Masdar has transferred its ownership in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant to Tadweer Group. The project is now operated through a joint venture between Tadweer and BEEAH Group. The transaction was confirmed in an official statement by Masdar.
The Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant was launched in 2022. It converts non-recyclable waste into electricity. The plant has a current power generation capacity of 30 megawatts. According to the statement, there are plans to double this capacity to 60 megawatts. The plant also aims to increase its processing of hard-to-recycle waste and cut emissions.
Masdar stated that this move will allow it to focus on other clean energy projects. Tadweer, meanwhile, will increase its role in domestic waste-to-energy operations. BEEAH will continue to work with Tadweer under the new ownership structure.
Masdar said it values its past partnership with BEEAH. Tadweer described the asset as a way to grow its capabilities in waste management and energy recovery. BEEAH stated it looks forward to expanding the plant’s performance under the new partnership.
Masdar has not exited the energy sector. It continues to be active in other projects across the UAE and globally. For example, Masdar is working on solar and wind power developments in different countries. These include projects in the UK, Indonesia, and Central Asia.
In the UAE, one of Masdar’s lesser-known projects includes the Etihad Rail Solar Plant. This plant will provide energy for operations along the railway corridor. The capacity of this solar facility is about 15 megawatts and is located in Abu Dhabi.
Another Masdar-linked initiative is the solar microgrid pilot in Liwa. This small-scale project provides off-grid power using solar panels and battery storage. The capacity of the pilot is 1.2 megawatts with storage of around 1 megawatt-hour. It is used to test energy delivery in remote desert locations.
