Developers sought for Abu Dhabi’s Khazna solar plant

Developers sought for Abu Dhabi’s Khazna solar plant

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) is seeking developers to build a 1,500 megawatt solar power facility in Abu Dhabi as the emirate ramps up its green energy drive. The utility has issued a request for proposals to qualified companies that have expressed interest in developing the Khazna Solar Photovoltaic project. A total of 27 […]

Clean electricity for 160,000 homes

19 companies qualify for next stage

Utility Ewec has 50% renewables target

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) is seeking developers to build a 1,500 megawatt solar power facility in Abu Dhabi as the emirate ramps up its green energy drive.

The utility has issued a request for proposals to qualified companies that have expressed interest in developing the Khazna Solar Photovoltaic project.

A total of 27 companies submitted expressions of interest last year. Nineteen have qualified for the next stage which is expected to run until the end of September.

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Once fully operational, Khazna will generate enough electricity for about 160,000 homes across the UAE. It is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 2 million metric tonnes per year, equivalent to removing 470,000 cars from the road.

Solar energy is integral to achieving