UAE-based renewable energy solutions provider Empereal Ruby Energy & Innovations and Uzbekistan’s Solar Nature, dealing in the design and EPCM of solar photovoltaic systems, has signed a pact for joint co-operation on solar photovoltaic and solar thermal projects in Uzbekistan and the Middle East.
The deal was initiated by Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers. Both the firms have participated in the Dubai International Chamber’s New Horizons Central Asia roadshows in March 2023.
As per the deal, there are plans to drive the international expansion of Dubai businesses into select Central Asian markets and also promoting Dubai as a suitable global investment hub for companies from the region including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
The pact was signed in the presence of Alisher Salomov, Consul-General of Uzbekistan in Dubai. Henceforth, the two firms will collaborate in designing and providing medium to large-scale solar solutions for generating clean renewable electricity. It will also cooperate on projects to use solar energy for water recycling and desalination.
Funds will be pumped in from both the sides to help grow the cooperation to more than US$100 million over a five-year period.
Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President & CEO of Dubai Chambers, commented, “The MoU supports the UAE’s efforts ahead of COP28 and the nation’s renewable energy and sustainability ambitions. The agreement also reflects our commitment and strategic approach to boosting private sector projects that focus on enabling the energy transition to support our net zero goals. This involves maximising the share of clean energy sources and ensuring greater efficiency to reduce CO2 emissions from power generation, investing in innovative water desalination technologies, and fostering innovation through Research & Development in these vital areas.”
Commenting on the signing of the MoU, Manoj Divakaran, Managing Director and CEO of Empereal Ruby Energy and Innovations, said, “Uzbekistan is embarking on a rapid path for implementing its energy transition. To support this, there is a large scope for cooperation between the UAE and Uzbekistan within the renewable energy sector, and this was further emphasised over the course of the recent roadshow by the Dubai International Chamber.At Empereal Ruby Energy and Innovations, we are excited to partner with Solar Nature, the leading solar energy engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company in Uzbekistan, and support the country in its energy transition journey.”
Echoing similar views, Farrukh Asralkhodjaev, CEO of Solar Nature, said, “This partnership will further strengthen the friendly relations between our two countries and apply the best practices of Empereal Energy in Uzbekistan. It will also enhance cooperation in the field of green technologies during the energy transition of the country towards a sustainable green economy.”
As per the firm statement, the partnership will provide unique design and technical solutions for the renewable energy market. And with further JVs it is expecting to emerge as one of the leading contributors to the renewable energy and energy transition sectors in Central Asia.
