Emerge and Miral signed an agreement to deploy on-site solar energy systems at the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi theme park on Yas Island.
Emerge is a joint venture between UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, while Miral is Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences
The project will have a capacity of 8.2 megawatts (MW) with rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed at the marine-life theme park.
Emerge will provide a full turnkey solution, including design, procurement, and construction, as well as operation and maintenance services.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi represents the first new SeaWorld marine-life park in more than 30 years and the first outside the United States.
The theme park will offer unique immersive experiences that engage visitors from the UAE and worldwide, broadening their knowledge of marine life.
The next-generation park will also include the UAE’s first dedicated center for marine research and education.
Also, its rescue and rehabilitation operations will also be a first for the region to return healthy animals back to their native habitats.
The center will support current and upcoming marine life research on native species while contributing to global marine science and knowledge.
With this, Miral is reinforcing its commitment to investing in sustainable solutions by integrating renewable energy components in many of its developments.
Rooftop solar PV could provide approximately six percent of the UAE’s total power generation by 2030, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s REmap 2030 report.
Laurent Clement, CEO of EDF Middle East, said that the private sector is playing a major role in supporting the UAE Energy Strategy 2050.
This includes achieving an energy mix that combines renewable and clean energy sources to balance economic requirements and environmental goals.