This was carried out under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative launched by Dewa to encourage customers to install solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of their premises to generate electricity from solar power and export any excess to the power grid …
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Mozambican wins Phanes Group’s first Solar Incubator program
Phanes Group, an integrated end-to-end solar provider headquartered in Dubai, has announced Marlon Dos Santos and his 50 MW Kitaka Solar Project in Mozambique as the winner of its first Phanes Group Solar Incubator program. The evaluation session was held …
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Emirates Insolaire to install coloured solar panels in Dubai
Dubai Investments, a leading, diversified investments company, said it will soon start installing coloured solar panels on buildings across Dubai through its joint venture Emirates Insolaire, as the emirate reinforces its commitment to a sustainable future.
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WETEX 2017 & Dubai Solar Show bring together the latest technologies in the water, energy, and environment sectors from around the globe
About 2,000 exhibitors from more than 50 countries around the world are taking part in the 19th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2017) and the 2nd Dubai Solar Show, which are being organised by Dubai Electricity and Water …
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United Arab Emirates Solar Energy Market Outlook to 2023 – Research and Markets
The “United Arab Emirates Solar Energy Market Outlook to 2023” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. Decline in solar module prices due to increasing competition coupled with government initiatives of increasing share of renewables in …
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Dewa to install solar carports in ministry building
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment for the installation of solar carports at the ministry’s building in Dubai, UAE. These solar carports will have a total capacity of …
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How going solar won’t burn your pocket
Anyone interested in solar energy can invest in it today, Ivano Iannelli, CEO of Dubai Carbon, said. Speaking to Khaleej Times at the Wetex 2017 exhibition in Dubai, Iannelli highlighted how residents in the UAE will soon be able to invest in a total of …
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Education must involve technology and online resources
Abu Dhabi: It is impossible to leave technology out of the learning process for today’s so-called digital natives, so parents and educators in the UAE feel that well-planned lessons and focused guidance are key towards facilitating the effective …
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New assistive technology to be on show for people with determination
Dubai: Technology has been helping people of determination to be more independent and increase their employability and many of these new devices will be exhibited in this year’s AccessAbilities Expo 2017 happening next month. AccessAbilities Expo 2017 …
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Community called to pool resources to fund solar projects
This is the newest way for UAE residents to pool their resources together as in crowdfunding in order to accelerate the adoption of solar energy in Dubai and the rest of the country, officials announced on the sidelines of the second Dubai Solar Show on …
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Coloured solar panels and Tesla cars among green initiatives
Students from Dubai Modern Education School, explain their project to visitors at their stall during Wetex. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Using crowdfunding, UAE residents will be able to invest in a total of 3,000 kilowatts of solar energy. In addition …
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Apple Pay launches in UAE
Dubai: Leave your wallet behind when you head to the coffee … to increase a wider user base for digital wallets due to brand names backed by trusted technology,” Yasmeen said. Nearly 2 per cent of the retail sales comes from online retail in the …
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First day of Wetex features coloured solar panels and Tesla cars
Students from Dubai Modern Education School, explain their project to visitors at their stall during Wetex. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Using crowdfunding, UAE residents will be able to invest in a total of 3,000 kilowatts of solar energy. In addition …
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A Dubai villa totally powered by sun during winter
Yes, this is in Dubai. As the second Dubai Solar Show begins on Monday, Gulf News will look at this smart home of Ivano Ianelli’s in Arabian Ranches to see the benefits he’s been reaping over the years. When I did this, I wasn’t looking at the …
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Dubai’s 3D world: Immensa CEO Fahmi Al Shawwa
This dramatic disruption to the traditional logistics supply chain is just around the corner, and has the potential to add as much as $3bn to the UAE’s economy, according to Fahmi Al Shawwa, CEO of the Immensa Technology Labs, which in 2016 launched the …
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Can’t know which solar panels to buy? Safaqat is the answer
Dubai: Don’t know which solar panels to choose for your villa? The Safaqat initiative is the answer, officials said. Residents who are considering installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops as part of the Shams Dubai initiative now have an …
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Dubai Airports reveals technology plans as it aims to optimise efficiency across DXB
As passenger throughput continues to rise at Dubai International, technology is playing a vital role in enabling Dubai Airports to get the most out of existing facilities and improve the overall passenger experience. With global air traffic increasing year …
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