She said: “This project aligns with Dubai’s forward-looking vision to achieve sustainable development, promote the use of renewable energy, and reduce the carbon footprint.”
10,000 tonnes of CO2 is equivalent to the emissions from approximately 2,000 cars driven for one year. It is also roughly the amount of CO2 absorbed by 500,000 trees over the course of a year.
Locations
Al Shaikh added: “The sites where solar energy systems were installed include 16 facilities affiliated with various RTA sectors and agencies, such as bus depots in Al Quoz, Al Khawaneej, and Al Rowaiyah; bus stations in Al Satwa and Oud Metha; maintenance workshops in Al Muhaisnah; as well as metro depots and other locations.”
Al Shaikh reaffirmed RTA’s commitment to complying with the standards set by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) for the distribution and installation of solar panels, ensuring they are tailored to the specific conditions, nature, and usage of each facility. “Energy production is monitored through DEWA’s Shams Dubai Calculator, which enables real-time tracking of operational efficiency by providing live data from each site,” she added.
