Abu Dhabi Airports completes largest solar-powered car park in the city

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Abu Dhabi Airports recently announced that it has finally completed the largest solar-powered car park in the UAE capital, which will save 5,300 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.  The three-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project is installed on the car shading at the short-term car park of the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, with 7,542 solar panels producing electricity.

The energy generated by the grid-connected project will be used to power the car parking facility, with excess energy fed to other sections of the airport. The solar panels have been installed by Masdar, which will also provide operation and maintenance services for a 25-year period.

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar said in a statement that the delivery of the landmark project for the new Midfield Terminal highlights the commitment of Masdar and Abu Dhabi Airports to supporting the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and its climate change mitigation goals, as well as demonstrating Masdar’s strength as a preferred partner in renewable energy project collaborations.

Shareef Al Hashmi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports added that net-zero development has been a central ethos in the design and construction of the Midfield Terminal. He said that by making smart and sustainable choices during its development in the use of double glazing, efficient lighting, and environmental controls, the airport has achieved considerable reductions across the building’s wider energy use.

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