Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and The EDF Group, has finalized an agreement to establish a 13.25MWp solar PV plant for Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP).
In the presence of Aurelien Delahaye, deputy CEO ME of EDF, and Ali Alshimmari, head of Strategic and Special Projects at Masdar, the agreement was formalized on the second day of IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The signing was conducted by Michel Abi Saab, general manager of Emerge, and Faiz Al Nahdi, CEO of Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP).
The agreement, WAM reported, encompasses an 11.5MWp ground-mounted solar PV plant alongside a 1.75MWp carport, which will collectively prevent 14,064 tons of CO₂ emissions each year. This reduction is comparable to eliminating the emissions produced by more than 25 percent of the current inhabitants of TIP. Construction is set to commence in late 2025.
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The CEO of Tawazun Industrial Park remarked, “Our collaboration with Emerge marks a significant step in integrating clean energy solutions into Tawazun Industrial Park. This project underscores our responsibility to minimise environmental impact while fostering a modern, forward-thinking industrial hub.”
He further emphasized, “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.”
Emerge’s commitment to sustainability
The General Manager of Emerge stated, “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 decarbonise and the ability to transition towards a sustainable future without upfront costs. We look forward to supporting and empowering TIP to achieve its sustainability goals.”
Emerge will further oversee the full project lifecycle under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) agreement. This comprehensive approach includes financing, design, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance of the solar plant for a duration of 25 years.
