UAE’s Taqa embraces transition with portfolio shake-up
The Emirati utility has committed to a transition strategy that will reduce its reliance on oil and gas for power generation
UAE-based Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) has unveiled plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio as it seeks to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons for power generation and “become a champion for low carbon power and water”. By focusing mainly on solar PV, the company has set a target of increasing the share of power it produces from renewable sources from 5pc to more than 30pc by 2030. Taqa will also improve desalination efficiency by increasing the role of reverse osmosis to 66pc by 2030, with projects already under construction with a capacity of 909mn litres/d. 30pc – Taqa’s target for renewables in generation mix by 2030 Meanwhile, the company intends to increase its d

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