The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Siemens Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on renewable energy.
According to the two parties, the collaboration will focus on grid infrastructure, enhancing sustainable development, and exploring potential tech opportunities.
Collaboration areas include:
- Technical workshops and brainstorming sessions,
- Presenting solutions for challenges related to grid expansion and reliability,
- Enhancing industrial development,
- Exploring synergies with local universities and research institutions regarding energy transition, and
- Honing youth skills and expertise in clean energy.
“We are pleased to partner with Siemens Energy to pave the way for a more sustainable energy sector. Such partnerships play a significant role in supporting the UAE’s energy objectives and sustainable development,” said Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at MoEI.
It was shared that the MoU will also:
- Evaluate the current grid infrastructure to integrate renewable energy
- Factor in sustainable energy transition strategies and
- Analyse the hydrogen value chain, including large-scale hydrogen production and storage and its impact on the UAE’s energy landscape and industrial economy.
“Together with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and supporting the UAE’s bold vision, we will pursue our mutual goal of developing sustainable technology solutions to drive energy transition and combat climate change,” commented Khalid bin Hadi, Managing Director of Siemens Energy in the UAE this week.