Masdar, which is one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences, to advance Abu Dhabi’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project to date at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island.
The agreement targets to deliver an estimated 16,000 solar modules across the theme park’s roof area of 36,000 square meters and will produce almost 40% of its annual energy demand.
As per the agreement, Masdar will offer a full turnkey solution for the 7-megawatt peak (MWp) project, comprising the design, procurement, and construction, in addition to operation and maintenance of the plant. The project is programmed to be operational in Q4 2021, and once complete, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will become the largest solar powered theme park in the GCC.
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar said, “Masdar is delighted to be arriving into this partnership with Miral to develop Abu Dhabi’s largest rooftop solar project. According to the World Green Building Council (WGBC), building-related emissions contribute almost 55% of global electricity demand and optimizing energy efficiency in the built environment is critical to achieving the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) clean energy goals, we are proud to be supporting Abu Dhabi’s 2030 energy efficiency strategy to reduce overall electricity consumption by 22% and we look frontward to leveraging our energy services knowledge to support Miral’s efforts of implementing energy efficient solutions across its destinations and attractions.”
The project is said to be implemented under Masdar’s Energy Services department, who pursue projects, in which Masdar invests, across the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Miral, commented: “We are delighted to partner with Masdar on this landmark agreement. Sustainability is high on our agenda and with Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi recognized as the world’s largest indoor theme park, it is the perfect location for a project of this measure. This cooperation is a testament to our promise of harnessing the most efficient, innovative and sustainable systems across our developments on Yas Island, further positioning it as a top global destination for entertainment, leisure and business.”
The UAE is dedicated to proceeding sustainability across all sectors of the country’s economy together with leisure and tourism. As Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences in the leisure and entertainment sector, Miral is strengthening its commitment to investing in sustainable solutions through this agreement.
Furthermore to the upcoming solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Miral’s Etihad Arena is an added instance of this commitment. Abu Dhabi’s first-of-its-kind multi-purpose indoor venue, Etihad Arena, received the ‘Sustainable Building Design of the Year’ award in 2018, in recognition of its green credentials. Its roof truss supports a unique self-shading illuminated façade that will provide the venue with adequate daylight, while insulating heat and reducing overall energy consumption. The Arena also integrates various other energy and water-efficient building systems and architectural treatments to enable saving 22.4%energy and 28% water, annually.