Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has highlighted a series of strategic renewable energy projects under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” reinforcing its role in expanding access to clean and reliable electricity across developing countries.
The initiatives form part of a broader effort to accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy systems, while supporting long-term climate resilience, energy security, and inclusive economic development.
As a global development partner, ADFD continues to finance projects designed to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources and expand access to reliable power. The approach aligns with the UAE’s wider development strategy, which places environmental sustainability and climate action at the centre of international cooperation.
This commitment is further strengthened through partnerships with organisations including the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), enabling the delivery of renewable energy projects in developing markets, particularly small island developing states.
His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, said: ” Accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy systems requires coordinated international action and sustained investment. At Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, clean energy investment remains a key pillar of our development mandate, enabling partner countries to expand access to reliable electricity, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen long-term energy security and climate resilience. Through this approach, we continue to deliver high-impact, sustainable development outcomes aligned with global climate priorities.”
Expanding renewable capacity across key regions
Among the projects highlighted is a solar power plant in the Union of Comoros, supported by AED 25.7 million in financing. The facility has a generation capacity of 6.3 megawatts and is expected to stabilise electricity supply while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering emissions.
In Jordan, ADFD financed the Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Complex, a AED 551 million project generating 103 megawatts of electricity—enough to power more than 50,000 homes. The project contributes to Jordan’s national renewable energy strategy by expanding clean energy capacity and reducing dependence on imported fuel.
The Fund has also supported wind energy development in the Republic of Seychelles through a AED 103 million investment. The project includes the installation of four wind farms on Mahé Island, generating a combined 6 megawatts of electricity and supporting the country’s transition away from diesel-based power generation.
In Mauritania, ADFD financed four wind power stations along the Atlantic coastline, delivering a combined capacity of 270 kilowatts to coastal communities. Alongside energy generation, the project incorporated technical training programmes to support local capacity building and long-term operations, contributing to job creation and wider socioeconomic development.
Long-term development impact
Across its portfolio, ADFD’s renewable energy investments are designed to deliver both immediate and long-term benefits—improving access to essential services, strengthening national energy systems, and supporting economic resilience.
Since its establishment in 1971, the Fund has financed projects across key sectors including energy, infrastructure, water, and agriculture. Through continued collaboration with international partners, ADFD remains focused on delivering sustainable development solutions that address evolving global challenges while generating lasting impact.
