UAE Business: Emerge signs deal with Al Dahra to develop rooftop solar project – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Emerge signs deal with Al Dahra to develop rooftop solar project – Gulf Digital News

Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, and Al Dahra, one of the largest integrated agri-businesses in the Middle East, have teamed up to develop a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. The installation will be carried out at Al Dahra Food Industry at Khalifa Industrial Zone Facility Abu Dhabi (Kizad).

The rooftop solar system will be installed on Al Dahra’s rice processing facility at Kizad and will produce about 45 percent of its annual energy demand. Under the agreement, Emerge will provide a full turnkey solution for the 1.2-megawatt peak (MWp) project, including the design, procurement, and construction, as well as operation and maintenance of the plant. The project is scheduled to be operational next year.

"Al Dahra is always conscious of its impact when it comes to the environment. We believe that solar energy and this project justify our commitment to reduce our carbon emission in line with our goals,” said Gianluca Fabbri, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Al Dahra Group. “At Al Dahra, our vision aligns with our objective to give the greatest food and goods to our community by using our considerable agricultural expertise every step of the way, through partnering with national and international companies."

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