Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company and Emerge, a joint venture of Masdar and EDF Group, have launched a 1.8 MW solar power plant at the Coca-Cola production facility in Al Ain. The project is part of efforts to adopt renewable energy in the UAE.
The solar plant will meet 18% of the facility’s energy needs. Phase two, planned for later this year, will increase the solar contribution to 23%. The plant is expected to avoid approximately 1,566 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year. This is equivalent to the electricity use of over 300 homes annually. It will also reduce oil consumption by more than 3,600 barrels per year.
The solar panels use bifacial technology, advanced inverters, and smart monitoring systems. Emerge will operate and maintain the system for 25 years. Coca-Cola Al Ahlia plans to expand solar power to other facilities in the region.
This project contributes to the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030 and supports the country’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategy. It is an example of how industries in the UAE are adopting renewable energy to reduce emissions and energy costs.
Abu Dhabi is also involved in other renewable energy projects. The Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant, one of the largest single-site solar plants in the world, has been operational since 2019. It has a capacity of 1.2 GW and provides electricity to 90,000 homes. Another ongoing project is the Al Dhafra Solar Plant, which will have a capacity of 2 GW when complete.
Abu Dhabi is also working on hydrogen production. The TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais is planning to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for export. Additionally, the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance is exploring the development of hydrogen technologies to serve global markets.
These initiatives highlight how Abu Dhabi is diversifying its energy sources while reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. Renewable energy projects across the UAE are contributing to sustainability efforts and promoting cleaner industrial practices.
