The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has inaugurated a 6.3-megawatt solar power plant in the Union of the Comoros, funded with AED 25.7 million (US$7 million).
This milestone project significantly boosts the country’s energy infrastructure, meeting growing electricity demand while promoting sustainable development.
The plant provides clean and reliable electricity to the capital city of Moroni and surrounding areas, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, cutting carbon emissions, and improving the quality of life for residents.
Connected to the national grid via medium-voltage lines, it marks a major step toward long-term energy security for the island nation.
The project reflects the ADFD’s commitment to sustainability and aligns with both the UAE’s international development strategy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
President Azali Assoumani led the inauguration ceremony, joined by UAE Ambassador Jumaa Rashed Al Remeithi and senior officials from both countries.
The President praised the UAE’s leadership in climate action and acknowledged ADFD’s vital role in advancing renewable energy in developing nations.
He called the plant a transformative project, one that not only addresses energy challenges but also contributes to economic growth and job creation.
Ambassador Al Remeithi highlighted the initiative as a symbol of the deep UAE-Comoros partnership and the UAE’s dedication to climate resilience and sustainable development.
ADFD Director-General Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi described the project as a landmark achievement for the Comoros, reinforcing ADFD’s commitment to clean energy investments that bring long-term environmental and economic benefits.
He emphasized that renewable energy is key to reducing emissions and achieving lasting development for partner nations.
The new solar power plant builds on a long-standing relationship between the UAE and Comoros, with ADFD having provided AED 439.4 million (US$119.6 million) in concessional loans and grants since 1979 to support projects across the energy, healthcare, education, and transport sectors.
