The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) officially inaugurated the second phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park on Monday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the 200MW second phase, enough to generate clean energy for 50,000 residences in Dubai and will reduce 214,000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year.
The 2.3-million photovoltaic (PV) solar panels
are spread over 4.5 square
Coinciding with the International Day of Happiness, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, said the “national landmark will contribute to the happiness of society and generations to come.”
He noted that the park will help focus on
He was speaking to delegates and senior officials who included Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and
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