Ignite Energy Access to Establish Global Headquarters in Abu Dhabi
The multi-year agreement will drive off-grid solar projects, expanding energy access in rural communities.
Mar 16, 2025
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed an agreement with Ignite Energy Access, a global platform focused on clean and sustainable energy solutions, to establish Ignite's global headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
As part of the multi-year agreement, Ignite Energy Access will develop and deploy off-grid solar projects to power rural communities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative also extends to sustainable agriculture, eco-friendly transport and digital infrastructure, including providing internet access to remote areas. The company, which launched in January 2024, aims to connect 100 million people to renewable energy by 2030.
Abu Dhabi has been rapidly expanding its renewable energy portfolio. The emirate is already home to Masdar, a leading global renewable energy company, which has spearheaded solar projects such as Noor Abu Dhabi, one of the world's largest single-site solar plants. Additionally, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai continues its expansion, with plans to reach 5,000 MW capacity by 2030.
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