The UAE and France are collaborating on a solar power project in Abu Dhabi that aims to combat CO2 emissions.
The 524-kilowatt solar photovoltaic scheme will be constructed at Yas Bay Waterfront by master developer Miral in partnership with Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, according to a statement by the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
The project will involve the installation of 920 solar modules at the leisure, dining, and entertainment hub, supporting the UAE’s net-zero emissions goals.
Emerge will oversee the project’s finance, design, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance of the solar modules for 30 years, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
“We are delighted to join forces with Emerge once again to implement this innovative solar project at Yas Bay as part of our commitment to the UAE’s strategic initiative to achieve Net Zero by 2050. This project will set a benchmark in supplying clean energy to power Yas Bay and further position Yas Island as a top global destination,” Jonathan Brown, Chief Portfolio Officer at Miral said.
“We are confident the 524-kilowatt project will help to deliver high-quality and reliable clean energy to this premier entertainment destination, which attracts millions of visitors from home and abroad,” Michel Abi Saab, General Manager at Emerge said, adding this project demonstrates the sustainable impact that can be achieved across many other entertainment sites ahead of COP28.
Abu Dhabi’s largest solar rooftop project
The collaboration between Miral and Emerge builds upon the UAE’s green vision. Earlier this year, Miral inaugurated Abu Dhabi’s largest solar rooftop project at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi.
This project involved the installation of 16,000 solar modules across the theme park’s roof, generating nearly 40 percent of its annual energy needs.
Additionally, in 2022, Miral and Emerge entered into an agreement to deploy on-site solar energy systems at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Emerge, formed as a joint venture between Masdar and EDF in 2021, focuses on developing various renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial clients, aligning with the UAE’s pursuit of a sustainable future.
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