Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, supply, and system dispatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, has announced the launch of clean energy certificates (CECs) for energy generated by the UAE’s utility-scale Wind Programme.
This marks the first time wind energy CECs will be available for purchase by UAE entities.
Availability of Wind Energy CECs
The introduction of wind CECs follows the launch of the UAE’s first utility-scale Wind Programme, under which EWEC signed a power purchase agreement in Q4 2023 with Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, for power generated from wind farms.
These CECs will enable entities to achieve their sustainability goals by certifying their clean energy consumption and reducing the carbon emissions of their operations.
Procurement of Electricity from Wind Farms
EWEC procures the electricity generated from wind farms located at Al Sila, Sir Bani Yas Island and Delma Island.
These wind farms have a combined capacity of 99 megawatts of renewable energy, enough to power approximately 22,000 homes and displace 115,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.
Othman Al Ali’s Statement
CEO Othman Al Ali expressed his pleasure at the inclusion of wind energy in the Clean Energy Certificates scheme, stating that it further enables organizations to verify their renewable and clean energy consumption and make tangible progress towards achieving their sustainability and decarbonization goals.
He also highlighted the UAE Wind Programme as a pioneering step in diversifying the country’s energy mix and invited interested parties to participate in EWEC’s upcoming CECs auctions.
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi’s Statement
Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi emphasized the collaboration with EWEC in strengthening the goal of delivering bold action against climate change and supporting the UAE’s net-zero vision.
He added that adding energy generated from the UAE’s first utility-scale Wind Programme to EWEC’s Clean Energy Certificates auction will enhance the importance of the CECs scheme and pave the way to ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Open Invitation for CEC Auctions
CEC auctions are open to all businesses and organizations interested in decarbonizing their energy consumption and lowering their Scope 2 emissions.
The scheme offers entities a competitive edge by holding internationally recognized certificates proving their contribution to environmental preservation and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.