The Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), and Emerge Limited, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, have announced breaking ground on the largest solar plant installation in Sharjah to date. According to the agreement with SNOC, Emerge will handle the entire project lifecycle under a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) model. This includes financing, design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of the solar modules for 25 years.
Net-zero emissions by 2032
The 60MWp ground-mounted solar power plant, located at SNOC’s Sajaa Gas Complex, will generate enough clean energy to offset 66,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. That is equivalent to removing more than 14,600 cars from the road each year.
In addition, SNOC and Emerge’s project supports the Sharjah oil major’s commitment to decarbonization and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2032. The project will significantly decrease SNOC’s dependence on traditional fossil fuels for its operations. Moreover, it will provide a cost-effective source of clean energy for the emirate.
“SNOC is happy to witness this significant milestone on its path to achieve net-zero by 2032 across its own operations and to support the emirate of Sharjah’s sustainability agenda and commitment to protecting the environment,” stated SNOC CEO Hatem Al Mosa.
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Supporting the UAE’s transition
SNOC and Emerge’s solar project aligns with the UAE’s ambitious Net-Zero 2050 strategy. In addition, it contributes to the UAE’s transition towards a more sustainable, environmentally conscious future for Sharjah and the wider region by promoting renewable energy sources.
“Our turnkey solutions offer businesses like SNOC the ability to transition towards a sustainable future without upfront costs. This project will empower SNOC to achieve its decarbonization goals, and also to secure a more cost-effective energy future for the Emirate as a whole,” stated Emerge general manager Michel Abi Saab.
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