Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) is the sole procurer of water
and power within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and beyond, with the mandate to
ensure the supply of water and power to consumers. EWEC is part of ADQ, one
of the region’s largest holding companies with a diverse portfolio of major
enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy. EWEC was
formed in November 2018, succeeding the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity
Company (ADWEC).
To support UAE demand for water and electricity, we procure supply from 16
plants across the UAE (12 current and four in the near future), including
conventional power plants as well as two solar power plants, one of which is
the largest single-site solar power plant in the world.
The Future Reverse Osmosis (RO) project consists of a standalone greenfield RO seawater desalination plant to be located in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The plant will desalinate up to 273,000 cubic metres per day.
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Power Project
The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project is a 400-megawatt power project that will provide operating reserves and add flexibility to the system. BEES will play a crucial role in improving the system's operability and enhancing overall network stability.
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Power Project
Taweelah C Independent Power Producer (IPP) Project
Taweelah C Independent Power Producer (IPP) Project
The Taweelah C Independent Power Producer project is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant located in the Al Taweelah Power and Desalination Complex. The carbon-capture-ready project will primarily provide transitional capacity to support the integration of renewable energy projects and to provide additional flexibility.
Madinat Zayed Independent Power Producer (IPP) Project
Located in the Madinat Zayed area, 120 kilometres Southwest of Abu Dhabi City, the Madinat Zayed Independent Power Producer (IPP) project is an Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) plant. The project will provide transitional capacity to support the accelerated integration of renewable energy into the system.
Madinat Zayed Independent Power Producer (IPP) Project
Zarraf Solar PV
Zarraf Solar PV
Zarraf Solar PV is one of the world’s largest single-site solar power plants, with a generation capacity of 1.5 GW (AC). The plant will supply clean, renewable electricity, powering approximately 160,000 homes and reducing CO2 emissions by up to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually. This landmark project is a significant step towards achieving EWEC’s target of increasing Abu Dhabi’s solar power capacity to at least 10 GW by 2030, contributing to the UAE's energy transition and decarbonisation goals.
Round The Clock (RTC) Project in Abu Dhabi is the world’s first large-scale, combined solar power and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), delivering 1 gigawatt (GW) of baseload power every day. Featuring a 5.2 GW (DC) solar PV plant and a 19 GWh BESS, it will provide continuous, clean energy 24/7. This groundbreaking project supports the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero by 2050 goals, setting a global benchmark in renewable energy innovation and ensuring reliable, sustainable power for emerging technologies.