Emerge, Miral to launch rooftop solar power project at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi park

UAE - Mubasher: Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, and Abu Dhabi-based Miral have signed an agreement to launch a rooftop solar power project at the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi theme park currently under construction on Yas Island.

With a capacity of 8.2 megawatts (MW), the project will include the installment of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at the marine-life mega development on Yas Island, including the main building, according to a press release on Wednesday.

Emerge will offer a full turnkey solution, including design, procurement, and construction, in addition to the operation and maintenance services.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is the first SeaWorld marine-life park outside the US and will include the UAE's first dedicated centre for marine research and education.

The CEO of Miral, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, said: "The deployment of new solar energy systems is consistent with our progress towards further leveraging the capacity of sustainable sources across our developments."

Meanwhile, the CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Marc Swanson, commented: "This agreement reflects SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s alignment with our efforts to adopt efficient and innovative solutions across our parks."

Mubasher Contribution Time: 06-Jul-2022 07:39 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 06-Jul-2022 07:39 (GMT)