UAE-based renewable energy company Global South Utilities (GSU) has signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Madagascar to advance the country’s clean energy transition, beginning with a 50-megawatt (MW) solar power project.
Under the first agreement, signed with Madagascar’s Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons, GSU will develop a 50MW solar photovoltaic plant in the city of Moramanga, supported by a 25 MWh battery energy storage system. The plant will connect to the Antananarivo Interconnected Network, helping to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and improve electricity reliability. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months, pending finalisation of a Power Purchase Agreement with the national utility JIRAMA.
A second agreement outlines a broader framework for cooperation, with GSU and the Malagasy government jointly aiming to develop up to 250 MW of additional renewable energy capacity. The partnership includes conducting feasibility studies to assess technical, economic, and environmental potential for large-scale clean energy development.
The agreements were signed at the Iavoloha State Palace in the presence of President Andry Rajoelina, with signatories including Olivier Jean-Baptiste, Madagascar’s Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons, and Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and CEO of GSU.
“This agreement marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand access to clean, reliable energy across the Global South,” said Alshimmari. “We are proud to partner with the Government of Madagascar on a project that supports energy security, economic development, and climate resilience.”
The collaboration highlights the growing UAE engagement in Africa’s green energy transformation. It underscores shared priorities between the two nations to invest in sustainable infrastructure, climate resilience, and regional energy integration.
–Input WAM
