Japanese Ambassador to the UAE visits Noor Abu Dhabi

Japanese Ambassador to the UAE visits Noor Abu Dhabi

H.E Akio Isomata, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United Arab Emirates, visited Noor Abu Dhabi solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, located in Sweihan just an hour and a half from Abu Dhabi city. The plant is one of the world’s largest single-site solar PV plants, generating 1.2 GW of clean solar power for the Abu Dhabi grid.

The visit came as part of a tour hosted by officials from Noor Abu Dhabi and Marubeni Corporation, a major Japanese integrated trading and investment business conglomerate and one of the leading global energy sectors, and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) one of the top 10 integrated utility champion in the EMEA which holds a 60% stake, alongside Marubeni and JinkoSolar which own a 20% stake each.

H.E Akio Isomata, the Ambassador of Japan to the United Arab Emirates said:" I am delighted to have an opportunity to witness the operation of Noor Abu Dhabi with my own eyes. This extensive field of solar panels in the middle of the desert was truly impressive beyond my expectation, and I would like to pay tribute to Sweihan PV Power Company, Marubeni Corporation, and all those participating in this project for its