EWEC Announces Partners to Develop 1.5GW Khazna Solar Photovoltaic Project in Abu Dhabi

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) announced the award for its new 1.5 GWac Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project located near the Al Khazna area of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The development of the utility-scale solar power plant was awarded to ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions, and Masdar, a global clean energy leader, as the local shareholder. Following the award, the project’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed between EWEC and the two companies.

EWEC awarded the Khazna Solar PV contract after a comprehensive procurement process. The PPA is structured as an energy purchase agreement whereby EWEC will pay only for the net electrical energy supplied by the plant. Under the terms of the PPA, ENGIE and Masdar will design, finance, build and operate the plant, which will be located near the Al Khazna area of Abu Dhabi. To optimize operational performance and long-term efficiency, the project will integrate advanced digital solutions, including IoT-enabled sensors, cloud-based monitoring platforms, big data analytics, and robotic cleaning systems to ensure optimal panel performance and reduced maintenance costs.