GEMS Education
Distributed Generation
21.25 GWh
Annual Energy Generated/
Cost Savings
12.25k tons
CO2 emissions avoided
6 mil
Trees planted equivalency
Project Details
Location | Dubai, UAE |
Installation Type | Solar Rooftop and Carports |
System Size | 12.7 MWp |
Agreement Period | Up to 25 years |
Status | Under Construction |
Overview
Positive Zero and GEMS Education have signed what amounts to the largest renewable energy deal in the UAE education sector to date. The record agreement covers the design, engineering, installation, and maintenance of solar rooftops, carports, and bus parking across 23 GEMS schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Highlights
Across the various schools, the newly installed solar systems will collectively boast a capacity nearing 12.7 MWp, generating 21.25 GWh of electricity annually – enough to power 2,000 homes for a full year.
The initiative is projected to mitigate 14,276 metric tonnes of carbon emissions per year, equivalent to taking 3,300 cars off the road. Over the project’s lifespan, this reduction would equate to the environmental benefits of cultivating nearly 6 million trees.