Dubai He has come a long way with his latest hype. It’s being talked about 60,000 MWh of energy in the least expected place. News almost as striking as the megaproject that is shaking all of Europe. The target of tripling the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 and reducing fossil fuel use is on the verge of being achieved, according to a report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
At the climate summit COP28 kept indoors Dubai In 2023, almost 200 countries reached the same agreement: to achieve net-zero emissions in the energy sector by 2050. To this end, they have committed to tripling their renewable energy capacity, with wind and solar energy being the most popular. of the sector. The AIE warned that increased renewable capacity alone would not drastically reduce dependence on fossil fuels or costs to end consumers.
“To reap the full benefits of the Triple Energy Goal, countries must make a concerted effort to build and modernize 25 million kilometers of electricity networks by 2030. The world would also need 1,500 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage capacity by 2030. stated the AIE. Under these circumstances Dubai has demonstrated its fervent commitment to renewable energy sources with the implementation of 60,000 MWh of energy.
Dubai is betting on this energy that is in the least expected place
Dubai Airports develops the largest solar panel installation in the world at an airportwith 62,904 solar panels. Dubai airports and Emirates has committed itself Etihad Clean Energy Development Companya subsidiary of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)to implement and scale up solar energy until sustainability goals are achieved. This union aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its activities through major clean energy projects.
Dubai Airports is leading the development of the world’s largest solar panel installation at the airport takes place at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports.. This initiative, which will be completed in phases, will reach a total capacity of 39 MWp (megawatt peak) and will be 100% operational in 2026.
The total installation of 62,904 solar panels is planned, which will generate 60,346 MWh (megawatt hours) of clean energy per year. This figure aims to offset 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, which is comparable to taking 5,000 cars off the road for a year or supplying power to 3,000 homes.
The project will represent a major milestone in the decarbonisation of the airport sector and is expected to cover 6.5% of the DXB’s energy needs and 20% of the DWC, aligning with the long-term vision of Dubai Airports to work cleaner, smarter and more sustainably. The rise of solar energy at these airports is an action that is in line with the energy strategy of Dubaiwhich stipulates that 25% of the city’s energy must come from clean sources by 2030. The ultimate goal is to reach 100% by 2050.
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This proposal contributes to the optimal installation of solar panels in the Terminal 2 and the DXB Airport Hall Dwhere solar energy has reduced both energy consumption and pollutant emissions.
In short, Dubai strengthens its commitment to renewable energy with this 60,000 MWh project. A mega project that is just as ambitious as the project with 10 million solar panels.