Roofsol Energy Signs 3 MWp Solar PPA with RAK Ceramics

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Roofsol Energy, a UAE-based solar developer, has signed a 3 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with RAK Ceramics, the emirate’s flagship industrial group. The agreement, reported by Energetica India Magazine, will see Roofsol install, own, and operate rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic systems across RAK Ceramics’ manufacturing facilities in Ras Al Khaimah, supplying clean electricity at a fixed tariff for a contracted period.

The 3 MWp installation is expected to generate approximately 4,800 MWh of renewable energy annually, offsetting an estimated 3,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. This represents a meaningful step toward RAK Ceramics’ stated sustainability targets, which include a 20% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 (against a 2020 baseline) and alignment with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. The PPA model allows RAK Ceramics to adopt solar with zero upfront capital expenditure, paying only for the energy produced at a rate competitive with grid electricity.

Roofsol Energy, which has deployed over 50 MWp of commercial and industrial solar across the GCC, will handle engineering, procurement, construction, and long-term operations & maintenance. The project utilizes bifacial modules and string inverters optimized for the high-temperature, high-irradiance conditions of the northern UAE. Construction is slated to begin in Q4 2026, with commercial operation targeted for H1 2027.

For RAK Ceramics, the solar PPA complements a broader decarbonization program that includes waste heat recovery from kilns, fuel switching from heavy fuel oil to natural gas, and the AI-driven energy optimization mentioned in the company’s recent digital transformation announcements. The combined effect of these measures is projected to reduce the group’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 15-18% over the next five years.

The deal also highlights the growing maturity of the UAE’s distributed solar market. Since the introduction of net metering regulations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the subsequent adoption of similar frameworks in the northern emirates, corporate PPAs have become a preferred route for energy-intensive manufacturers to green their power supply without balance sheet exposure. RAKEZ has facilitated this trend by offering streamlined approvals for rooftop solar within its zones and coordinating with the federal electricity regulator.

From a branding perspective, the partnership reinforces RAK Ceramics’ positioning as a sustainability leader in the global ceramics industry — a sector traditionally associated with high thermal energy demand and emissions. The company’s sustainability credentials are increasingly a differentiator in export markets, particularly in Europe and North America, where carbon border adjustment mechanisms and green procurement policies are tightening.

For Roofsol, the agreement adds a blue-chip industrial offtaker to its portfolio, enhancing its track record for project finance and enabling further expansion in the northern emirates. The company has indicated plans to develop an additional 10-15 MWp of C&I solar in RAK over the next 24 months, targeting other RAKEZ tenants and government buildings.

The PPA signing was witnessed by representatives from the RAK Municipality and the Federal Electricity and Water Authority, underscoring the regulatory support for private-sector-led renewable deployment. As the UAE prepares to host COP28’s legacy initiatives and advances its Third Update of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution, projects like this demonstrate tangible progress at the emirate level.

In summary, the 3 MWp solar PPA between Roofsol Energy and RAK Ceramics is a practical, scalable example of how industrial decarbonization can be accelerated through public-private collaboration. It delivers immediate emissions reductions, long-term cost certainty for the manufacturer, and a replicable model for other energy-intensive industries in Ras Al Khaimah and the wider UAE.