Full-Time
Senior Expert
Solar
Masdar
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops and operates renewable energy projects
No salary listed
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
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Must be based in Abu Dhabi.
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- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or finance or related field
- Administer purchasing processes and operations utilizing analysis and judgement in differing situations to solve work related matters in accordance with broad policies and objectives.
- Negotiate terms and conditions and manage the development and administration of contracts and Purchase Orders (POs) in line with relevant policies, procedures, standards and timelines.
- Monitor purchasing service levels to ensure provision of best services to internal customers and to ensure fairness of procurement processes to potential suppliers.
- Prepare the main equipment’s supply RFQ based on the Clients RFP and project documents.
- Consolidate the technical, commercial and project team comments on the RFQ.
- Float the RFQ to various OEM’s and obtain quotations as per the RFQ.
- Coordinate with internal teams to clarify the OEM’s clarifications.
- Present to the project team the evaluation results RFQ process based commercial and technical evaluation results.
- Prepare and float the logistics RFQ to the various vendors and obtain quotation for the logistics.
- Negotiate arm’s length terms and conditions with logistics providers
- Select transportation routes to maximize efficiency by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Coordinate the supply contract preparation with the legal, contract and technical teams.
- Lead the supply contract commercial negotiations to ensure suitability of conditions and ability to meet project schedules.
- Manage schedule of supply to ensure compliance with the overall program of projects.
- Develop material cost forecasts or standard cost lists in close coordination with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
- Coordinate with the technical and project teams to prepare the supply contracts term sheets during the bid preparation and negotiate the terms sheet with the OEM’s
- Prepare the definitive supply contract post bid and negotiate it with the shortlisted OEM’s. Consolidate the legal, technical and project management comments in the supply contract during the preparation period.
- Implement the internal qualification requirements for the main equipment factories as per the best practices and the renewable energy market standard.
- Carry-out the PV modules, inverters, tracker and wind turbines factories qualification process.
- Update the qualification status of the factories as per the agreed frequency.
- Update the qualification requirements to meet the technology improvements.
- Lead the implementation of the main equipment’s quality requirement as per the market standard and the best practices.
- Update the quality requirements as per the market standard and technology update.
- Qualify local OEM’s to meet the local content requirement and liaise with the international vendors in this regards.
- Ensure the accurate documentation of all contracts and POs, records and documents for ease of future reference and to have audit compliance with internal and external auditors.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for significant process and system enhancements.
- Ensure effective communication and consultation between the team and all relevant internal customers and provide adequate visibility of purchasing progress and plans.
- MBA or relevant Master’s degree from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or finance or related field
- 5-7 years experience in purchasing/procuring main equipment for the renewable energy projects like photovoltaic Solar and Wind energy plants or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years of experience in renewable energies EPC works
- Knowledge of renewable energy and traditional energy industry
- Knowledge of processes, templates, tools and systems used in bids and proposals
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize actions and manage a diverse cross-functional team
- Strong commercial risk knowledge base
- Sound understanding of corporate/project finance transactions
- Knowledge of financial, legal and corporate responsibility matters
- Technical knowledge of quality requirements of the photovoltaic modules, inverters, and trackers
- Technical knowledge of performance indicators of PV, inverters, and trackers experience in independent power producer tenders
- Excellent knowledge in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Works of renewable energy projects
- This role is to be based in Abu Dhabi and under (MRS)
Masdar traces its work across renewable energy and sustainable urban development. It develops, finances, and operates renewable energy projects such as wind and solar, while also pursuing low-carbon urban initiatives. It generates revenue from selling electricity, providing consultancy services, and forming partnerships, operating on a global stage with projects across continents. Its business model blends project development, financing, operation, and clean technology innovation, and it hosts Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to convene leaders on sustainability. Masdar differentiates itself through its integrated approach to energy and urban development, its Abu Dhabi origin, and its role as a catalyst for global-scale, public-private collaborations in renewables. Its goal is to accelerate the worldwide transition to sustainable energy and low-carbon living.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2006
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Masdar's capacity surged 150% to 65GW from 2022-2024 via Spain, US deals.
- Masdar's $2.2bn TotalEnergies JV merges onshore renewables across 9 Asian countries.
- Masdar-RWE MoU targets 1GW renewables and storage in Germany by 2030.
What critics are saying
- TotalEnergies 50/50 JV dilutes Masdar's control over $2.2bn Asian assets.
- Fervo Energy's $6.5bn IPO geothermal tech erodes Masdar's solar-wind offtakes.
- China's PowerChina fragments Masdar's $10bn Africa projects inflating costs.
What makes Masdar unique
- Masdar pioneered UAE's clean energy since 2006 as Mubadala subsidiary.
- Masdar consolidates ADNOC, TAQA, Mubadala efforts targeting 100GW capacity.
- Masdar advances green hydrogen and AgriPV like Al Foah farm project.
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Impressive Montenegro renewable energy deal struck in 2024. Masdar and EPCG partner to develop renewable energy projects in Montenegro. In a significant move to advance clean energy in the Balkans, Abu Dhabi's renewable energy powerhouse, Masdar, has officially joined forces with Montenegro's state utility, Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG). The two entities have established a 50:50 joint venture (JV) dedicated to developing large-scale renewable energy and storage projects across Montenegro. Advancing Montenegro renewable energy: A strategic alliance. This landmark partnership combines EPCG's deep-rooted local expertise in energy generation with Masdar's globally recognized capabilities in developing and operating utility-scale clean energy projects. The joint venture, which will be headquartered in the Montenegrin city of Nikšić, aims to significantly enhance the nation's energy security and accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels. The collaboration builds on previous successful engagements, including Masdar's investment in Montenegro's 72-megawatt Krnovo wind farm. This new venture signals a deeper commitment and is a key part of Masdar's strategic expansion into Southeast and Central Europe. A diverse portfolio of clean technologies. The scope of the joint venture is ambitious and comprehensive, targeting a wide array of renewable technologies to build a resilient and modern energy infrastructure. The partnership will focus on deploying: Ready to make big profits? The solar Industry is Booming WE HELP NEWCOMERS to the solar industry start their own solar module production line. Customers can make BIG PROFITS by selling modules and finding investors, without wasting money and time on things they don't need! find your perfect solution * Solar Photovoltaics (PV) * Onshore Wind Power * Hydropower and Pumped Hydro Storage * Stand-alone Battery Storage * Hybrid Systems This diverse technological approach is designed not only to meet Montenegro's domestic energy demands but also to position the country as a key energy exporter. The JV plans to leverage existing and future infrastructure, including the subsea link to Italy, to supply clean energy to the wider Western Balkans and Southern Europe. By harnessing the combined strengths of both companies, this partnership is set to play a pivotal role in realizing Montenegro's clean energy potential and contributing to broader European climate goals. Disclaimer: The information published here is aggregated from publicly available sources. PVknowhow.com does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. If you identify any incorrect or misleading information, please contact Pvknowhow so Pvknowhow can review and, if necessary, correct it. FREE PV-News
Azerbaijan renewable energy push faces fossil fuel reality. Mon April 6, 2026 Azerbaijan is pushing deeper into renewable energy, but oil and gas still dominate the economy. The country is expanding solar and wind projects while trying to reduce long-term dependence on fossil fuels. The shift is real. But so is the country's dependence on fossil fuels, which still dominate exports and much of the economy. Azerbaijan renewable energy push gathers pace. Azerbaijan built its modern economy on oil and gas, a strategy created by former president, Heydar Aliyev. That legacy still shapes the country's energy mix, its exports, and its political importance. The International Energy Agency says oil and gas make up more than 90% of Azerbaijan's exports, even as the country tries to expand wind, solar, hydropower, biomass and geothermal capacity. That tension now sits at the heart of Azerbaijan's renewable energy push. The government wants to diversify the economy, free up more gas for export, and build a stronger clean-energy sector at home. The World Bank said in March 2025 that it approved a $173.5 million loan to help Azerbaijan modernize its energy infrastructure and create conditions for more private investment in renewable energy, especially onshore wind. Officials in Baku say more than 2 gigawatts of green energy capacity should be integrated into the national energy system by 2027. Azerbaijan's Energy Ministry linked that target to the AZURE project and broader grid upgrades. Garadagh Solar plant gives Azerbaijan renewable energy push a flagship project. The clearest symbol of that push is the 230 MW Garadagh Solar PV Plant. Azerbaijan's renewable energy agency says the plant is the largest solar power plant in the Caspian region and the CIS. The agency says it covers 550 hectares, includes 570,000 solar panels, and should generate about 500 million kilowatt-hours a year. Masdar says it developed the 230 MW Garadagh plant and has also signed agreements to develop a further 1 GW of clean-energy projects in Azerbaijan. That gives the country a visible pipeline beyond one flagship installation. The IEA says Azerbaijan has considerable renewable potential, with strong solar and wind resources as well as biomass, geothermal and hydropower prospects. It also notes that practical deployment has lagged behind the scale of those ambitions. Fossil fuel still drives the economy. Azerbaijan is not walking away from oil and gas. It is trying to build a second energy pillar while fossil fuels still pay the bills. That makes the transition strategic, not ideological. The country wants more domestic electricity from renewables, while preserving hydrocarbons as a major export earner. That is why the renewable build-out matters. If Azerbaijan can replace part of its domestic gas-fired generation with solar and wind, it can strengthen energy security at home and keep more gas available for export. That logic also helps explain why the government keeps talking about transmission upgrades, foreign investment and regional power links. Renewable energy shift still in early stages. The country's direction is clear, even if the transition is still at an early stage. Azerbaijan now has a flagship solar plant, outside financing for grid modernization, and a stated plan to bring significant new green capacity online by 2027. But oil and gas still dominate the export economy, and the IEA says renewable deployment has so far remained limited relative to the country's potential. Azerbaijan's renewable energy push is no longer just rhetoric. The bigger question now is how fast the country can turn projects and promises into enough generation to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels at home, while oil and gas remain central to its wealth abroad. Azerbaijan renewable energy plans are moving ahead, but the country still depends heavily on oil and gas. The speed of that transition now matters. Hot this week
UAE global projects, investments pave way for clean energy future. WAM 04 Apr 2026, 13:28 GMT+ ABU DHABI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates is accelerating its position as a global hub for clean energy investment through a series of projects announced and launched in 2026 by its leading national firms. These projects underscore the UAE's commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable energy solutions across Asia, Africa, and Europe, driving both economic growth and significant carbon emission reductions to combat climate change. In January, the UAE adopted the Sustainable Digital Services IT Guideline aimed at promoting renewable energy use, advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, and environmentally friendly IT practices. The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy also introduced the Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy during the World Governments Summit 2026, which provides flexible frameworks for clean energy generation and storage, specifically empowering the agricultural sector to transition toward a high-efficiency power system. Furthering this sector-specific innovation, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) partnered with Elite Agro to launch the first agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) project in the MENA region at Al Foah farm in Al Ain, providing a scalable model for integrating renewable energy into sustainable agriculture. Domestically, the UAE's installed renewable energy capacity has exceeded 7.7 gigawatts (GW), with projects under development expected to raise total capacity to more than 23 GW by 2031. Installed capacity grew 117 percent between 2022 and 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of national policies and the acceleration of strategic projects. Globally, Masdar has reached a global capacity of 65 GW of clean energy as it heads towards its goal of 100 GW by 2030. International expansion in 2026 includes the development of the 150 MW Quipungo Solar Photovoltaic project in Angola, which is slated to power 300,000 homes and generate 2,000 jobs. Additionally, Masdar achieved financial close on a 300 MW solar photovoltaic power plant and 75 MWh capacity battery energy storage system in Uzbekistan, part of a broader investment exceeding $2 billion in the region. The company also signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany's RWE Renewables to expand renewable energy deployment and battery storage systems, targeting up to 1 GW of capacity by 2030 and exploring further expansion to 1 GW by 2035. Masdar also entered a binding agreement with TotalEnergies to establish a $2.2 bn 50/50 joint venture that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia. In parallel, Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities, a Resources Investment company, is expanding the UAE's footprint in clean energy through projects including a 5 MWp grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Berbera in the Horn of Africa, to reduce reliance on diesel and improve energy security. The company also formed an industrial collaboration with Weiheng, a Chinese global manufacturer of battery energy storage systems, aimed at localising advanced clean-energy manufacturing in Abu Dhabi and supporting the UAE's industrial development, energy transformation, and Global South supply-chain ambitions.
UAE... Global clean energy projects and investments in 2026. * Abu Dhabi - WAM Date: April 4, 2026 The UAE continues to solidify its position as a global hub for clean energy investment and the dissemination of sustainability solutions through a package of projects announced for funding and implementation this year 2026 by a group of national companies specialized in this field. These projects embody the UAE's commitment to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to address global energy challenges, especially as the announced project map extends to cover the most populous continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe), enhancing their economic returns and positive environmental impact in terms of reducing carbon emissions and addressing the challenges of climate change. In January 2026, the UAE adopted the Sustainable Digital Services Guide for the federal government, which aims to adopt renewable energy, leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, and employ environmentally friendly practices in IT operations. During the World Government Summit 2026, the Abu Dhabi Energy Department launched the self-supply policy for photovoltaic (solar) energy, allowing the use of smart and flexible solutions for generating, storing, and consuming clean energy. This enables the agricultural sector, farm owners, retreats, and "izab" in Abu Dhabi to rely on renewable energy sources, supporting the emirate's goals of transitioning to a sustainable and effective energy system. Masdar Company For its part, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company "Masdar" announced its collaboration with the globally trusted company "Elite Agro" in agriculture and food production and development, to launch the first agricultural photovoltaic solar energy project in the Middle East and North Africa region. This will be at the "Al Foah Farm" belonging to the company in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, making the project a scalable model for sustainable agriculture and integrating renewable energy solutions in the region. This comes at a time when the installed renewable energy capacity in the country has exceeded 7.7 gigawatts, with projects "under execution" set to raise the total capacity to over 23 gigawatts by 2031. The installed renewable energy capacity in the country grew by 117% from 2022 to 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of national policies and the accelerated implementation of strategic projects aimed at building a more sustainable and efficient energy system. On the global level, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company "Masdar" embodies the UAE's leadership in clean energy, with its total investment portfolio reaching 65 gigawatts as of last January, on its path to achieving the goal of 100 gigawatts by 2030. In 2026, Masdar launched strategic global projects, most notably developing the "Quipungo Solar Project" in Angola with a capacity of 150 megawatts, under the "Royal Sable" program, contributing to stabilizing the electricity grid, supporting sustainable development, serving around 300,000 homes, and creating over 2,000 job opportunities. Masdar completed the financial closure for the Guzar Solar Project in Uzbekistan with a capacity of 300 megawatts and an energy storage battery system with a capacity of 75 megawatt-hours, within international investments exceeding $2 billion. Masdar signed a memorandum of understanding with "RWE" company, aiming to enhance reliance on renewable energy sources and develop the energy system in Germany and across Europe. Under this, both companies will continue investing and exploring opportunities in energy storage battery systems in Germany, while Masdar explores investment opportunities in existing projects owned by RWE in energy storage systems in Germany, targeting reaching a capacity of 1 gigawatt by 2030, alongside exploring cooperation opportunities in developing energy storage battery systems with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt by 2035. Masdar and "TotalEnergies" also signed a binding agreement to establish a partnership with a 50% share each and a total value reaching $2.2 billion. Within this partnership, the two companies will integrate their onshore renewable energy projects in nine countries across Asia. Global South Parallel to Masdar's activities, "Global South Utilities," a subsidiary of "Resources Investment," strengthens the UAE's presence in the clean energy sector at the international and regional levels through innovative projects contributing to the global energy transition. The company announced the launch of a 5-megawatt solar power station in "Berbera" city in the Horn of Africa, as part of the "Green Berbera" vision, which aims to transition from reliance on diesel to a renewable energy system supported by energy storage systems, ensuring clean electricity supply for hundreds of homes and economic activities, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing energy security in the region. Global South entered into a strategic industrial partnership with the Chinese company "Weihing," a global manufacturer of energy storage battery systems, aiming for local manufacturing of advanced clean energy technologies in Abu Dhabi, supporting the UAE's efforts in industrial development, energy sector transformation, and strengthening supply chains directed to markets in the Global South countries.
China and Arab countries enhance cooperation to promote digital transformation and share digital economy opportunities. * Publication date: Wednesday - 08:37 PM | 2026-03-18 Beijing, March 16, 2026 (Xinhua) With the unprecedented acceleration of digital technology development and its reshaping of the global economic structure, cooperation between China and Arab countries is expanding from traditional areas like energy and infrastructure towards high-value-added sectors of the digital economy. From strategic alignment at the government level to the increasing proliferation of new technology applications such as big data and artificial intelligence at the corporate level, a splendid picture of Sino-Arab cooperation in promoting digital transformation is unfolding. - Strategic Alignment: Matching between building "Digital China" and Arab development strategies Digital transformation has now become a common national strategic choice for both China and Arab countries. The 2026 Chinese Government Work Report stated that China will work to develop and expand its "AI Plus" initiative, accelerate the faster application of new-generation intelligent end products and AI agents, and encourage large-scale commercial application of AI in key sectors and fields. Meanwhile, the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) highlighted advancing the construction of "Digital China" to raise the added value of core digital economy industries to 12.5 percent of GDP during this period. At the same time, many Arab countries have placed digital transformation at the heart of their national development strategies to achieve economic diversification, such as "Saudi Vision 2030," "Qatar National Vision 2030," and "UAE Centennial 2071," all of which focus on enhancing policy efforts in developing the digital economy, smart cities, and building information and communications infrastructure, as the main path to achieving sustainable development in the post-oil era, according to an article published in the magazine "Global Affairs." Analysts believe that the significant convergence in development paths provides a solid strategic foundation for digital cooperation between China and Arab countries. Within the framework of jointly building the "Belt and Road," China has proposed building a "Digital Silk Road" aimed at promoting connectivity and communication in information and communications infrastructure and deepening cooperation in the digital economy, which aligns with Arab countries' endeavors to diversify their economies and accelerate their digital transformation. It is worth noting that at the multilateral level, the "Riyadh Declaration" issued during the first China-Arab Summit in 2022, along with action plans within the framework of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, has provided strategic guidance and institutional support for enhancing Sino-Arab cooperation in scientific and technological innovation and building cooperation platforms, reinforcing high-level design for cooperation in promoting digital transformation. - Deepening Applications: Big Data and Artificial Intelligence as New Drivers of Cooperation In this context, applications of big data and artificial intelligence stand out as the most active areas of practical cooperation between China and Gulf Arab countries. As digital transformation in Arab countries enters a deeper phase, their needs are no longer limited to digital infrastructure but have extended to large-scale digital industries and high-value-added intelligent applications. Thanks to their global leadership in AI algorithms, big data analysis, and diverse scenario applications, Chinese companies have become ideal partners for Arab countries in improving the quality and efficiency of digital economy development. In the field of government and public services, applications of digital technologies have expanded rapidly. Yuan Junfeng, General Manager of the Enterprise Business Department for the Middle East and North Africa at the Chinese AI company "iFlytek," said that the company has developed intelligent assistants for government services in cooperation with government entities in the UAE. It has also helped local media institutions establish an Arabic linguistic data center and build a local database for training large language models for Arabic dialects, in addition to creating smart building systems. He added that the company plans to expand AI services in areas such as education and healthcare in the region. Regarding energy transformation and industrial digitization, cooperation between Chinese and Arab companies in integrating AI with the real economy holds promising prospects. During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 held last January, the leading Chinese green technology company "Envision" announced the launch of "Dubai," the world's first AI-physics-based foundational model for energy. Concurrently with the launch, "Envision" signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirati company "Masdar" to develop and deploy large-scale AI-based energy systems, opening new horizons for investment in sustainable infrastructure. This move not only reflects Arab countries' ambitions in clean energy but also presents a Sino-Arab solution for promoting global energy transformation. Furthermore, during the activities of the LEAP 2025 conference, "Tencent Cloud" announced its plan to build its first data center in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia and will invest $150 million U.S. dollars in the coming years to accelerate the digital transformation process in the region. Sino-Arab cooperation also focuses on cultivating local talents, as "Alibaba Cloud," Asia's largest cloud computing company, established a training center in Dubai Internet City aimed at enhancing the skills of its partners and local IT talents through specialized courses and on-site training programs. As China continues to advance the construction of "Digital China" and Arab countries accelerate their digital transformation plans, the potential for Sino-Arab cooperation in the digital economy is expected to continue expanding. Through technological integration and experience exchange, both sides can achieve mutual benefit and contribute to promoting the development of the digital economy at regional and global levels.