Abu Dhabi: Michel Abi Saab, General Manager of Emerge, has affirmed that demand for clean energy is witnessing unprecedented growth in the UAE and the wider region. In 2024 alone, Emerge tripled its capacity compared to the previous year, reflecting the accelerating shift among organisations towards carbon neutrality and operational cost reduction.
According to Emirates News Agency, Abi Saab highlighted Emerge’s establishment in 2021 as a joint venture between UAE-based Masdar and France’s EDF Group. Emerge specialises in decentralised solar energy, energy storage solutions, and integrated hybrid systems, both on-grid and off-grid. He noted that demand for Emerge’s services is growing rapidly, particularly as the UAE remains committed to achieving net zero by 2050. Abi Saab stated that the UAE market has matured and become more receptive to adopting clean energy solutions.
Within just three to four years, Emerge secured projects with a total capacity exceeding 250 megawatts across the region, with over 100 operational sites. The client base includes key partners such as ADNOC, Sharjah National Oil Corporation, SeaWorld, Coca-Cola, and other major institutions, all leveraging Emerge’s solutions to reach sustainability targets more cost-effectively. Abi Saab also mentioned that Emerge’s growth extends beyond the UAE to include the Saudi market, which is witnessing increased interest in solar energy and storage solutions.
The focus is particularly on medium to large companies, as their impact is more significant and can drive real reductions in emissions and energy costs. During the Make it in the Emirates event, Abi Saab announced the signing of three new agreements. One is with a local steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi for the installation of a 1 megawatt solar power station. A second agreement was signed with a local manufacturer in Ras Al Khaimah to install a solar energy system with a storage solution.
The third is a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Development Bank, aimed at providing the necessary financing to accelerate the implementation of solar energy projects across the UAE. This partnership is intended to support companies of various sizes, particularly those looking to adopt clean energy but lacking access to required funding. Abi Saab expressed confidence that the company’s growth trajectory would continue into next year, driven by declining costs of solar and energy storage technologies and strong national commitments to net zero goals.