Kuwait city: Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council member Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, Yemeni Prime Minister Salem bin Braik, and UAE Ambassador to Yemen Mohammad Al-Zaabi inaugurated the second phase of the 120-megawatt solar power plant in the Bir Ahmed area of Yemen's interim capital, Adan, on Thursday.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the total capacity of the project is expected to top 240 megawatts upon completion in 2026. The project, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Electricity and Energy, represents a strategic step in the field of renewable energy. It aims to alleviate the suffering of residents in Adan during the summer by reducing the reliance on imported fuel and enhancing the use of clean and sustainable sources. It is the first project of its kind in Yemen and is expected to generate approximately 247,000 megawatt-hours annually. This output will be sufficient to power hundreds of thousands of homes and reduce more than 142,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to emissions from over 85,000 cars.
During his speech, Al-Zubaidi expressed gratitude for the unlimited support provided by the UAE, stating that the project represents a significant step and could serve as a model for other governorates to establish similar stations. UAE Ambassador Mohammad Al-Zaabi affirmed that the second phase of the project was undertaken under the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. He praised the Yemen government's efforts contributing to the project's success and acknowledged the company's commitment to completing the second phase before next summer.