UAE Yemen clean energy investment launches a $1 billion portfolio to deliver solar and wind power to two to three million homes. Global South Utilities (GSU), an Abu Dhabi-based firm, leads this effort to modernize Yemen’s battered electricity grid. The initiative promises jobs, emission cuts, and reliable service for essential facilities.
Portfolio Drives Key Benefits
GSU CEO Ali Alshimmari outlined the plan at the Yemen First National Energy Conference in Aden. This portfolio will generate over 6,000 direct and indirect jobs across Yemen. It targets slashing more than 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions while saving 1.25 billion kWh of fuel, equivalent to 330 million litres of diesel.
Partnerships Build Local Capacity
GSU teams up with Yemeni organizations for joint execution and skill development. These collaborations invite private-sector funding and secure long-term project viability. Stable power enables hospitals, schools, and factories to function without interruptions, fueling broader economic recovery.
Shabwa and Aden Projects Lead
GSU already operates the Shabwa Solar Power Plant, a 53 MW facility with 15 MWh storage that powers 330,000 homes. The Aden plant expansion in Bir Ahmed adds 120 MW, reaching 240 MW total by 2026 to serve 687,000 homes. Combined, these sites bring clean electricity to over one million households, curbing fuel imports and annual emissions by hundreds of thousands of tonnes.
Expansion Strengthens National Grid
Plans extend across multiple governorates with fresh solar and wind installations, battery storage boosts, and distribution network upgrades. UAE Yemen clean energy investment matches the UAE’s push for regional stability through renewables. These steps create a resilient system ready for millions more users.
Economic Growth Takes Root
Reliable energy underpins Yemen’s path to prosperity by drawing fresh investments. Long-term ties between local institutions and global players ensure scalability. GSU stresses that this portfolio expands an energy ecosystem for a stronger market and lower costs.
