Latest announcement on the united arab emirates wind power and energy storage policy

Who supplied the 27MW wind project in Abu Dhabi?

PowerChina was the main engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the programme and Beijing-based GoldWind Group was the main equipment supplier. The project marks the first time that the UAE has added utility-scale wind power to its energy mix. The 27MW wind project in Delma Island, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Masdar

Why is wind energy unviable in the UAE?

Wind energy was previously unviable in the UAE due to low wind speeds, but innovations in climate technology made the project “scalable and economically viable”, Masdar said. The initiative benefited from larger turbines, lower hardware prices and the discovery of a unique weather phenomenon that generated high winds at night.

Who is buying wind power from Emirates water & electricity company (EWEC)?

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has signed a purchase agreement with Masdar for the power generated from the wind projects. PowerChina was the main engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the programme and Beijing-based GoldWind Group was the main equipment supplier.

What is a new energy policy in the UAE?

Suhail Al Mazrouei stated that in April 2023, the Cabinet approved a policy to regulate the UAE's energy services market, enhancing collaboration between energy services firms, government entities, and the private sector. This policy outlines operational and financing mechanisms for various partnerships aimed at improving energy efficiency.

How will UAE's energy policy affect air quality?

It will also enhance air quality by 32 percent through a reduction of carbon emissions by 63 million tonnes and is expected to save AED14 billion by 2050. He said that in April 2023, the UAE Cabinet approved a policy to regulate the energy services market.

Why did US Secretary of energy visit Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi: The US Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, emphasised the strong and growing strategic partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in the fields of energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technology during his visit to the UAE.