en.Wedoany.com Reported - Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement aimed at accelerating the deployment of over 30 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity and more than 8 GW of battery energy storage projects planned by EWEC, supporting the UAE's renewable and clean energy goals and driving local industrial growth.
The framework agreement outlines a roadmap for accelerating the deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects, aiming to diversify the UAE's energy mix, enhance supply security, and drive local industrial growth. The agreement also focuses on maximizing domestic value and cultivating local talent and expertise in the UAE. Signed by EWEC CEO Ahmed Ali Alshamsi and Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, the agreement will streamline the steps for Masdar's participation in EWEC's renewable energy project tender processes, covering the entire process from early project development to financial close.
The cooperation between the two parties builds on the success of world-leading projects such as Al Dhafra Solar PV, Al Ajban Solar PV, Khazna Solar PV, and the gigawatt-scale round-the-clock solar and battery energy storage project. The agreement aims to enhance efficiency while maintaining the transparency and independence of EWEC's competitive procurement process.
EWEC CEO Ahmed Ali Alshamsi stated that the framework agreement is a key strategic tool enabling EWEC to accelerate the energy transition, with a target of meeting 60% of Abu Dhabi's total energy demand from renewable and clean energy sources by 2035. By streamlining the development of over 30 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity and integrating more than 8 GW of battery energy storage, EWEC is reshaping the industry landscape and ensuring long-term supply security. This framework also reflects EWEC's commitment to optimizing processes, reducing costs, and further improving operations. Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said that the agreement strengthens long-term cooperation with EWEC, as both parties jointly accelerate the advancement of world-leading solutions such as gigawatt-scale round-the-clock solar projects, while helping to diversify the UAE's energy mix, enhance national energy security, and provide reliable, affordable, and clean electricity to local industries.
The agreement supports the rapid delivery of world-class utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure, in line with the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's "Abu Dhabi Clean Energy Strategic Target for Power Production 2035" and the UAE's "Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative." EWEC stated that through robust planning and strategic partnerships, the entity is executing a comprehensive roadmap with targets including achieving near-zero emission water production by 2030 and meeting 60% of Abu Dhabi's energy demand from renewable and clean energy sources by 2035.
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