The signing ceremony of the agreement was held at the World Green Economy Summit 2024 in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group and Emirates Airline; and His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Director General and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
The project includes the development, engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which provide electricity from sunlight using solar panels, at the Emirates Engineering Centre, in addition to 20 years of operation and maintenance services.
In total, 39.960 solar panels will be installed, which will supply 37% of the Engineering Center's annual energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions equivalent to more than 13 thousand tons each year when operating at its full capacity, which will be 23.177 kWp, with an estimated annual generation of 34.301.960 kWh.
Under a 20-year operation and maintenance services agreement, the solar PV systems will deliver long-term environmental benefits, ensuring that the Emirates Engineering Centre continues to operate efficiently on clean energy. This project is part of the two companies’ broader efforts to support the UAE’s sustainability agenda, which focuses on reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources and driving progress towards a low-carbon future.
Other Emirates-owned and operated properties in Dubai equipped with solar panels include: Emirates Flight Catering and The Sevens Stadium, which features the region’s first and largest solar-paneled car park at a stadium.
