Hotpack Global has installed a 2.2 megawatt (MW) solar power system on the roof of its manufacturing facility in National Industries Park (NIP), Dubai. The system is designed to produce 3.52 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each year, helping to reduce the factory’s use of conventional energy sources. It is also expected to lower carbon emissions by 2,992 metric tons annually.
Dubai has several renewable energy projects across different sectors. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the largest solar energy project in the region, with a current installed capacity of 2,327 MW. The project is expected to reach 5,000 MW by 2030.
Apart from large-scale projects, smaller renewable energy initiatives are being developed. Dubai Investments Park has introduced solar-powered streetlights across its industrial and residential areas. The Dubai Municipality has installed solar panels on several government buildings, contributing to clean electricity generation.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has integrated solar energy into public transport facilities. Several bus stations are equipped with solar panels to power lighting and ticketing machines. The RTA has also launched a pilot project using solar panels on water transport stations along Dubai Creek.
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is implementing floating solar projects on water bodies within the emirate. A small-scale floating solar installation is being tested at Hatta Dam to explore new renewable energy solutions.
The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) has introduced solar-powered cooling systems in some warehouse facilities to reduce energy consumption. Dubai Airports has also installed solar panels on terminal rooftops to support airport operations with renewable energy. Dubai continues to expand solar energy use in different sectors, including industry, transport, and public infrastructure.
