The UAE and France will join forces to develop an Abu Dhabi solar power project which aims to offset 450 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
The 524-kilowatt solar photovoltaic scheme will be constructed at Yas Bay Waterfront by master developer Miral in partnership with Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF.
The clean energy initiative will involve the installation of 920 solar modules at the leisure, dining and entertainment hub and will support the UAE's net-zero emissions goals.
Emerge will be responsible for the project's finance, design, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance of the solar modules for a period of 30 years, Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Monday.
It was not revealed when construction on the major green scheme will begin.
“We are delighted to join forces with Emerge once again to implement this innovative solar project at Yas Bay as part of our commitment to the UAE’s strategic initiative to achieve Net Zero by 2050,” said Jonathan Brown, chief portfolio officer at Miral.
“This project will set a benchmark in supplying clean energy to power Yas Bay and further position Yas Island as a top global destination.
“This partnership represents our dedication to prioritising sustainable practices and incorporating renewable energy elements across our destinations.”
Michel Abi Saab, general manager at Emerge, said the agreement would help pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Clean energy drive
“We are confident the 524-kilowatt project will help to deliver high-quality and reliable clean energy to this premier entertainment destination, which attracts millions of visitors from home and abroad," said said Mr Abi Saab.
“With the UAE preparing to host Cop28, this project demonstrates the sustainable impact that can be achieved across many other entertainment sites as we work towards the country’s net-zero goal.”
It is the latest collaboration between Miral and Emerge in support of the UAE's green vision.
In March, Miral inaugurated Abu Dhabi's largest solar rooftop project at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi.
The scheme involved 16,000 solar modules being installed across the theme park's roof, which spans 36,000 square metres, generating nearly 40 per cent of its annual energy needs.
Last year, Miral and Emerge struck a deal to deploy on-site solar energy systems at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Emerge was formed as a joint venture between Masdar and EDF in 2021 to develop distributed solar, energy efficiency, street lighting, battery storage, off-grid solar, and hybrid solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened. He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia. Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”. Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.
Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines:
Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.
Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.
Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.
Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.
Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
