EMSTEEL Group, the UAE-based steel and building materials manufacturer, has partnered with Yellow Door Energy to develop the region’s largest industrial solar PV rooftop project.
The 31.5-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power initiative will power EMSTEEL’s facilities with renewable energy, solidifying the Group’s dedication to advancing self-generating energy sources for sustainable manufacturing in the region.
The project comes as a crucial part of EMSTEEL’s decarbonization strategy implementation and falls in line with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 objectives. Under the partnership, Yellow Door Energy will finance, develop, own, operate, and maintain solar panel installations across 40 EMSTEEL roofs in ICAD 1, Abu Dhabi.
The solar project will comprise rooftop and carport solar installations, including high-efficiency solar panels, with bifacial panels used for carports to enhance clean energy generation.
After completion, the project is expected to produce approximately 50 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity annually, offsetting approximately 16,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions from our scope 2 emissions per year over the next 25 years. The 100 percent self-consumed renewable electricity will directly reduce energy costs and carbon footprint, strengthening EMSTEEL’s commitment to operational efficiency and decarbonization.
Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi Group CEO – EMSTEEL
“Sustainability is at the core of EMSTEEL’s strategy, and advancing our decarbonization efforts is a key priority as we shape the future of sustainable manufacturing. This partnership with Yellow Door Energy marks an important step in implementing our recently published decarbonization strategy, by expanding the use of renewable energy across our operations. By integrating on-site solar power, we are reinforcing our leadership in industrial sustainability, contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 vision, and setting new benchmarks for renewable energy adoption in the UAE’s steel industry.”
Jeremy Crane, Group CEO – Yellow Door Energy, added that, “We are proud to partner with EMSTEEL on this solar lease agreement, enabling them to transition to clean energy while achieving significant cost savings. With a total capacity of 31.5 MWp, this project demonstrates the potential for solar to power our primary industries in the UAE. As a UAE-founded company, Yellow Door Energy remains committed to helping businesses reduce energy costs and decarbonize their operations.”
Construction of the project is set to begin in 2025, with commissioning targeted for 2026. Yellow Door Energy is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end development and ensuring smooth execution while eliminating upfront investment for EMSTEEL.
Through this solar lease model, EMSTEEL can enjoy the benefits of clean energy without operational risk, enabling the company to focus on its core business while advancing its sustainability objectives.
As part of the decarbonization strategy, EMSTEEL aims to achieve a 40 percent reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its Steel Business Unit and a 30 percent reduction in its Cement Business Unit by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year, with the ultimate goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
