Emirates Waste to Energy Company, a joint venture (JV) between Bee’ah and Masdar, will develop Bee’ah’s landfill into a solar farm, the first of its kind in the UAE.  

Emirates Waste to Energy Company will deliver the solar photovoltaic (PV) project that will comprise up to 120 megawatts (MW) and will be constructed on top of Sharjah’s Al Sa’jah landfill in close proximity to the Sharjah Waste to Energy facility and Bee’ah’s Waste Management Complex, as per the statement. The solar landfill project will be delivered across three phases, with the first phase expected to be completed in 2023.

“Waste is a growing issue in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. However, this project highlights how we can utilise closed landfills to deliver clean energy, while simultaneously supporting the UAE’s clean energy targets and UN Sustainable Development Goals,” said Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar.  

“Bee’ah is looking to create new value from capped landfills while supporting the deployment of renewable energy in the UAE and I am confident that we can replicate this same model of success for other cities in the Middle East,” said Khaled Al Huraimel, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bee’ah and Chairman of the Emirates Waste to Energy Company.

Emirates Waste to Energy Company will be responsible for the financing, design, procurement and construction. Under the terms of the lease agreement, operation and maintenance services will also be provided by the company for a 25-year period.  

Established in 2017, Emirates Waste to Energy Company is also constructing a waste to energy facility in Sharjah and the 30 MW project is due for completion later this year.