Masdar and EUDC Explore Gigascale 24/7 Renewable Energy Project in Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), a global clean energy leader, has signed a collaboration agreement with Emirates Utilities Development Company (EUDC)—the development arm of Etihad Water & Electricity—and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan to explore the development of a gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project in Uzbekistan.
The proposed project would deliver up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of baseload power, combining renewable generation with advanced battery storage to provide reliable, round-the-clock clean electricity. The initiative supports Uzbekistan’s ambitious clean energy targets and reinforces Masdar’s role as a pioneer in next-generation renewable energy solutions.
High-Level Exchange at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026
Documents related to the agreement were exchanged during a ceremony held at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, attended by senior leaders from the UAE and Uzbekistan. The collaboration brings together Masdar’s two decades of renewable energy expertise with EUDC’s utility-scale development capabilities, underscoring the strength of cross-border partnerships in accelerating the global energy transition.
Under the proposed structure, JSC Uzenergosotish, Uzbekistan’s state-owned power offtaker, would purchase the electricity generated by the project.
Building on Proven Gigascale Innovation
The announcement follows Masdar’s landmark launch in 2025 of the world’s first gigascale solar and battery storage project in the UAE, which demonstrated the commercial and technical viability of delivering renewable baseload power at scale.
Masdar’s CEO, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, highlighted that such projects overcome the challenge of renewable intermittency by integrating large-scale battery storage, enabling clean energy to meet the reliability demands of modern economies.
Supporting Uzbekistan’s Clean Energy Ambitions
The project would add to Masdar’s existing renewable energy portfolio in Uzbekistan, which totals approximately 2GW of capacity with investments exceeding US$2 billion. In November 2025, Masdar also signed an agreement to develop Uzbekistan’s largest standalone battery energy storage system, a 300MW / 600MWh project in the Navoi region.
Together, these initiatives are helping to strengthen Uzbekistan’s energy security while reducing emissions and supporting long-term economic growth.
A Blueprint for Global Replication
EUDC Chairman and EtihadWE CEO Eng. Yousif Ahmed Al Ali noted that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to scaling utility-scale renewable solutions capable of delivering dependable, 24/7 power.
Masdar is also advancing similar round-the-clock renewable projects globally, including a 5.2GW solar PV plant integrated with a 19GWh battery storage system in Abu Dhabi and a planned 24/7 renewable project in Kazakhstan delivering up to 500MW of baseload capacity.
Central Asia: A Strategic Growth Market
The CIS region remains a strategic focus for Masdar as it works toward its target of 100GW of global renewable energy capacity by 2030. With active projects across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and beyond, Masdar continues to position gigascale, round-the-clock renewables as a game-changer for meeting the world’s growing demand for reliable, clean power.
This collaboration signals another important step in redefining what renewable energy can deliver—clean, reliable, and scalable power for the future.
