In a strategic effort to reinforce the leadership of the EAU in renewable energy, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), in collaboration with Etihad Water and Electricity (Etihadwe), directed an official delegation to Spain. The aim of exploring associations with the main research institutions and evaluating global avant -garde technologies in solar energy and energy storage, advancing UAES efforts to promote a fair energy transition.
The Eau delegation was headed by its excellence Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Bons Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, and Eng. Yousif Ahmed Ali, CEO or Etihad Water and Electricity. The visit is aligned with the shared commitment of Moei and Etihadwe to boost innovation, the development of the infrastructure focused on the future and the strategic associations with the leaders of the global energy.
The mission is in line with the EAU efforts to accelerate their clean energy transition, improve infrastructure preparation and adopt global best practices. It also strengthens the position of the EAU as a center for sustainable energy and advanced technology.
For the water and electricity of Etihad, the visit supports the development of the Saud Saud Saqr Energy and Innovation Park Al Khaimah, a National Clean Energy Project. The company also seeks the experience of leverage in the management of advanced energy centers.
The delegation visited several prominent institutions, including the Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research of Spain (CIEMAT), a leading European research organization under the Ministry of Science and Innovation. Duration of High Lightness Discussions Yolanda Benito Moreno, general director of the director of CIEMAT, the delegation explored possible collaborations between several fields. The visit was followed by a guided tour of CIEMAT laboratories, showing pioneer research projects and vanguard technological applications.
The delegation also toured the Almería Solar Platform (PSA), the largest concentrated solar research installation in Europe, where they examined thermal storage systems and desert condition technologies: Keys Bintar Research Park.
In addition, the visit included the Masolarmosolar plant, one of the world’s first solar facilities to use thermal storage for continuous electricity generation. This project exemplifies a sustainable model and 24 hours for the generation of renewable energy that is aligned with the objective of Moei and Etihadwe to integrate more renewable in the EU electric network.
Through this visit, MOEI and Etihadwe sought to establish long -term associations with the main research institutions, supporting the EAU 2050 energy strategy and train national talent with access to global innovations.
