To that end, Marubeni and the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to look at efficient use of water and electricity, as well as whether hydrogen production from wind and solar energy is technically and commercially viable. The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), established in February 2018, seeks to future-proof the Emirate’s energy sector to enables economic growth, energy security and sustainable development.
Solar power supply is dependent on weather conditions; hence hydrogen can serve as temporary energy to provide a stable supply of electricity. Hydrogen is also an effective energy in reducing global warming, as it can be efficiently utilized without emitting carbon dioxide when combusted.
Hence, Marubeni is striving to create a hydrogen supply chain in sun-soaked UAE. Hereby, local UAE partners on the ground and Marubeni’s technical experts will research, develop, and share their knowledge in the areas of renewable energy, hydrogen production, supply and distribution.
Marubeni, a leading developer and operator of international Independent (Water and) Power Projects (IPPs), partly owns and operates five projects in the United Arab Emirates, including the Sweihan PV Solar IPP, which has an installation capacity of 1,177MW.