Installing the solar panels at these Dubai Metro depots will be completed by the first quarter of 2024
The UAE is going greener by the second, the latest initiative being the installation of solar panels at major Dubai Metro depots.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be installing solar energy panels at Dubai Metro’s Jebel Ali and Al Qusais depots very soon.
Additionally, solar panels will also be added to the tram depot at Al Sufouh.
The project, expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2024, is set to produce 9.959 megawatts of solar power.
The same comes as part of the Dubai Government’s Shams Dubai initiative and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy.
The project will also contribute to the RTA’s long-term strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on three major sectors: public transportation, buildings and related facilities, and waste management.
The installation of solar panels covers two phases. The initial phase is the mechanical setup during which the supporting structures are erected and the PV panels are mounted.
The second phase is the electrical setup, which includes laying out the wiring and establishing connections for the solar energy system.
The total solar energy production is 3.165 MW at Jebel Ali Metro Depot, 3.804 MW at Al Qusais Metro Depot, and 2.990 MW at Al Sufouh Tram Depot.
The expected lifespan of solar panels is 25-30 years.
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