Emerson Implements Major Green Energy Project in the Middle East with SirajPower
Emerson and SirajPower has partnered with each other to implement a solar rooftop plant at its Middle East and Africa Head Office in Dubai, making it the largest solar rooftop plant in a single location within Jebel Ali. This significant sustainability project supports Emersons long-term commitment and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals to promote decarbonization efforts, minimize emissions and enhance resource efficiency. Along with SirajPower, Emerson also appointed Clenergize Solar Consultants as comprehensive advisors to cover the specifications, tendering, contract management, design reviews, and project management.
The official signing ceremony was held on July 26, at the Emersons JAFZA facility and attended by Emersons Middle East and Africa President Vidya Ramnath and SirajPowers CEO Laurent Longuet, marking the launch of the solar rooftop projects installation and commissioning, which is expected to go live before year-end.
The solar rooftop, which will be financed, designed, constructed, and operated by SirajPower, consists of 5,489 solar panels covering a roof area of 19,340 sqm across four of Emersons warehouses and office buildings in Jebel Ali South. The solar system has a capacity of 2.6 MWp and will produce 3.923 GWh of clean energy annually. This project will reduce Emersons carbon emissions by 2,891 metric tons annually.
The development aligns with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authoritys (DEWA) Shams Dubai program, a leading initiative to make Dubai the smartest city in the world by supporting the diversification of energy mix and promoting the use of clean and renewable energy sources.
Emerson is transforming its culture, business practices, and infrastructure to support a more inclusive and sustainable planet. This solar panel installation project is a great example of our commitment toward sustainability in Dubai and is in line with our global sustainability framework, the Greening Of, Greening By, and Greening With Emerson which addresses how we, as a company, approach sustainability through how we do business, how we support our customers and how we collaborate with stakeholders. said Ramnath. Were thrilled to have such an enormous global company like Emerson join our journey to a greener economy. As climate change and global warming-related challenges are becoming increasingly important, more companies are beginning to prioritize sustainability as part of their goals towards a sustainable future. With clean energy at the very core of the UAEs sustainability vision for the next 50 years, we are honored to be able to support the country achieve its goals. said Laurent Longuet, CEO of SirajPower.
Emerson recognizes its major role in advancing technologies and solutions that help improve environmental sustainability in their business, their customers, and the industries they operate in. With this project, Emerson is committed to the environment by lowering emissions, improving energy and resource efficiency, and decreasing waste across the company. Additional information about Emersons ESG initiatives can be found in Emersons ESG Report at Emerson.com/ESG.
