In a landmark step towards advancing sustainability, Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company, in collaboration with Emerge – a joint venture between UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF Group, inaugurated a 1.8-megawatt solar power plant at its production facility in Al Ain. The project marks a significant milestone [2] in Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and renewable energy adoption, aligning with the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030 and national sustainability ambitions.
The newly activated solar power plant is designed to deliver clean and renewable energy to the facility, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and significantly lowering overall carbon emissions. Utilizing cutting-edge technology such as bifacial panels, advanced inverters, and smart monitoring systems, the plant represents the future of energy solutions in the region. The plant can avoid approximately 1,566 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually – equivalent to meeting the electricity needs of more than 300 homes for an entire year. Additionally, the solar power plant will help reduce oil consumption by more than 3,600 barrels per year, underscoring its contribution to environmental conservation.
His Excellency Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, highlighted that sustainability serves as a fundamental pillar of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300 Billion. The strategy aims to strengthen the industrial sector while supporting climate neutrality by encouraging sustainable practices and industrial transformation through the adoption of advanced technologies, enablers, and incentives. These efforts are reflected under the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative, a strategic platform that drives local manufacturing and supports businesses in adopting innovative technologies that promote investment in sustainability.
As part of the partnership with Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company, Emerge will operate and maintain the solar energy project for the next 25 years. “At Emerge, we are committed to supporting organizations to reduce their environmental impact and become more sustainable on the road to realizing the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategy,” said a representative from Emerge.
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[1] Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company partners with Emerge for solar energy project in Al Ain factory https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/coca-cola-al-ahlia-beverages-company-partners-with-emerge-for-solar-energy-project-in-al-ain-factory-h0i8l47v
[2] Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company partners with Emerge for solar energy project in Al Ain factory https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/coca-cola-al-ahlia-beverages-company-partners-with-emerge-for-solar-energy-project-in-al-ain-factory-qx36dkr2