) were nominated as designated entities from Albania on the tripartite initiative, while Eni was identified as the preferred potential off-taker.

The tripartite strategic partnership framework, signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025, is focused on multilateral cooperation between the UAE, Italy, and Albania on renewable energy and energy infrastructure. The initiative aims to enhance energy security, promote sustainable development and accelerate the Mediterranean region’s energy transformation.

HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Chairman of Masdar, said:

Jasim Husain Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA, said:

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, added:

Claudio Descalzi, Chief Executive Officer of Eni, commented:

Masdar has significantly increased its renewable energy portfolio in the past two years, increasing overall capacity 150 percent to 51GW by the end of 2024, up from 20GW in 2022. This includes Masdar’s acquisition last year of a majority stake in TERNA ENERGY, the largest developer and investor in renewable energy projects in Greece, strengthening its position in Southwest Europe. Masdar is targeting a portfolio capacity of 100GW by 2030.

On the sidelines of UAE President, His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Italy, leading banking group Intesa Sanpaolo and the UAE’s flagship energy company Masdar, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the world, signed an agreement for financial advisory services. The agreement focuses on financial advisory services, particularly relating to mergers and acquisitions, and reflects the two organizations’ longstanding relationship and Intesa Sanpaolo’s strong track record in supporting Masdar on landmark financial transactions in Europe. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Office of Masdar, and Mauro Micillo, Chief of Intesa Sanpaolo’s IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, in Rome on 24 February 2025.

• Plant is expected to avoid 14,064 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to removing the emissions of more than 25% of the current residents in TIP

• Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, will operate and maintain turnkey solutions across the project for 25 years

• The agreement was signed at IDEX, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, has signed an agreement to install a 13.25MWp solar PV plant for Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), the Middle East’s destination of choice for leading global, regional and local companies in the defense, security, aerospace and other strategic manufacturing sectors.

In the presence of Aurelien Delahaye, Deputy CEO ME, EDF, and Ali Alshimmari, Head, Strategic & Special Projects, Masdar, the agreement was signed on the second day of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi by Michel Abi Saab, General Manager, Emerge, and Eng. Faiz Al Nahdi, CEO of Tawazun Industrial Park.

The agreement, which covers an 11.5MWp ground-mounted solar PV plant and a 1.75MWp carport, will avoid 14,064 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. This is equivalent to removing the emissions of more than 25% of the current residents in TIP. Construction of the plant is due to begin in late 2025.

Eng. Faiz Al Nahdi, CEO of Tawazun Industrial Park, emphasized the significance of the agreement, stating: “Our collaboration with Emerge marks a significant step in integrating clean energy solutions into Tawazun Industrial Park. This project underscores our responsibility to minimize environmental impact while fostering a modern, forward-thinking industrial hub.”

“By incorporating renewable energy, we are equipping TIP and its resident companies with sustainable resources to thrive. This initiative aligns with national priorities, including the UAE’s ”Net Zero by 2050 Strategy”, and reinforces our role in driving innovation and sustainable growth across strategic sectors.” he added

Michel Abi Saab, Emerge General Manager, said:

Emerge will handle the entire project lifecycle under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) agreement. This includes financing, design, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance of the solar plant for a period of 25 years.

Emerge was formed in 2021 as a joint venture between Masdar and EDF to develop distributed solar, energy efficiency, street lighting, battery storage, off-grid solar and hybrid solutions for commercial and industrial clients.

In 2024, Emerge tripled its operating capacity across solar plants to 30MW (from 10MW the year before), supplying clean electricity to 38 commercial, industrial, educational and hospitality sites across the UAE.

• Strategic partnership is a result of closer ties between UAE and France forged in the UAE-France High-Level Business Council, and follows the landmark signing of the UAE-France Framework for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence

• Masdar and TotalEnergies will strengthen their cooperation to provide reliable and sustainable electricity to support Africa’s energy systems transformation and to develop clean energy opportunities in Southeast Asia

• EPointZero and TotalEnergies to concentrate on partnership opportunities supporting India’s clean energy ambitions in solar, wind and energy storage.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, TotalEnergies and EPointZero, the decarbonization arm of 2PointZero, a transformational global investment platform, have signed a Framework for Action (FFA) agreement to drive access to clean energy in emerging markets and developing economies in Africa and Asia.

The agreement was signed during the 3rd plenary meeting of the UAE-France High-Level Business Council held in Paris on February 16th, 2025 and follows the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to France and meeting with French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, where they reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between the two countries and discussed developing collaboration in key sectors such as climate action, energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technology.

Under the agreement, Masdar and TotalEnergies will strengthen their cooperation to provide reliable and sustainable electricity to local communities in Africa and support its long-term energy systems transformation, and to jointly develop some new clean energy opportunities in Southeast Asia. TotalEnergies and EPointZero will explore partnership opportunities to support India’s clean energy ambitions, including through solar, wind and energy storage, to contribute to the country’s decarbonization efforts.

The FFA signing was witnessed by H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of Masdar, Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, and H.E Mariam Almheiri, Group CEO of 2PointZero. The agreement was signed at the third plenary meeting of the UAE-France High Level Business Council in Paris on February 16 by Masdar’s Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Stéphane Michel, TotalEnergies President for Gas Renewable and Power, and Peter Abraam, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer of IHC.

The FFA brings together these major companies under the Council’s umbrella to work together to expand their capabilities and increase access to clean energy in emerging markets and developing economies in Africa and Asia.

Commenting on the agreement, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar, said:

Stéphane Michel, President for Gas Renewable and Power of TotalEnergies said:

H.E. Mariam Almheiri Group CEO of 2PointZero said:

The UAE-France High Level Business Council was launched in July 2022 in the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, with the aim of promoting economic exchanges and conveying the voice of UAE and French businesses to the highest public authorities, as well as to identify and implement private cross-investment projects.

The Council held its first plenary meeting in January 2023 and serves as an important catalyst for innovation and collaboration, reinforcing the UAE and France’s joint commitment to a sustainable, low-carbon future. The two nations have maintained a Comprehensive Strategic Energy Partnership since 2022 and launched the UAE-France Bilateral Climate Investment Platform last year.

• Under the patronage of UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADSW 2025 featured 13 heads of state and over 140 ministers and government officials from around the globe

• Held under the theme ‘The Nexus of Next. Supercharging Sustainable Progress,’ ADSW 2025 connected over 50,000 attendees, from over 170 countries, to explore pathways for a sustainable and prosperous future for all

• Masdar, host of ADSW, announced landmark renewable energy projects, strengthening the company’s global positioning and demonstrating the UAE’s clean energy leadership

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 concluded with a renewed global commitment to accelerate sustainable development and deliver a new era of prosperity for all.

Global leaders, including 13 heads of state and over 140 ministers and government officials, as well as over 3,500 business and civil society leaders, convened to advance dialogue on supercharging socioeconomic and environmental progress and unlocking a potential $10 trillion economic transformation opportunity. Taking place from January 12 to 18, ADSW 2025, hosted by Masdar, connected over 50,000 attendees from over 170 countries, to explore pathways for a sustainable future.

Held under the theme ‘The Nexus of Next. Supercharging Sustainable Progress,’ ADSW provided a platform for dialogue and collaboration, focusing on leveraging the convergence of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), energy innovation, and human expertise to drive inclusive, impactful progress. Policymakers, business and civil society leaders, and innovators engaged in a series of events and discussions designed to foster multi-stakeholder collaboration and drive widescale systematic change.

The Opening Ceremony, held on January 14, was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, along with the heads of state and government representing Albania, Azerbaijan, Finland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Uganda and Uzbekistan. The event concluded with the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony, which recognized the innovative solutions of 11 pioneering organizations and high schools from around the world. His Highness awarded the winners across the six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools, for their remarkable achievements, encouraging continued innovation in every corner of the globe.

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said:

ADSW 2025 began with the 15th annual Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which took place on January 12 and 13, and was attended by 1,500 delegates, representing 140 countries from IRENA’s global membership. The Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC), in collaboration with Masdar, hosted its Annual Meeting on 13 January, connecting over 300 professionals and facilitating vital discussions on advancing climate finance

The ADSW Summit, the anchor event of ADSW 2025, featured 34 dedicated sessions over two days, with more than 70 speakers and heads of state including H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, H.E. Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria, H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, H.E. Wavel Ramkalawan, President of Seychelles, H.E. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda, H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, H.E. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, H.E. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, H.E. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland, H.E. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Key topics included the global energy systems transformation, the impact of AI and other emerging technologies on universal sustainable development, and the reshaping of global investment patterns through the digital-climate nexus.

The Green Hydrogen Summit, held on January 16 under the theme ‘Accelerating Green Hydrogen: Charting the Course for Industry Scale-Up,’ brought together over 40 industry leaders sharing their insights and driving the adoption of green hydrogen across various sectors. The Summit featured dialogue on unlocking investment potential, sustainable financial models, harmonizing global standards, and identifying concrete steps to accelerate the global uptake of green hydrogen.

Under the theme ‘Igniting a Global Sustainable Economy’, the Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Annual Forum, brought together over 100 international experts from government, industry, nonprofits, academia, and intergovernmental organizations, to explore the transformative role of women entrepreneurs in advancing the global sustainability agenda.

Under the theme ‘Generation Now - Building the Future’, Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), Masdar’s global initiative to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders, delivered a packed program focused on youth innovation, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills in sustainability, community involvement and international representation. The three-day program featured 45 sessions with over 100 speakers and moderators, including three heads of state, and explored how young people can use AI and other emerging technologies to develop climate solutions.

Held under the theme ‘Voices of Resilience: Delivering Inclusive Climate Action’, the Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum brought together an inspiring lineup of speakers to discuss the vital role that indigenous, marginalized and youth communities can play in advancing sustainable development and the power of philanthropy to drive meaningful change. The Zayed Sustainability Prize also hosted Investor Connect, a high-impact networking platform where Prize finalists and winners pitched their solutions to an audience of investors, buyers and other key industry stakeholders. By connecting entrepreneurs with financiers, Investor Connect drives the scaling of innovations that generate a lasting, measurable impact and contribute to a sustainable future.

The World Future Energy Summit took place from January 14-16 at the ADNEC Centre and featured 11 country pavilions and more than 450 exhibitors. The 2025 event saw record-breaking attendance, with significant increases in the participation of female and international speakers, as well as trade buyers. It also provided a dynamic platform for over 55 entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their cutting-edge technologies. Notably, the CLiX showcase highlighted female innovators from around the world who are leading the charge in combating climate change.

Masdar, in collaboration with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ gigascale project combining solar power and battery storage to dispatch renewable energy 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Delivering up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of baseload power, the project will feature a 5.2GW (DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, coupled with a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS), making it the largest project of its kind in the world.

Masdar also announced its entry into the Philippines market, signing agreements to develop up to 1GW of clean energy projects, covering solar, wind and BESS solutions, in the Southeast Asian nation, strengthening its growing portfolio in the region.

ADSW 2025 concluded with The Festival at Masdar City, which engaged the public in celebrating sustainable solutions and inspiring action through various activities at Masdar Park. The festival attracted over 12,000 attendees over the course of three days.

Key partners for ADSW 2025 included the Department of Energy (DoE), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), World Wide Technology (WWT), Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), EMSTEEL, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Mubadala, Huawei, GE Vernova, HSBC, Agility, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), TotalEnergies, Fertiglobe, 1PointFive, bp, BEEAH, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Dii Desert Energy.

Reflecting ADSW’s commitment to driving sustainability, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) provided this year’s event with Clean Energy Certificates covering the consumption of approximately 305 megawatts (MW) – the required amount to power the event from January 14-16 at ADNEC.

In a landmark step towards advancing sustainability, today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company together with Emerge – a joint venture between UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF Group – inaugurated a 1.8 megawatt solar power plant at its production facility in Al Ain.

The project marks a significant milestone in Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and renewable energy adoption, aligning with the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030 and national sustainability ambitions.

The newly activated solar power plant is designed to deliver clean and renewable energy to the facility, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and significantly lowering overall carbon emissions. Utilizing cutting-edge technology such as bifacial panels, advanced inverters, and smart monitoring systems, the plant represents the future of energy solutions in the region.

The plant has the capacity to avoid approximately 1,566 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually – equivalent to meeting the electricity needs of more than 300 homes for an entire year. Additionally, the solar power plant will help reduce the consumption of oil by more than 3,600 barrels per year, underscoring its contribution to environmental conservation.

His Excellency Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, highlighted that sustainability serves as a fundamental pillar of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300 Billion. The strategy aims to strengthen the industrial sector while supporting climate neutrality by encouraging sustainable practices and industrial transformation through the adoption of advanced technologies, enablers, and incentives. These efforts are reflected under the "Make it in the Emirates" initiative, a strategic platform that drives local manufacturing and supports businesses in adopting innovative technologies that promote investment in sustainability.

His Excellency underscored that "Make it in the Emirates" is both an initiative and an annual event, serving as a key platform to showcase the UAE's global competitive advantages to industrial investors on an international level. By attracting manufacturers and investors to the UAE, the initiative boosts local production capabilities, enhances supply chain resilience, and promotes self-sufficiency, particularly in critical strategic sectors such as food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.

His Excellency also emphasized the strategic partnership between Coca-Cola Al-Ahlia Beverages and Emerge to launch a 1.8 MW photovoltaic solar power plant. This project marks a significant milestone in incorporating renewable energy into manufacturing, aligning with the industrial decarbonization roadmap unveiled by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology during COP28.

Finally, His Excellency invited investors and manufacturers to participate in the fourth edition of the "Make it in the Emirates" Forum, which will be held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from May 19 to 22, 2025. This edition is expected to be the largest and most comprehensive yet, featuring over 20,000 participants, 5,000 "Made in UAE" products on display, and, for the first time, a dedicated pavilion showcasing Emirati handicrafts

“We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices across our operations,” said Banu Karakullukcu, CEO of Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company. “The installation of solar panels at our Al Ain plant is a testament to our shift towards renewable energy. Partnering with Emerge allows us to bring this vision to life and support the UAE’s Green Agenda. This project sets a strong example, and we are eager to implement similar initiatives at our other plants in the region.”

With the completion of phase one, the solar power project meets 18% of Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company production plant’s total energy needs with solar power. This year, phase two will add an additional 5%, bringing the total solar contribution to 23%. As part of the partnership with Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company, Emerge will operate and maintain the solar energy project for the next 25 years.

“At Emerge, we are committed to supporting organizations to reduce their environmental impact and become more sustainable on the road to realizing the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategy. This solar plant is a great example of how innovative clean energy solutions can drive both environmental and business outcomes – in this case, helping Coca Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company meet their sustainability goals while reducing electricity costs,” stated Michel Ali Saab, General Manager of Emerge.

Renewable energy solutions like the solar power project demonstrate how the UAE is empowering organizations to reduce emissions and align industrial growth with environmental preservation.

Through collaborations like this, Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company aims to inspire broader action, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future for the UAE.

• Two companies, Larsen & Toubro and POWERCHINA selected as preferred Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors for the project, which will be built in Abu Dhabi

• Masdar selects Jinko Solar and JA Solar as preferred suppliers for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and CATL as preferred supplier for the battery energy storage system (BESS) for the combined solar and BESS project – largest in the world

• Masdar, in collaboration with EWEC, is developing the world’s first ‘round the clock’ gigascale combined solar and BESS project, capable of delivering 1GW of continuous clean energy

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, announced today preferred suppliers and contractors to support the development of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ gigascale project, which will combine solar photovoltaic (PV) power and battery storage to deliver uninterrupted renewable energy.

JA Solar and Jinko Solar, two of the world's largest PV module suppliers, and CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer and a leading battery energy storage system (BESS) supplier, are preferred suppliers for the project, Masdar announced today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Larsen & Toubro and POWERCHINA have been selected as preferred Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors for the project, which will be built in Abu Dhabi.

Letters of Award for the EPC contractors were signed today in a special ceremony at the Masdar Pavilion at ADSW, with Abdulaziz Alobaidli, Chief Operating Officer, Masdar, signing both. Yu Feng, President of HDEC International, signed for POWERCHINA, with Gao Fei, Vice President of POWERCHINA MENA Headquarter, witnessing. The Letter of Award for Larsen & Toubro was signed by A. Ravindran, Senior Vice President & Head - Renewables IC, with T. Madhavadas, Whole Time Director & Sr. Executive Vice President (Utilities), witnessing.

Masdar, in collaboration with EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), announced at ADSW that it is developing the gigascale project, capable of delivering up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of baseload power 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The project will feature a 5.2GW (DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, coupled with a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) BESS, making it the largest solar and BESS project in the world.

Abdulaziz Alobaidli, Chief Operating Officer, Masdar, said:

Jinko Solar and JA Solar are preferred suppliers for PV modules amounting to 2.6GW capacity each, with both companies utilizing the latest TopCon technology with optimized parameters for maximum efficiency and production for 30 years.

CATL, as preferred supplier for the BESS, would supply its leading TENER technology for the total capacity of 19GWh, which features all-round safety, a long service life, and a high level of integration, ensuring the reliable, stable operation and high efficiency of the entire project lifetime.

 

The solar PV and BESS facility will provide unparalleled stability and efficiency by overcoming the intermittency of renewable energy. The 19GWh battery storage facility will enable seamless integration of solar power into the grid. This initiative also supports the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, and the facility will play a transformative role in energy systems, ensuring the UAE continues to lead by example in delivering towards the historic UAE Consensus agreed at COP28.

Since its establishment in 2006, Masdar has been a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action. The company has developed and partnered in projects in over 40 countries, with a mandate to increase its renewable energy portfolio capacity to 100GW by 2030 and to become a leading producer of green hydrogen by the same year.