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ENPARK and DIAC install solar tracker
Dubai, Jan 17, 2010 (WAM)- The Energy and Environment Park (ENPARK), a comprehensive eco-friendly community, and Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the world's only free zone dedicated to higher education - both members of TECOM Investments - have announced the installation of a pioneering 5kW solar tracker at DIAC.
Donated by the founders of Switchpower, a team of renewable energy experts from Sweden, the solar tracker powers 129 lamps, which can save approximately six tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. It can function for 10 hours per day supplying 2.9kW of total load connected.
The system is estimated to generate 13,825 KWh of electrical energy annually.
Ali Bin Towaih, Executive Director of ENPARK, said: "As the pioneer in the Middle East for implementing environment-friendly programmes, we are highly conscious of our mission to disseminate knowledge and raise awareness on the various mechanisms available to companies and individuals for reducing their energy consumption even while contributing to the well-being of society.
The installation of the solar tracker at DIAC takes forward TECOM Investments' aggressive sustainability agenda and complements the knowledge cluster's achievement of obtaining the LEED Silver certification in 2009.
Dr. Ayoub Kazim, Executive Director for Dubai International Academic City, said:"This initiative is a further step in our commitment to the environment and falls in line with the vision of Dubai's leadership. We are equally delighted that as an entity of TECOM Investments, we are contributing to our parent company's dedication to perform as a socially responsible organization that is truly environmentally committed. We hope this marks another significant step in an ongoing effort for creating a sustainable business park."
Donated by the founders of Switchpower, a team of renewable energy experts from Sweden, the solar tracker powers 129 lamps, which can save approximately six tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. It can function for 10 hours per day supplying 2.9kW of total load connected.
The system is estimated to generate 13,825 KWh of electrical energy annually.
Ali Bin Towaih, Executive Director of ENPARK, said: "As the pioneer in the Middle East for implementing environment-friendly programmes, we are highly conscious of our mission to disseminate knowledge and raise awareness on the various mechanisms available to companies and individuals for reducing their energy consumption even while contributing to the well-being of society.
The installation of the solar tracker at DIAC takes forward TECOM Investments' aggressive sustainability agenda and complements the knowledge cluster's achievement of obtaining the LEED Silver certification in 2009.
Dr. Ayoub Kazim, Executive Director for Dubai International Academic City, said:"This initiative is a further step in our commitment to the environment and falls in line with the vision of Dubai's leadership. We are equally delighted that as an entity of TECOM Investments, we are contributing to our parent company's dedication to perform as a socially responsible organization that is truly environmentally committed. We hope this marks another significant step in an ongoing effort for creating a sustainable business park."
