The Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al -Dahhak, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to building a sustainable energy future, and contributing effectively to developing the clean and globally renewed energy sector.
“This day represents an important opportunity to explore the role of clean energy in achieving climatic goals, through the fair and fair transformation of the energy sector, and to ensure energy security that will lead to a more future A sustainability for everyone. ”
She pointed out that the UAE is proud to embrace three of the largest solar power plants in the world, in addition to the solar power plant project equipped with batteries to store energy, which will provide 1 GB per day around the clock, along with Baraka nuclear stations that provide about 25% of the needs of the UAE. From electricity, noting that these pioneering projects confirm the state’s commitment and its endeavor to achieve the UAE strategy for climate neutrality 2050.
She added that “everyone realizes that the transition to clean energy requires the concerted global efforts”, pointing to the UAE’s participation constantly in international partnerships aimed at exchanging knowledge, enhancing innovation and supporting developing countries in its endeavor to find sustainable energy solutions.
Al -Dahhak reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment – on the World Clean Energy Day – to accelerate the global transformation in the energy sector, and build a new world supported by clean and sustainable resources, pointing out that the leading projects that are being developed in the country constitute a model to follow in this field for all countries of the world.
For his part, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Energy Council in Dubai, Managing Director, CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, stressed that “International Clean Energy Day is an opportunity to highlight the importance of increasing the rate of renewable and clean energy, within the world’s energy mix, so that it contributes In accelerating climate work, preserving natural resources, and supporting global efforts to counter climate change. ”
Al -Tayer added: “On the World Clean Energy Day, we are proud of the achievements achieved by the UAE under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai May God bless him, to enhance the shift towards renewable and clean energy sources.
He continued: «In Dubai, we continue to implement pioneering projects that enhance Dubai’s world position in the field of sustainability, within the framework of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and the carbon neutrality strategy 2050 for the Emirate of Dubai, to provide 100% of the production capacity of energy from clean energy sources by 2050.
He pointed out that one of the most prominent projects that we implement the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Complex is the largest solar energy complex in one location in the world, according to the independent energy product model, and its current production capacity is 2860 megawatts, and the electrical station in Hatta with stored water energy technology, It is the first of its kind in the Arab Gulf region, and its production capacity will reach 250 MW, in addition to innovative projects, such as the green hydrogen project, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa.
He continued: «We continue to support innovation in the field of energy storage, in addition to research and development in various fields of our work, as well as strengthening strategic partnerships locally and globally, to provide sustainable solutions that contribute to Dubai to be the smartest and happier city in the world, and contribute to drawing a more future Fight and sustainability for us and our future generations.
. The leading projects in the country constitute a role model in this field for all countries of the world.
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