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Dubai launches Dh12b solar power project
By Ahmed Shaaban DUBAI - A Dh12 billion solar power project to meet Dubai's growing energy needs was launched on Monday by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy Park, an initiative of the Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) for Dubai, will be managed and operated by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ( Dewa ). The mammoth project will come up in Seih Al Dahal area, southeast Dubai and will cover 48 square kilometres, with the first phase to be completed in 2013. When completed in 2030, it will have the capacity to generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
Shaikh Mohammed said preserving energy resources would be a challenge in the drive towards sustainable development. ''This, however, will not materialise unless the different facets of our society adopt energy conservation principles in their core values. The future generations will be the chief beneficiary of our achievements and the best judge of what we accomplish in this field."
In his inaugural speech on behalf of Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the SCE, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice-chairman of the SCE, managing director & CEO of Dewa , said demand for power was expected to reach 90-140 TeraWatt hours (TWh) by 2030 and diversifying energy sources was high on the list of the emirate's priorities.
The first phase of the mammoth project will produce power using photovoltaic cell technology, with a production capacity of 10MW by 2013. By 2030, the park will generate 1,000MW," he added.
Waleed Salman, executive vice- president for Strategy and Business Development at Dewa , said six companies were competing for the public tender of the 10MW stage and solar park. "The winning consultant will be announced after a thorough study of the offers in July this year."
Nejib Zaafarani, Secretary General and CEO of SCE, said solar energy was not new to Dubai. "The emirate is already producing 4.5MW in Jebel Ali, Palm Jumeirah, Al Maidan, and some private entities."
"The later stages of the project will be done in collaboration with Masdar City. It will be open to partnerships, particularly from the private sector.''
The event was attended by Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Abdullah Al Shaibani, Secretary General of Dubai Executive Council, senior shaikhs and officials.
Solar Park
Capacity: 1,000MWFirst phase cost: Dh120 million
Total cost: Dh12 billion
Completed: 2030
Finance: Open, partnerships, private sector
Location: Seih Al Dahal, southeast Duba
Area: 48 square kilometres
Dubai Energy Mix 2030
Solar: 5%
Nuclear: 12%
Clean Coal: 12%
Gas: 71%
First stage:
Capacity: 10MW
Cost: Dh120 million
Completion: 2013 end
Duration: 21 months
Finance: SEC, self-funded
Technology
Photovoltaic (PV)
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
© Khaleej Times 2012
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