UAE Renewable Energy Diversification :
UAE Renewable Energy Diversification: What Are UAE Landfills Doing To Become Solar Farms?
Renewable energy initiatives are being carried out in the UAE in an innovative manner. The UAE is investigating alternate methods of providing the energy required to operate its economy. The region is well aware of the effects of climate change. The UAE is the first nation in the MENA region to commit to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Further, it’s attempting to reduce the carbon footprint of hydrocarbons. As part of its efforts to meet its renewable energy goals, the UAE will use closed landfills to produce solar energy.
Solar power is one of the renewable energy sources with the fastest growth. Dubai is developing a multinational solar energy park to reduce the emirates’ carbon emissions. Similarly, Abu Dhabi is building a gigantic global solar plant to aid in lessening the emirate’s reliance on natural gas. The region is making a move toward achieving better energy sources by setting a net zero emissions goal and developing nuclear power.
Projects Promoting Sustainable And Renewable Energy
The UAE has developed solar plants to produce renewable energy in support of sustainable projects. Solar energy is currently available at 1.35 cents per kWh as a result of almost 15 years of research, development, and policy action. UAE will be repurposing its closed landfills for solar power generation. The landfill will utilize the existing area while producing up to 120 megawatts of renewable energy. On the other hand, 200,000 cars will be taken off the road annually due to the Noor Abu Dhabi solar park. It will reduce the UAE’s greenhouse gas emissions by 1 million metric tons. Abu Dhabi pledged $20 billion to Masdar’s sustainable energy initiatives. This initiative has resulted in a 400% rise in the UAE’s proportion of renewable energy during the last 10 years.
The UAE Plans To Pursue Nuclear Energy In A Climate Friendly Manner
A sustainable nuclear energy initiative adhering to operational transparency and rigorous standards for nonproliferation is underway. In the Middle East, the Emirates is the first nation to use nuclear energy that produces no carbon emissions. Clean nuclear power is intended to produce 14 gigawatts of clean energy along with renewable energy by 2030. The Energy Strategy 2050 of UAE places a strong emphasis on the establishment of the civilian nuclear energy industry. In this way, the region demonstrates its dedication to lowering its reliance on fossil fuels. The civilized nuclear energy program will expand the region’s energy mix.
Incorporating Green Hydrogen Into UAE’s Infrastructure
The evolution of the world’s energy system will be greatly aided by hydrogen, a flexible energy transporter. The UAE government promised to expand the number of hydrogen production facilities around the nation to supply power for main production sectors. By 2028, the size and share of the global green hydrogen sector are projected to reach USD 10.2 billion, growing at an astounding 55.2 percent CAGR. Also, DEWA will build the first solar-powered hydrogen electrolysis plant in the Middle East, which will power DEWA’s hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles at Expo 2020.
