Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities has completed the handover of two solar power plants in Yemen to the Public Electricity Corporation after Yemeni authorities requested the withdrawal of Emirati companies. The handover includes the 120 MW Aden solar power plant and the 53 MW Shabwa solar power plant, with all operations and maintenance teams evacuated as of January 22, according to the company. Global South Utilities says the implying that the transfer takes place while both plants are operating at full technical capacity under a formal handover process. The United Arab Emirates pulled its remaining military forces out of Yemen at the end of last month following a Saudi-backed call. Global South Utilities had planned a $1 billion energy portfolio in Yemen exceeding 1,000 MW, while several renewable projects under development are paused after its exit, and the company is owned by Resources Investment and is expanding its presence in Africa and Asia.