University of Dubai – University of Dubai becomes first net-zero energy building in the region

• The proximity of the university to open desert meant that:
  • The land to be used for installation was un-levelled, consisting mostly of soft sand dunes that were susceptible to corrosion.
  • The arid and dusty environment would require more frequent cleaning of solar panels
• The entire system, including the civil foundations, had to be moveable in the event the university relocated its campus in the future

• We worked with an experienced civil contractor to completely level and compact the land, making it suitable for the solar installation
• We implemented the latest, automated robotic cleaning technologies that would clean the solar panels daily without using any water
• The precast civil foundations were installed on top of the compacted sand in a manner that allows for the entire system to be relocated, if necessary.

The ground mount solar plant at the University of Dubai's facility has realized a saving of AED 1.2 Million within the first year of operation has made the University of Dubai the first LEED certified net-zero energy building in the region. The solar power project is expected to abate 2040 tons of CO2 per annum, which equals abating greenhouse gas emission from more than 400 passenger cars driven for an entire year.

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