Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar is partnering with Elite Agro Holding to launch an agricultural photovoltaic project at Elite Agro’s Al Foah Farm in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. The project is presented as the first AgriPV deployment in the MENA region and was announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The AgriPV enables dual land use for power generation and crop cultivation under UAE conditions. The design seeks to lower heat and water stress on crops, enhance irrigation efficiency, and support agricultural productivity. The project aligns with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the National Food Security Strategy 2051. As per the company this project is expected to be positioned as a reference model for combining agriculture and renewable energy in arid climates, with data intended to guide future large-scale AgriPV deployments.
Masdar & Elite Agro partnered to launch MENA’s first AgriPV project
Elite Agro Holding and Masdar have announced an AgriPV project at Al Foah Farm, Abu Dhabi, integrating solar power with agriculture under UAE climatic conditions.
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