Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Burjeel Holdings have partnered to power 22 healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi with clean energy. This will be verified using Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE).
CECs allow companies to prove their use of renewable electricity and track their Scope 2 emissions. These certificates are issued in one-megawatt-hour units and comply with the International Renewable Energy Certificate Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard).
EWEC supplies clean energy to various sectors in Abu Dhabi through long-term agreements. The company operates Noor Abu Dhabi, a 1.2-gigawatt (GW) solar plant, one of the world’s largest solar plants, and is developing the 2 GW Al Dhafra Solar PV project, which is expected to produce electricity for approximately 160,000 homes.
Apart from large projects, there are smaller renewable energy initiatives in the region. The Municipality has installed solar-powered streetlights in different areas, reducing dependency on the grid. Masdar City, a sustainable urban development, uses rooftop solar panels and energy-efficient systems in buildings.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has started integrating solar power into its operations. The company has set up solar panels at some of its sites to reduce emissions. Some government buildings and schools in Abu Dhabi have also adopted solar energy. The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has initiated a program to install solar panels in select schools to provide clean electricity.
EWEC is also developing the 1.5 GW Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination Plant, which will be powered by clean energy. Additionally, the company has signed agreements to expand wind energy research.
EWEC continues to promote the use of CECs to support organisations in transitioning to renewable energy. The certificates help businesses meet sustainability targets while contributing to the UAE’s clean energy goals.
