Emerge and Miral provide clean energy to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi with rooftop solar project – pv magazine International

July 7, 2022 Masdar

The project has an installed capacity of 8.2 megawatts (MW), and rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems will be installed in the marine life mega-development on Yas Island, including the main building. Emerge will provide a complete turnkey solution, including design, procurement, construction and operation and maintenance services.

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, said: “Our agreement with Emerge marks an important step in Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development strategy for SeaWorld. The deployment of the new solar system is in line with our progress in making further use of sustainable resource capabilities during development. Consistent. This partnership is an important environmental milestone that underscores our commitment to sustainability as we strengthen Yas Island’s position as a global destination in the UAE’s tourism ecosystem.”

Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., said: “As an organization, we are committed to creating a more sustainable future and encourage all initiatives that help advance this cause. This agreement reflects Abu Dhabi’s Seaworld and our [] Strive to implement efficient and innovative solutions in our parks. Working with our partners on the first SeaWorld marine life theme park outside the United States, we are excited to share and exchange our experiences with the region and work together to create a better environment. “

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, said: “This project demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s commitment to finding innovative ways to achieve its clean energy goals and increase the use of renewable energy. By leveraging Masdar and EDF, two leading companies in the energy industry With a wealth of local and international experience, the Emerge joint venture is ideally positioned to support Miral’s ongoing environmental efforts to help drive sustainable development in the region’s leisure and tourism industries.”

Laurent Clement, CEO of EDF Middle East, also commented: “The private sector has an important role to play in supporting the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and achieving an energy mix that combines renewable and clean energy to balance economic needs and environmental goals. We believe , our successful partnership with Masdar through the Emerge joint venture and Miral can be a catalyst for other players in the private sector to harness solar energy and join us on our journey towards a cleaner UAE.”

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is the first new SeaWorld marine life park in over 30 years, and the first outside the United States. The marine life theme park will provide a unique immersive experience that will attract visitors from the UAE and around the world to expand their knowledge and appreciation of marine life. The Next Generation Park will also include the UAE’s first dedicated marine research and education centre; its rescue and rehabilitation operation will also be a first in the region, with the goal of returning healthy animals to their native habitats. The center will support current and upcoming marine biological research on native species while contributing to global marine science and knowledge.

Emerge was established by Masdar and EDF to explore and collaborate opportunities in distributed solar power generation, energy efficiency and street lighting in the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As an energy services company, Emerge provides customers with complete turnkey supply and demand side energy management solutions through solar agreements and energy performance contracts with no upfront costs to customers.

With this project, Miral strengthens its commitment to investing in sustainable solutions by integrating renewable energy components into many of its developments.

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) REmap 2030 report, rooftop solar PV could provide about 6% of the United Arab Emirates’ total electricity generation by 2030.