Dubai-based Wasl, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in the region, has announced an extended strategic partnership with Etihad Energy Services. This collaboration will drive a range of innovative sustainability initiatives across Wasl’s extensive real estate portfolio, further aligning with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy and Dubai’s vision for a sustainable future.
The partnership’s scope includes the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, comprehensive building retrofits, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and the development of an advanced Command-and-Control Center. These projects reflect Wasl’s commitment to environmental stewardship while enhancing operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.
Key highlights of the initiative include:
- Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- Rooftop solar PV installations will be implemented across 77 Wasl properties, with a combined capacity of 4,000 kWp.
- The systems are projected to generate 6.7 million kilowatt-hours annually, reducing energy consumption by up to 34%.
- Several properties will meet over 80% of their electricity needs through solar energy, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 2,666 tons annually.
- Building Retrofits
- In the second phase of the project, 46 properties will undergo upgrades to improve energy and water efficiency.
- The retrofits aim to save 14.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 1.4 million gallons of water annually, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 5,817 tons.
- Advanced Command-and-Control Center
- A state-of-the-art facility will oversee performance across more than 300 properties.
- Leveraging artificial intelligence, the center will monitor and control systems such as air conditioning and solar energy, optimizing performance, reducing costs, and enabling predictive maintenance.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- To support sustainable mobility, EV charging stations will be installed at key locations, fostering green transportation.
This extended partnership builds on the success of an earlier phase, which saw the installation of over 22,000 advanced solar panels across Wasl properties, generating 11 million kilowatt-hours of energy annually and reducing carbon emissions by 4,500 tons—equivalent to removing 2,200 cars from the road or planting 180,000 trees.
Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Waleed Al Nuaimi, CEO of Etihad Energy Services, said: “We are proud to collaborate with Wasl on this ambitious sustainability journey. Together, we are contributing to Dubai’s sustainability goals by embracing innovative renewable energy solutions and enhancing consumption efficiency, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents.”
Salem Al Nuaimi, Director of Asset Services and Solutions Management at Wasl, added: “Sustainability is at the heart of Wasl’s operations. This partnership strengthens our efforts to enhance the environmental performance of our real estate portfolio while delivering sustainable and comfortable spaces for our customers.”
This partnership between Wasl and Etihad Energy Services exemplifies how collaboration and innovation can create lasting environmental and economic benefits. By adopting cutting-edge technologies and renewable energy solutions, the initiative sets a new standard for sustainability in Dubai’s real estate sector and reinforces the emirate’s vision to become a global leader in smart, green cities.