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Dubai set for four new solar power plants to boost clean energy transition
Emicool, a leading district cooling provider and a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis, has partnered with Yellow Door Energy, a regional sustainable energy developer, to commission four solar power plants across Dubai with a combined capacity of 1.2 megawatts-peak (MWp).
Implemented under a solar lease model, the new installations are expected to generate 1.5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by around 600 tonnes, the equivalent of powering 100 homes for a year.
Located at Dubai Investments Park 2, Motor City, and Expo City Dubai, the sites feature more than 1,860 solar panels across rooftops, parking structures, thermal energy storage (TES) tanks, and a first-of-its-kind vertical façade installation, designed to maximise solar generation in dense urban environments.
Emicool, Yellow Door boost clean energy
The solar lease model allows Yellow Door Energy to finance, build, and operate the systems throughout their lifecycle, enabling Emicool to expand renewable integration without upfront capital costs. The projects also mark a milestone for Yellow Door Energy, which has now exceeded 1 billion kWh of clean electricity generated across its portfolio.
Dr Adib Moubadder, CEO of Emicool, said: “This project marks a significant step forward in Emicool’s sustainability journey. We continue to deliver top-tier cooling services while supporting the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 vision by integrating renewable energy solutions into our operations. The solar lease with Yellow Door Energy highlights our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.”
Jeremy Crane, Group CEO of Yellow Door Energy, added: “We congratulate Emicool on this important step in their sustainability journey. The innovative vertical façade reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of solar adoption in dense urban environments.”
The collaboration demonstrates how renewable energy can be integrated into district cooling networks to lower operational costs, meet corporate sustainability targets, and provide a scalable model for decarbonising urban infrastructure across the region.
