EWEC and Masdar sign framework to accelerate large-scale renewable deployment, targeting 30 GW solar and 8 GW storage by 2035, supporting UAE’s clean energy goals and net-zero ambitions.
May 06, 2026. By EI News Network
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has signed a strategic Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) with Masdar to fast-track the development of large-scale renewable energy projects across the UAE, marking a significant step in the country’s clean energy transition.
The agreement establishes a structured roadmap to accelerate deployment of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, aimed at diversifying the UAE’s energy mix, strengthening supply security, and supporting industrial growth. A key focus of the framework is to maximise in-country value while fostering local talent and technical expertise.
Signed by EWEC CEO Ahmed Ali Alshamsi and Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, the CFA is designed to streamline Masdar’s participation across the entire project lifecycle—from early-stage development to financial close—while maintaining the transparency of EWEC’s competitive procurement processes.
The partnership builds on a series of landmark projects jointly delivered by EWEC and Masdar, including Al Dhafra Solar PV, Al Ajban Solar PV, and Khazna Solar PV, as well as a gigascale round-the-clock solar-plus-storage initiative. The new framework is expected to enhance execution efficiency and accelerate capacity additions.
EWEC aims to scale its solar photovoltaic capacity to over 30 GW by 2035, alongside integrating more than 8 GW of battery energy storage systems. These efforts are central to achieving Abu Dhabi’s target of meeting 60% of its total energy demand through renewable and clean sources by 2035.
Officials highlighted that the agreement aligns with the UAE’s broader clean energy ambitions, including the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and Abu Dhabi’s Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035. The collaboration is also expected to support near emissions-free water production by 2030 through integrated planning of power and desalination systems.
The CFA underscores the UAE’s continued push toward building large-scale, cost-efficient renewable infrastructure while reinforcing its position as a global leader in clean energy deployment.

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