As the global push for clean energy accelerates, strategic international partnerships are playing a vital role in addressing both supply and demand challenges. In this context, German technology group Wilo and the UAE’s clean energy leader Masdar have entered a cooperation agreement to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives in the Middle East and beyond.

The agreement, signed in the presence of North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership that aligns with both companies’ goals of driving sustainable innovation.

“The cooperation agreement as the beginning of the partnership symbolically shows what the response to the global energy shortage must look like. We need the expansion of renewable energy generation on the one hand and the expansion of energy efficiency initiatives on the other. Only if we think about the supply and demand sides together can the ambitious energy transitions succeed worldwide,” said Oliver Hermes, President and CEO of the Wilo Group. “The great challenges of our time can only be overcome together. We therefore firmly believe in the power of strong partnerships – such as between Wilo and Masdar.”

Husain Al Meer, Director Global Offshore Wind & UK at Masdar, emphasized the synergy between the two companies: “This agreement unites two organisations with complementary strengths, delivering powerful synergies for our customers and communities, and embodying our vision for a cleaner, more efficient world. It promises the advent of innovative, seamlessly integrated solutions, with Masdar supplying our green energy expertise and Wilo leveraging its cutting-edge cooling and heating technologies and manufacturing capabilities. This partnership will also strengthen our links with Germany – a vital market for us and a key focus of our investment strategy.”

The signing took place at Wilo’s newly expanded production plant in Dubai during Minister-President Wüst’s delegation tour of the UAE and Qatar. Jens Dallendörfer, Regional CEO of Wilo AMEA, also attended the ceremony.

“As an international technology company with strong roots in North Rhine-Westphalia, Wilo is an example of the transformation of our industry,” said Wüst. “We need this strength to make North Rhine-Westphalia the first climate-neutral industrial region in Europe.”