Abu dhabi: PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, and Yellow Door Energy, a sustainable energy partner for businesses in the Middle East and South Africa, have signed a master lease agreement to bring clean electricity to PureHealth's network of hospitals and clinics in the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, the 25-year agreement aims to strengthen operational efficiency, improve long-term cost predictability, and embed sustainability into the long-term asset planning of the healthcare group. The on-site solar power plants are projected to generate approximately 23.5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity annually, which equates to a reduction in carbon emissions by 7,200 metric tonnes. This initiative aligns with the UAE's national Net Zero by 2050 Strategy.
Under the terms of the master lease agreement, Yellow Door Energy will be responsible for the financing, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the solar power plants across PureHealth's UAE healthcare assets. This solar leasing model allows PureHealth to benefit from clean energy, advancing its ambition to reach Net Zero by 2040. It also reinforces the group's commitment to building a smarter and more sustainable healthcare system, in line with the UAE's national priorities for energy efficiency, digital transformation, and climate action.
Leya Al Damani, Chief Sustainability Officer at PureHealth, noted that the partnership represents a significant step forward in reducing the environmental footprint of the healthcare sector. She emphasized that combining resilient infrastructure with reliable power would enhance operational efficiency across hospitals and clinics, ensuring uninterrupted patient care.
Jeremy Crane, Group CEO of Yellow Door Energy, stated that the agreement would facilitate the supply of clean electricity to PureHealth's network of hospitals and clinics throughout the UAE. He highlighted the company's experience in delivering multi-site solutions under master lease agreements, having generated more than 1.1 terawatt-hours of clean electricity from its projects.
The partnership supports both PureHealth's Net Zero 2040 target and the UAE's broader Net Zero 2050 Strategy, contributing to the country's efforts in climate action and energy sustainability.