Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (SCE), recently met with Oswald Wong, President of Gatoson (Holdings) Limited for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The meeting, also attended by Nejib Zaafrani, Secretary-General and CEO of Dubai SCE, and Waleed Salman, a member of the SCE, focused on the upcoming Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park.
During their discussion, Wong presented an Expression of Interest from Gatoson (Holdings) Limited, a company based in Hong Kong that manufactures solar cells, modules, and panels. Gatoson expressed its intention to join the tender process for the solar park, which is expected to cost around Dh12 billion.
The meeting covered various aspects of the solar park’s development, including the technologies to be used, such as photovoltaic and concentrated solar power systems. Both parties explored potential future collaborations and the park’s alignment with Dubai’s sustainability goals.
Al Tayer emphasized that the Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park is integral to Dubai’s vision for sustainable development, aligning with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030. This strategy aims to enhance energy security and sustainability, reflecting the broader goals set by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The discussion also provided an opportunity to share insights into advanced renewable energy technologies. Gatoson’s delegation expressed gratitude for the chance to engage with SCE’s projects and invited Al Tayer to visit China to observe leading standards and technologies in solar power.
