Dubai Airports and Etihad Clean Energy Launch Largest Airport Rooftop Solar Project
Dubai Airports and Etihad Clean Energy are launching the world’s largest airport rooftop solar project, installing 62,904 panels across DXB and DWC airports. This initiative will generate clean energy, offset CO2 emissions, and significantly reduce the airports' carbon footprint.
October 07, 2024. By EI News Network
The agreement was formalised during the prestigious World Green Economy Summit, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The collaboration, overseen by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, was signed by Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, and Dr. Waleed Alnuaimi, CEO of Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO).
According to the company's official statement, the ambitious project will involve installing 62,904 solar panels across Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) airports. Once fully operational by 2026, it will generate 60,346 MWh of clean energy annually and offset 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year — equivalent to removing 5,000 cars from the road or powering 3,000 homes.
The project aligns with Dubai’s clean energy targets, which aim for 25 percent of the city's energy mix to come from renewable sources by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050. Al Tayer highlighted Dubai’s accelerated efforts, stating that the city may surpass its goals by reaching 27 percent clean energy capacity by 2030.
“This is about setting the standard and leading the way for what a truly sustainable airport can achieve,” said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. The solar panels will meet 6.5 percent of DXB’s power needs and 20 percent of DWC’s, furthering Dubai Airports’ commitment to smarter, greener operations.
Dr. Waleed Alnuaimi, CEO of Etihad ESCO, added, “This project demonstrates our commitment to reducing energy demand and driving sustainable energy solutions across Dubai.”
This solar initiative complements Dubai Airports' ongoing sustainability efforts, including retrofitting LED lighting, optimizing cooling systems, and switching to biodiesel-powered ground vehicles. The partnership reinforces Dubai’s broader environmental objectives to create a sustainable future.
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