Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the UAE’s top-ranked research-intensive university.
Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate on enhancing region-specific research and innovation to address climate change, foster energy diversification, and support economic sustainability.
The MoU was signed by H.E. Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, and Thompson Meng, Vice President of Sungrow PV & Storage BG. The partnership announcement coincided with Khalifa University’s showcase of 11 projects at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2025.
With expertise in solar inverters and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Sungrow has a significant local presence and enjoys well-established brand recognition in the UAE market.
H.E. Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri President – Khalifa University
“The MoU with Sungrow reflects Khalifa University’s dedication to aligning with the objectives of the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050, which targets an energy mix of 44 percent clean energy, 38 percent gas, and 12 percent clean coal. In order to achieve such targets, we aim to help offer transformative solutions from our top-of-the-range academics and researchers with their expertise. We believe this MoU with Sungrow will pave the way for contributing to the UAE’s energy objectives and deliver effective innovations through the synergy created from this collaboration.”
Thompson Meng, Vice President of Sungrow PV & Storage BG, added that, “Our cooperation with Khalifa University is of great significance to Sungrow. Guided by our mission ” Clean power for all”, we are eager to contribute to the transition to clean energy and enhance power grid support in this region. We can plan a greater blueprint together by collaborating with Khalifa University!”
Sungrow and Khalifa University will conduct advanced system innovation development and solution performance optimization under GCC climate conditions. The strategic partnership will include: joint experiments and prototype development, exploration of sponsorship and collaboration opportunities with additional stakeholders, and establishment of research and testing facilities.
A delegation from Sungrow recently visited the labs and the research facilities of Khalifa University’s Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC), expressing interest in collaboration on some of the ongoing research projects. This partnership is expected to drive innovations in the UAE’s renewable energy sector.
