EWEC Opens Registration for Clean Energy Certificates Auction
Emirates Water and Electricity Company invites organisations to participate in Q4 2026 auction, offering verified clean electricity certificates to support decarbonisation and ESG commitments
Emirates Water and Electricity Company has opened registration for its fourth quarter 2026 Clean Energy Certificate auction, welcoming organisations to participate until 30th October. This initiative enables businesses to verify their clean electricity consumption, meaningfully reduce their operational Scope 2 emissions and demonstrate robust commitment to environmental, social and governance standards.
Operating as the Single Registrant and Scheme Operator for the scheme established by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy in 2021, EWEC oversees a programme of considerable environmental significance. Each certificate represents the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour of renewable or clean energy, developed in accordance with the internationally recognised I-REC Standard, ensuring rigorous verification and credibility.
The certificates are offered through a competitive Pay as Bid mechanism, with reserve prices established for solar, nuclear and wind categories. Recognising the importance of transparency and participation, EWEC hosts comprehensive awareness sessions for organisations seeking to understand and navigate the procurement process.
Mohamed Almarzooqi, Chief Assets Officer of EWEC, emphasised that these mechanisms play a vital role in decarbonising the broader economy whilst enabling industries to maintain competitiveness within international markets. He highlighted the significance of solar and battery storage projects, noting that each newly commissioned facility expands the pool of verified clean electricity available for certification.
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy ambitions underscore this initiative’s importance. The emirate is progressing towards expanding its solar power capacity to 14 gigawatts by 2030, with further expansion planned to exceed 35 gigawatts by 2035. These expanding renewable energy resources will progressively increase the availability of clean energy certificates, supporting broader sustainability objectives across the region’s economy.