ADNEC Group Partners with Positive Zero to Power Abu Dhabi Centre with Solar Energy

ADNEC Group, a Modon Company and global leader in managing strategic assets and events, has announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Positive Zero, the Middle East’s leading provider of decarbonization and energy transition solutions. The agreement, signed during the World Future Energy Summit at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, will enable the installation of a 5 Mega-Watt Peak (MWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system on the centre’s roof.

The agreement was signed by Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, and Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of Positive Zero, and witnessed by key representatives from both organizations. Managed by Positive Zero’s Generation arm (SirajPower), the project will span 15 years and cover 21,620 square meters of roof space at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Once operational by year-end, the solar PV system will supply 30% of the centre’s annual electricity needs, reducing carbon emissions by nearly 6,000 metric tonnes annually—the equivalent of powering 1,250 homes for a year.

Aligned with its Sustainability and ESG strategy, ADNEC Group has committed to cutting its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2045. The organization has developed a comprehensive Net Zero Transition Plan that leverages advanced technologies and innovative practices to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

This solar initiative solidifies ADNEC Group’s leadership in sustainable event management, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of major exhibitions and events. By integrating clean energy solutions into its operations, ADNEC Group continues to drive the UAE’s clean energy transition and contribute to national sustainability goals.Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “ADNEC Group’s agreement with Positive Zero exemplifies our commitment to sustainability. By integrating clean energy into our operations, we are setting new benchmarks for the industry while aligning with our sustainability endeavours and the broader UAE vision and ambitions. This agreement reinforces our commitment to achieving Net Zero and aligns with our Carbon Transition Plans.”

Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of Positive Zero, added: “We are honoured to have been selected by the team at ADNEC, one of the world’s most recognizable conference centres, and one that hosts our industry’s most renowned events, namely WFES and ADIPEC. At Positive Zero, we help businesses decarbonize through clean and efficient energy solutions that transform how they generate, manage and consume power. By supporting ADNEC Group’s Carbon Transition Plans, we are collectively accelerating the UAE’s energy transition ambitions.”