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Shanghai Electric and DEWA top out in Dubai

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Energy Global,


Significant progress has been made in the Dubai 700 MW concentrated solar power project. On 9 Jan 2020, a topping-out ceremony for the project's 222m central tower was held, welcoming representatives from Shanghai Electric, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Noor Energy 1 and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau.

The 700 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) project marks phase four of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai and is a crucial part of the United Arab Emirates government's 'Vision 2021' initiative to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly development.

In addition to 'Vision 2021', the government also launched the 'Energy Strategy 2050 Plan', which aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25% to 50% by 2050. Once operational, the CSP plant will reduce Dubai's carbon footprint by 1.6 million tpy.

As sustainability is the focus of the project, Shanghai Electric engaged experts and partners to relocate wild animals and 180 mesquite trees to a new wildlife park, minimising the impact of construction.

The project also aims to generate jobs for residents and is supported by an international team. It is estimated that as the project progresses, it will create around 6000 jobs in the technology, energy management and construction sectors.

Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/solar/16012020/shanghai-electric-and-dewa-tops-out-in-dubai/

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