UAE – Mubasher: The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a strategic agreement with Ignite Energy Access to establish its global headquarters (HQ) in the emirate, according to a press release.
Energy Access, a leading pan-African provider of the full range of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions, will be able to scale its operations and expand its regional and global footprint.
The new HQ will reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for clean energy innovation.
This partnership will enable Ignite to scale its operations across Africa, including solar home systems, solar-powered irrigation and hybrid solar inverters, and commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects.
It will also expand its solar-powered digital connectivity solutions to provide internet access to remote communities for the first time.
As part of this collaboration, Ignite Energy Access will deploy standalone off-grid solar projects for use in rural communities, sustainable farming and eco-friendly transportation and construction.
Ignite’s relocation is expected to secure more than 200 high-skilled jobs in Abu Dhabi across technology, finance, and supply chain roles
Under the deal, the company will team up with Abu Dhabi’s broader renewable energy sector, building on previous engagements with leading organisations such as IRENA and Masdar to support the emirate’s energy transition goals.
Badr Al Olama, Director General of ADIO, said: "By fostering innovation, attracting pioneering companies and accelerating sustainable investment, we are developing a future-ready economy, capable of delivering transformative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.”
Yariv Cohen, CEO of Ignite Energy Access, commented: "We see strong alignment between Ignite’s vision and Abu Dhabi’s commitment to advancing net-zero strategies, fostering innovation, and creating long-term environmental impact.”
