ABU DHABI, thirteenth June, 2022 (WAM) — Akio Isomata, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the UAE, visited Noor Abu Dhabi photo voltaic photovoltaic (PV) energy plant, situated in Sweihan simply an hour and a half from Abu Dhabi metropolis.
The plant is likely one of the world’s largest single-site photo voltaic PV crops, producing 1.2 GW of fresh solar energy for the Abu Dhabi grid.
The go to got here as a part of a tour hosted by officers from Noor Abu Dhabi and Marubeni Corporation, a significant Japanese built-in buying and selling and funding enterprise conglomerate and one of many main world vitality sectors, and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), one of many prime 10 built-in utility champion within the EMEA which holds a 60 p.c stake, alongside Marubeni and JinkoSolar which personal a 20 p.c stake every.
Ambassador Akio Isomata stated, “I am delighted to have an opportunity to witness the operation of Noor Abu Dhabi with my own eyes. This extensive field of solar panels in the middle of the desert was truly impressive beyond my expectation, and I would like to pay tribute to Sweihan PV Power Company, Marubeni Corporation, and all those participating in this project for its remarkable contribution to society. Noor Abu Dhabi is a core project in UAE’s commitment to decarbonisation, and I am happy that Japan is the partner in this great endeavour. I believe that the lights lit by solar power from Noor Abu Dhabi are continuing symbol of close cooperation of Japan and the UAE.”
Farid Al Awlaqi, Executive Director of Generation at TAQA stated, “It was an honour to receive Akio Isomata at Noor Abu Dhabi. After more than three years of commercial operations, Noor Abu Dhabi still sets the benchmark for utility-scale renewable energy projects around the world. The project showcases how we have worked closely with international partners to develop and now operate a standout renewable power project that provides sustainable clean and emissions free solar power to the grid every day, contributing to the decarbonization efforts of the UAE that will help deliver on the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. It has also paved the way forward for more renewables projects in the pipeline, making Abu Dhabi a clean energy hub in the region.”
Eiji Hijikata, the Regional CEO of Marubeni Corporation stated, “On behalf of Marubeni Corporation, I am very proud to have hosted Akio Isomata, the Ambassador of Japan to Noor Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest single-site solar plant and one of the world’s iconic renewable projects showcasing UAE’s decarbonization efforts. I would like to continue to work closely with the United Arab Emirates and TAQA to contribute to a carbon-free society as the forerunner in Green Business.”
Abdulla Salem Al Kayoumi, CEO of Sweihan PV Power Company, the proprietor, and operator of Noor Abu Dhabi stated, “We are extraordinarily honoured to have acquired Akio Isomata, the Ambassador of Japan to the United Arab Emirates. We are privileged that Noor Abu Dhabi has been chosen as a key undertaking growth companion by robust trade leaders represented by Abu Dhabi National Company ‘TAQA’ and Japanese Marubeni Corporation. Since the graduation of business operation in 2019, the undertaking has a powerful monitor file of operational excellence and reliability and continues to be the world’s largest single site-solar PV plant in operation with a complete capability of 1200 MW.
“We take great pride in this plant, which has established itself as a model for a competitive and reliable supply of renewable energy,” he added.
The 1.2 GW energy plant spans over eight sq. kilometres via a novel design that permits higher manufacturing capability. It has greater than 3 million photo voltaic panels in a single site- a testomony to the UAE’s dedication to addressing the rising vitality demand.
Since the plant started working three years in the past, it has been effectively offering a dependable and protected provide of sustainable renewable vitality. This has been achieved by making use of the newest technological improvements which have undergone a radical feasibility examine. It has efficiently carried out over 1,400 waterless robotic cleansing programs that journey 800 kilometres twice a day throughout the photo voltaic panels to make sure optimum efficiency. The plant can produce sufficient clear vitality to energy 90,000 properties.