Dubai Airports to Install Photovoltaic Panels on Rooftops of Dubai International and Dubai World Central Airports, Providing Electricity for 3,000 Households.
Dubai Achieves Major Milestone Towards Renewable Energy Production with Groundbreaking Airport Initiative
Recently, Dubai Airports announced a partnership with Etihad Energy Services, a subsidiary of DEWA, to launch the world’s largest airport rooftop solar panel installation project. By harnessing solar energy, Dubai Airports aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions, contributing to a greener aviation industry, Interesting Engineering reported on October 5.
This major clean energy project is set to be fully operational by 2026, featuring the installation of 62,904 photovoltaic panels at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). The project will generate 60,346 MWh of electricity annually, reducing 23,000 tons of CO₂ emissions each year—the equivalent of removing 5,000 cars from the roads. The generated electricity will be sufficient to power 3,000 households annually. Solar energy will supply 6.5% and 20% of DXB and DWC’s electricity needs, respectively, supporting Dubai Airports’ cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable operations.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Energy Council and Managing Director & CEO of DEWA, emphasized that while the city’s roadmap targets 25% of total electricity from clean energy by 2030 and 100% by 2050, efforts are accelerating. He expects clean energy capacity to reach 27% by 2030.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, noted that airports consume vast amounts of electricity, presenting both an opportunity and a responsibility for real change.
Dr. Waleed Alnuaimi, CEO of Etihad ESCO, highlighted that long-term collaboration with Dubai Airports is essential in advancing Dubai’s sustainability agenda. Successful solar panel installations at Terminal 2 and Concourse D of DXB have already contributed to reducing electricity consumption and emissions.
An Khang (Interesting Engineering)
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