ROX Capital Group Launched Gulf Energy Storage Platform
The initiative targets expanded manufacturing of diverse battery and long-duration storage technologies in the UAE and Oman.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Energy
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ROX Capital Group has introduced a new platform designed to manufacture and assemble advanced energy storage systems within the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The initiative aims to provide clean power during peak demand periods by leveraging a wide portfolio of battery and long-duration storage technologies.
Why it matters
The Gulf region faces a critical need for reliable clean power after sunset and during high-load periods. This platform seeks to bridge that gap by localizing the manufacturing of specialized storage systems and aligning capital with utility-scale energy projects.
The platform focuses on battery chemistries including vanadium redox flow, lithium iron phosphate, and sodium ion. Long-duration capabilities will incorporate CO2 batteries, gravity-based storage, thermal storage, and compressed-air energy storage systems.
The players
ROX Capital Group
An investment and development firm that manages capital alignment and project logistics for large-scale industrial infrastructure.
Masdar
A prominent renewable energy company based in Abu Dhabi that develops large-scale clean power projects and utility-scale battery storage systems.
The details
ROX Capital Group intends to connect global technology leaders with local market opportunities by providing project development, stakeholder management, and capital alignment. The firm plans to prioritize local manufacturing capabilities wherever such production is deemed commercially viable.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: ROX Capital Group officially announced the new energy storage platform.
2025: Masdar began construction on a 5.2GW solar plant paired with 19GWh of battery storage in Abu Dhabi.
The Big Picture
The regional pivot toward diversified storage mirrors the infrastructure scale established by the Abu Dhabi Masdar 5.2GW solar and 19GWh BESS project. This platform signals a shift from purely solar generation to integrated systems capable of managing long-duration grid stability.
The push for localized manufacturing may eventually lead to lower costs and increased regional availability of utility-scale storage solutions. This transition is intended to provide more reliable power access for commercial and public sectors throughout the Gulf region.
The takeaway
Reliable energy access in the Gulf requires more than just solar generation; it demands sophisticated storage that can handle peak load requirements. Localized manufacturing hubs represent a strategic step toward ensuring these systems can be deployed at the scale necessary for modern grid needs.
Further reading
For more context on regional power grid developments, visit the Energy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Batteries International.
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