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DUBAI: Enerwhere has awarded Ecocoast the mooring scope for the first floating photovoltaic solar farm in the Middle East. The plant is currently being installed by Enerwhere off Zaya Nurai Island in Abu Dhabi and will help further increase the share of renewable energy on the island. Ecocoast’s scope includes design, manufacture and installation of its Ecomoor anchoring solution, to secure the floating solar panel structure in place, while Enerwhere is taking care of the engineering, procurement and installation of the overall installation.
Enerwhere, a leading developer of mini-grids and temporary power solutions in the Middle East and Africa, has been providing 100% of the island’s electricity since 2016 from an innovative solar-hybrid mini-grid, successfully reducing both the cost and environmental impact of the power generation on the island.
Their new project is unique in several ways. It will be the first floating solar panel farm in the Middle East, and one of the first floating solar installations in an offshore, salt water environment in the world. Says Daniel Zywietz, CEO of Enerwhere: “Given the significant engineering challenges of safely installing and operating electrical generation equipment in a harsh and environmentally sensitive offshore environment, we identified Ecocoast as the perfect partner for this installation.”
Ecomoor, designed and manufactured by Ecocoast, is the next-generation of mooring systems. It promotes low maintenance, reduced manpower resources and sustainability. Because of the neutral buoyancy of the multi-layer mooring line, Ecomoor is always in a floating state and does not drag on the seabed, offering full protection to sensitive marine environments, such as seagrass meadows and coral reefs.
“We are pleased to collaborate with a like-minded company such as Enerwhere,” says Lachlan Jackson, Managing Director at Ecocoast. “Our mutual goal is to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to protect the environment, making our collaboration an ideal arrangement,” he added.
Ecocoast is committed to solving the world’s most pressing marine problems and creating a more pioneering marine industry through developing the next generation of pioneering solutions for a better marine environment. Ecocoast has been dedicated to this mission for the past 10 years, and will continue to lead an innovation culture by continuously setting new standards in marine solutions to make it easy for everyone to build and operate sustainably.
Media Contacts:
Yavuz Perk at Enerwhere
yavuz@enerwhere.com
+971.4.3969765
Tamara Deprez at Ecocoast
tamara@ecocoast.com
+971.4.8853944
About Enerwhere
Enerwhere is a distributed utility company and the global leader in renewable energy solutions for the temporary & off-grid power markets. The company provides electricity & cooling services to commercial & industrial customers without a stable grid connection, using its proprietary suite of solar-hybrid mini-grids, which cover power requirements from 200 kW up to 20 MW.
Enerwhere’s dedicated team of engineers uses high-resolution data analytics to assess each client’s energy requirements on a second-by-second basis, and uses this information to tailor a complete energy solution using a combination of different power sources, including solar PV and batteries, supported by high-efficiency gas and diesel generators.
Enerwhere’s sustainable power solutions help clients across the construction, real estate, hospitality, mining & waste management industries to their reduce fuel costs & carbon emissions while increasing reliability of their operations.
About Ecocoast
Ecocoast is the global leader in pioneering solutions for sustainable coastal and marine development. The business is built around offering products and services at every stage of the coastal and marine development lifecycle, from development, infrastructure and coastal protection, to operation and maintenance, focusing on sustainable solutions to protect and support our coastline and marine environment.
Through its brand Ecobarrier, the business is at the forefront of designing, manufacturing and distributing globally a range of marine products for coastal and marine protection, demarcation, navigation and pollution management. Early 2019, Ecocoast launched Ecomoor – the next-generation mooring system, and Hyperion – a range of self-contained solar LED marine lanterns for demarcation purposes.
Through developing pioneering solutions for a better marine environment, Ecocoast will achieve its mission of solving the world’s most pressing marine problems and creating a more pioneering marine industry.
About Zaya Nurai Island
Nurai Island is situated in the pristine waters of the Arabian Gulf to the east of the Abu Dhabi city coastline. Just a ten-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, the secluded island is conveniently accessible from all major travel ports in the UAE.
Inspired by the Arabic word ‘nur’ meaning ‘light’ – Nurai Island is a stunning piece of paradise that is the perfect retreat for those looking for peace and tranquility, complemented by unparalleled and uninterrupted Arabian Gulf views.
The island is also home to Zaya Nurai Island, a unique, boutique private island resort with a 32-bed, all villa hotel and five food and beverage outlets. The dining options at Zaya include Nurai’s Terrace, Beach Burger, Latitude, Olive and Salare and all outlets are open to residents and non-residents alike. However, dining reservations must be made in advance but do include complimentary boat transfer to and from the island.
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