EWEC Debuts Clean Energy Certificates For Wind Energy In UAE

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has introduced Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) for energy generated by the UAE's utility-scale Wind Programme. These wind energy CECs are now available for purchase, allowing entities to certify their clean energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.

The launch of wind CECs follows the UAE's first utility-scale Wind Programme. In Q4 2023, EWEC signed a power purchase agreement with Masdar, a leading renewable energy company, for power from wind farms. The electricity is procured from wind farms located at Al Sila, Sir Bani Yas Island, and Delma Island.

The combined capacity of these wind farms is 99 megawatts of renewable energy. This capacity is sufficient to power around 22,000 homes and displace 115,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

Othman Al Ali, CEO of EWEC, highlighted the significance of this new offering. He said, "This new offering further enables organisations to verify their renewable and clean energy consumption and make tangible progress towards achieving their sustainability and decarbonisation goals. The UAE Wind Programme was a pioneering step in diversifying the country's energy mix, and we are proud to now be able to offer wind energy CECs to businesses and organisations across Abu Dhabi."

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, also commented on the collaboration. He stated, "Masdar's collaboration with EWEC strengthens our goal of delivering bold, ambitious action in the battle against climate change and supporting the UAE's net-zero vision."

CEC Auctions

CEC auctions are open to all businesses and organisations interested in decarbonising their energy consumption. These auctions provide an opportunity for entities to lower their Scope 2 emissions by purchasing certified clean energy.

This initiative marks a significant step towards achieving sustainability goals in the region. By offering wind energy CECs, EWEC supports businesses in verifying their renewable energy usage and reducing their carbon footprint.

With inputs from WAM