Sungrow, a global leader in solar inverters and energy storage systems, has been selected to provide inverters for a 60MW solar power plant project in Sharjah. The plant, being developed by Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, is aimed at powering operations for the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC).
The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the project has been awarded to Tech Clean Mustakbal Al. The solar power plant, set to be the largest in Sharjah, will be located at the Sajaa Gas Complex, where it will harness solar energy to support SNOC’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2032.
Excess energy produced during the day will be exported to the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), which will provide electricity back to SNOC’s operations at night. The project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 66,000 tonnes per year, equivalent to removing more than 14,600 cars from the road annually.
Hatem Al Mosa, CEO of SNOC, expressed the significance of the project, stating, “SNOC is pleased to witness this important step on its path to achieving net-zero emissions by 2032 across its operations and supporting Sharjah’s sustainability agenda and commitment to environmental protection.”
The initiative aligns with the UAE’s ambitious Net-Zero 2050 strategy, reinforcing the country’s transition to a sustainable future. Sungrow’s Vice President of Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems, Meng Thompson, highlighted the company’s commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions globally, noting, “This project in Sharjah is a testament to Sungrow’s continued efforts to promote sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
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