The UAE has strengthened its role in advancing global energy projects in 2025. The country is spearheading solar initiatives financed and executed by national companies across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Officials reported these projects reinforce the UAE’s leadership in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change.

At the start of the year, the UAE announced a tripartite partnership with Italy and Albania. The agreement will develop renewable energy projects in Albania, focusing on solar photovoltaic, wind, and hybrid solutions, with part of the generated power exported to Italy.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) revealed its accelerated global expansion in 2025. Key milestones include:

• Spain: Masdar acquired a 49.99% stake in four Endesa solar photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of 446 MW.
• Indonesia: Masdar and PT PLN signed two agreements to develop floating solar power projects in West Java, including the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant.
• Saudi Arabia: Masdar and partners GD Power and Korea Electric Power Corporation announced financial close for the 2 GW Al Sadawi solar PV project under the National Renewable Energy Programme.

Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, reported a solar agreement with Misk City in Riyadh. The deal will deliver sustainable electricity for 20 years through a 621 kWp rooftop solar plant.

In Madagascar, UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU) signed two agreements with the government to expand renewable capacity. The projects include a 50 MW solar plant with a 25 MWh battery system in Moramanga.

In Egypt, GSU partnered with AH Industrial Management, JA Solar, and Infinity Capital on the Atum Solar Egypt project. The $220 million deal covers a 200,000 square metre complex with a 2 GW solar cells factory and a 2 GW solar modules factory to serve Africa and global exports.

Yemen also reported progress with the expansion of the Aden Solar Power Plant and the commissioning of the Shabwah Solar Power Plant. GSU confirmed that the Shabwah facility supplies clean power to 330,000 households.

The Central African Republic announced the groundbreaking of a 50 MW solar plant in Sakaï, expected to power 300,000 households.

Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development inaugurated a 6.3 MW solar power plant in Comoros, funded with AED25.7 million (US$7 million). Officials revealed the project will enhance energy infrastructure and support economic growth.

The UAE’s international energy projects highlight its growing global influence in renewable energy and its commitment to a sustainable future.

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