Dubai Health Accelerates Clean Energy Transition Across 26 Facilities Through Partnership with Positive Zero
Dubai Health has announced a strategic partnership with Positive Zero, the Middle East’s leading provider of sustainable and decentralized energy solutions, to accelerate the adoption of clean and renewable energy across 26 healthcare facilities in Dubai.
The collaboration marks a major milestone in Dubai Health’s sustainability roadmap, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship while upholding the highest standards of patient care and operational excellence. Through this initiative, on-site solar rooftop and carport systems with a combined capacity exceeding 14.1 megawatts will be deployed across its facilities.
In the first year of operations, solar generation across the first 13 facilities is projected to deliver nearly 10,700 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean energy. Over the duration of the agreement, the initiative is expected to reduce approximately 167,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to planting 4.3 million trees.
The solar carport installations will not only generate renewable energy but also enhance patient and staff experience by providing 3,000 shaded parking spaces, representing the largest solar car park capacity in the UAE healthcare sector once completed.
Cooling-as-a-Service Initiative at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital
As part of the partnership, Positive Zero will also deliver the first Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) project at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, aligning with the UAE Demand Side Management Program and the Dubai Demand Side Management Strategy 2030. The initiative is expected to achieve energy savings of up to 15% and prevent more than 9,500 tons of carbon emissions over its lifecycle.
Partnership Launch and Vision
The announcement was attended by Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health; Khalifa Baqer, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Health; Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation; Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of Positive Zero; and David Auriau, CEO of Positive Zero.
Khalifa Baqer, COO of Dubai Health, stated:
“Expanding the use of solar energy underscores our commitment to operating environmentally responsible healthcare facilities. This partnership demonstrates how the healthcare industry can actively support the UAE’s national sustainability agenda and contribute to long-term clean energy and decarbonization efforts.”
Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of Positive Zero, said:
“In line with the UAE’s vision to lead the world towards Net Zero, Dubai Health continues to set a new standard for the regional healthcare sector. We are privileged to play a pivotal role in spearheading Dubai Health’s energy transition into measurable impact on the ground.”
David Auriau, CEO of Positive Zero, added:
“With millions of annual patient interactions across Dubai Health facilities, every patient, medical practitioner, and staff member will benefit from clean energy solutions. We are excited to support the healthcare sector and contribute to making it more sustainable.”
This initiative supports the UAE’s national drive to double energy efficiency and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, contributing directly to the UAE Net Zero Strategy 2050 and Dubai’s Demand Side Management goals.
The collaboration follows Positive Zero’s successful implementation of a solar rooftop and carport system at the Al Jalila Foundation, further strengthening Dubai Health’s mission to advance sustainable healthcare operations.
About Positive Zero
Positive Zero enables the regional energy transition by delivering sustainable, cost-efficient, and decentralized energy solutions. Through its Decarbonization-as-a-Service model, the company builds, finances, and operates on-site energy systems that reduce operational costs by up to 30% and carbon footprints by up to 70%. With over 250 MW of distributed solar capacity and 100 million kWh of energy savings achieved across its portfolio, Positive Zero has helped eliminate over 250,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to planting 4 million trees.
