Hazza bin Zayed: The UAE is continuing with its plans to enhance energy security

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, confirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, is continuing with its plans to enhance the security of energy and its sources by creating a diverse and flexible mix that contributes to reducing emissions and supports… The national economy and sustainable development efforts.

This came on the occasion of the inauguration of His Highness, in the presence of Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, of the Al Dhafra photovoltaic solar power station, which has a production capacity of two gigawatts, and is considered the largest solar power station in one location in the world.

His Highness said: “This pioneering project, the launch of which comes close to our hosting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28), is an example of projects that are implemented in accordance with national strategies aimed at raising the share of clean energy, reducing emissions, and supporting global efforts to stimulate effective climate action, in a way that mitigates the effects of climate change.” It supports the comprehensive sustainable development process.”

His Highness added: “We are witnessing, day after day, and project after project, the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, for the UAE to be at the forefront of countries in the world in adopting clean energy and innovative solutions in this field. For energy security on the one hand, and contribution to building a bright future for generations on the other hand.”

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan heard from the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Masdar, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, to an explanation about the project, its strategic importance and its role in enhancing national energy security, where the Al Dhafra station is located. Solar energy, which was established from one stage, 35 kilometers from the city of Abu Dhabi, contributes to supplying about 200,000 homes with electricity and avoiding the release of 2.4 million tons of carbon emissions annually.

The project was built on a site extending over an area of ​​20 square kilometers, and contributed to providing 4,500 job opportunities during the construction phase.

4 million solar panels

The station includes about four million bifacial solar panels, which is an innovative technology that allows the production of electrical energy more efficiently by capturing solar radiation with the front and back sides of the solar panels.

The Al Dhafra Station project was established by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company “Masdar”, along with the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), the “EDF Renewables” Company, and the “Ginco Power” Company, in cooperation with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company.

• The station is capable of supplying 200,000 homes with electricity.