Key Takeaways
- Masdar and Elite Agro Holding have announced the first agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) project in the MENA region.
- The pilot project is located at Elite Agro’s Al Foah Farm in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, and was unveiled during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
- The initiative integrates solar power generation with greenhouse-based crop production to optimize land, water, and energy use.
- The project supports the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, Net Zero 2050 ambitions, and the National Food Security Strategy 2051.
- The AgriPV model is designed as a scalable reference for arid and semi-arid regions.
Masdar and Elite Agro Introduce AgriPV Pilot in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has partnered with Elite Agro Holding to launch the first agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) project in the Middle East and North Africa region. The project was announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and will be implemented at Elite Agro’s Al Foah Farm in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
The initiative combines renewable energy generation with agricultural production, positioning the site as a reference model for integrating clean energy into farming systems under arid climate conditions.
Dual Land Use for Energy and Agriculture
AgriPV systems integrate solar photovoltaic panels with agricultural infrastructure, allowing land to be used simultaneously for electricity generation and crop cultivation. In greenhouse settings, the panels provide partial shading, which can reduce heat stress on crops, lower water demand, and support more stable growing conditions.
