Emerge Signs Agreement to Install 13.25MWp Solar PV Plant at Tawazun Industrial Park
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, has signed an agreement to install a 13.25MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), marking a significant step towards integrating clean energy solutions into the industrial sector.
The agreement was signed on the second day of IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Aurelien Delahaye, Deputy CEO ME of EDF, and Ali Alshimmari, Head of Strategic and Special Projects at Masdar. The signatories included Michel Abi Saab, General Manager of Emerge, and Faiz Al Nahdi, CEO of TIP.
The project will comprise an 11.5MWp ground-mounted solar PV plant and a 1.75MWp solar carport, expected to reduce 14,064 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually—equivalent to eliminating the emissions of over 25 percent of the current TIP residents. Construction is set to begin in late 2025.
Faiz Al Nahdi, CEO of Tawazun Industrial Park, highlighted the importance of the partnership, stating:
“Our collaboration with Emerge marks a significant step in integrating clean energy solutions into TIP. 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.”
Michel Abi Saab, General Manager of Emerge, added:
“We are extremely proud to welcome TIP as a client and to demonstrate the value we add as an energy services company. Our turnkey solutions offer businesses like TIP the opportunity to decarbonize and transition towards a sustainable future without upfront costs. We look forward to supporting and empowering TIP to achieve its sustainability goals.”
Emerge will oversee the entire project lifecycle under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) agreement, managing financing, design, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance of the solar plant for a period of 25 years.
