GRENLite Induction Technology Helps in Saving 3MW and 26 Metric Tonnes Carbon Emissions Annually
Dubai-UAE: 21 June, 2010 - PTL SOLAR™, experts in solar street lighting solutions and part of Green Energy LLC, today announced global logistics and transportation solutions provider Aramex has become the first company in the Middle East to begin implementing solar solutions with the installation of solar-powered lights at its facilities in the UAE.
The project is expected to save an equivalent of 3MW power and reduce carbon emissions by 26 metric tonnes annually.
Aramex has commenced installation of energy-efficient GRENLite induction technology lights, that source power from the sun, at its Jebel Ali warehouses, replacing conventional 150 watts high pressure sodium lights.
Raji Hattar, Aramex's Chief Sustainability Compliance Officer, said: "Aramex is committed to implementing the full range of its sustainability programme by continuing to adopt renewable energy solutions. We are delighted to have partnered with PTL SOLAR™ in this project, as we were particularly seeking solar lighting solutions that are completely integrated, self-contained, water proof and compact."
Prabissh Thomas, Managing Director, PTL SOLAR™, said: "PTL is privileged to have executed this project for Aramex. Today, we see an increasing number of companies in the UAE going the extra mile in their quest towards fulfilling their environmental responsibility. We are confident this healthy trend will continue, even as newer technology enters the markets."
Solar lights that run on induction technology are not only a reliable outdoor lighting solution, but also easy to install and cost-effective. Efficient solar lights have a performance life of up to 100,000 hours - lasting 100 times as long as incandescent lamps.
In April 2010, PTL SOLAR™ received the 'Environmental Sector Award' at the first Middle East Business Leaders Summit and Awards 2010, for enabling the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region save an aggregate of 6,800 metric tonnes in annual carbon emissions.
As part of its campaign to transform the existing lighting system into solar-based applications, PTL SOLAR™ has supplied its solar energy outdoor lighting units GRENLite to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), as well as Dubai Outsource Zone and Dubai Internet City, both members of TECOM Investments, as well as government organisations.
In addition, the company has also powered Al Kamda Stables with solar lights as well as illuminated the first automotive factory in the UAE for heavy vehicles assembled by Scania, the world's third largest maker for trucks and buses.
In order to achieve a wider reach for deploying its solutions, PTL SOLAR™ partners with leading providers of solar technology such as Carmanah Technologies Corporation, Canada, Reliance Solar Group, India, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan.
PTL SOLAR™ has earned region-wide reputation for providing the best and affordable energy solutions for aviation, transit, road, marine applications, industrial (oil and gas, telecommunication), commercial, government, military, rural development, and residential areas.
-Ends-About PTL SOLAR™
PTL SOLAR™ is Middle East and Africa's most reliable solutions provider of Solar and Renewable Energy products and has maintained its market stronghold in the Middle East and Africa, providing a complete range of solutions for solar street light, solar billboard light, solar flood light and solar solutions for road, airport, marine, industrial (oil and gas, telecommunication), commercial, government, military, rural development, residential and customized applications. For more information log on to www.ptlsolar.com.
About Aramex:
Aramex is a leading provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions. Established in 1982 as an express operator, the company rapidly evolved into a global brand recognized for its customized services and innovative multi-product offering. Traded on the NASDAQ from 1997 to 2002, Aramex today is a publicly traded company on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM: ARMX), employing more than 8,600 people in 310 locations, and leads a strong alliance network providing global presence, and bringing together 40 independent express companies from around the world. The range of services offered by Aramex includes international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, logistics and warehousing, document management, consumer retail services, and e-commerce solutions.
For Further Information, Please Contact:
Muhammad Shahzad Qaiser
Assistant Manager - Marketing
GREEN ENERGY LLC / PTL SOLAR FZ LLC
Ph: + 9714 2282 456
Mobile: + 97150 5906246
Burgess Baria
Associate Account Manager
Jiwin Public Relations
A member of the Media Services Group
Mobile: +97155 5917279
Email: Burgess.Baria@jiwin.ae
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