Abu Dhabi’s upcoming marine-life theme park is going to have solar rooftops with a capacity of 8.2 megawatts.
Its developer, Miral, has commissioned Emerge, a joint venture between UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, to deliver the solar project, the companies said in a statement.
The project will see rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed at the SeaWorld in the UAE capital’s Yas Island, including the main building. Emerge will provide a full turnkey solution, including design, procurement, and construction, as well as operation and maintenance services.
“The deployment of new solar energy systems is consistent with our progress towards further leveraging the capacity of sustainable sources across our developments,” according to Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, chief executive officer of Miral, which is also the developer of other vast entertainment destinations in Abu Dhabi.
He added: “This partnership, a significant environmental milestone, underscores our commitment to sustainability as we strengthen Yas Island’s position as a global destination within the Emirates’ tourism ecosystem.”
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is pegged to become the first of its kind in more than 30 years, and the first SeaWorld marine-life theme park outside the US. It will also host the UAE’s first dedicated centre for marine research and education.
Major developers in the UAE have increasingly become conscious of energy consumption in recent years, underpinned by rising global pressure to transition to clean energy sources.
“This project demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s commitment to finding innovative ways of achieving its clean energy objectives and increasing renewable energy usage,” Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, chief executive officer at Masdar, said.
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