In recent years, China's advanced new energy technologies have been making positive contributions to the global energy transformation. According to reports from The South China Morning Post on June 15th, Abdullah Humaid Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Energy Board in the UAE, visited China and held talks with several Chinese companies in Shanghai. He stated that China's new energy technology development is astonishing, and Abu Dhabi is prepared to accelerate the introduction of Chinese technologies.
The Abu Dhabi Energy Authority was established in 2018. It is responsible for the planning and development of the energy sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its role is to ensure that energy transitions are effectively carried out, thereby supporting the sustainable development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Last week, Jawlan led a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Energy Authority to visit China and attend the 18th Shanghai International Water Exhibition. Jawlan told The South China Morning Post that the delegation met with 22 Chinese companies in Shanghai, aiming to deepen cooperation with leading enterprises in the Chinese new energy industry and promote the development of infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.
Jialuan said, “The scene we see here is amazing. They are already prepared to develop suitable solutions for Abu Dhabi, which is exactly what we want to achieve.” He pointed out that Abu Dhabi plans to add at least 3 million kilowatts of solar power generation capacity each year, which will create strong demand for the technology and services of Chinese companies.
"China's industrial transformation under the 'dual-carbon' target aligns with the opportunities and challenges faced by Abu Dhabi, said Jiawan. "We have a great opportunity to seize the moment and accelerate the pace of change. We must intensify cooperation and expand the scale of our partnership."
File photo: Abdulla Humaid Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Energy Authority in the UAE. Video screenshot
He added that with the booming development of the artificial intelligence industry, the demand for renewable energy is increasing. Abu Dhabi will provide Chinese companies with efficient logistics and policy support to accelerate the construction process. He gave an example: it only takes six weeks to build a supercharger station for electric vehicles in Abu Dhabi, which demonstrates the efficiency of the UAE and the speed of Chinese production.
In addition, Jalvan revealed that Abu Dhabi is studying China's latest AI and robotics technologies in order to improve productivity.
The UAE is vigorously promoting its "Energy Strategy 2050", with the goal of significantly increasing the proportion of clean energy. China, which has become an important partner in the UAE's energy development, plays a leading role in the field of new energy technologies.
The South China Morning Post pointed out that Chinese companies are leading in the fields of green energy, electric vehicles, and robotics. China's extensive industrial supply chain can bring significant benefits to the Middle East. In recent years, Chinese companies have continuously expanded their business in the Middle East, contributing to the development of green energy industries there.
The Griffith Asia Institute in Australia estimates that between 2018 and 2023, Chinese companies invested a total of $9.5 billion in green energy projects in the Middle East. Among these investments, the UAE has been considered the preferred destination for Chinese new energy companies to invest in the Middle East, covering areas such as infrastructure, electric vehicles, batteries, and AI.
The surge in AI computing power and data centers has led to a significant increase in electricity consumption, further driving the market demand for battery management systems, power conversion systems, and energy storage systems (ESSs). South Korean market research firm SNE Research states that China holds a dominant position in the global energy storage system industry, with Chinese companies accounting for more than 80% of the market share.
