Yellow Door Energy completes massive rooftop solar plant at Future Pipe Industries’ factory in Dubai Industrial City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 25, 2020 /Solar Business Hub/ — Yellow Door Energy, a UAE-based sustainable energy provider for businesses, has successfully commissioned a 2 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar plant for Future Pipe Industries (FPI). Located in Dubai Industrial City, the solar plant is expected to generate 3,200 megawatt-hours of clean energy in its first year of operation, equivalent to reducing 1,300 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.
Completed in time to celebrate the Dubai Solar Show and WETEX, this massive solar plant covers the rooftops of four warehouses totalling 18,000 square meters and comprises of more than 6,000 solar panels. It will meet 40% of the factory’s energy consumption needs and help FPI significantly reduce electricity costs.
Dirk Matthys, Chief Operating Officer at Future Pipe Industries, said:
“Sustainability is intrinsic to the way we do business at Future Pipe Industries. The solar project with Yellow Door Energy at our DIC facility enables us to reduce our energy costs and lower our carbon footprint, all without any upfront investment. We look forward to having this solar plant generate clean energy for us for many years to come.”
Saud Abu Al-Shawareb, Managing Director at Dubai Industrial City, said:
“As a leading regional industrial and logistics hub, we prioritise sustainable practices and continue to work closely with our partners from design to completion to ensure their operations are eco-friendly and efficient. The completion of Future Pipe Industries’ solar plant is a milestone for our community and a testament to the UAE’s role as a global platform for innovative companies at the heart of the clean energy movement. We are proud of our business partner’s commitment to sustainability which now means more than 14 megawatts of clean electricity is generated on site at Dubai Industrial City. We hope this will encourage others to explore renewable power with Dubai’s logistics and manufacturing sector poised to play a prominent role in the region’s economic resilience.”
Jeremy Crane, CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Door Energy, said:
“We are proud to support Future Pipe Industries’ sustainability endeavor through the development of this solar plant. We hope businesses in Dubai Industrial City will soon recover from the pandemic and consider solar projects to reduce electricity costs. As a Dubai-based solar developer, Yellow Door Energy is honored to contribute to DEWA’s Shams Dubai Program and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050.”
As the solar developer, Yellow Door Energy is responsible for investing in, designing, building, commissioning, operating and maintaining the solar plant for the duration of the contract. Contracting with solar developers is gaining popularity among industrial building owners who want to reduce energy costs without any upfront investment or operational risk, while maintaining focus on their core business and enjoying the benefits of clean energy.
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About Future Pipe
Offering complete fiberglass piping solutions, Future Pipe Industries design and manufacture fiberglass piping systems for use across the Oil & Gas, Water, Industrial and Marine & Offshore Industries. Future Pipe Industries partners with clients from project analysis and enhance the product range through customized solutions including system design and engineering services, project management, technical support, field supervision and training. www.futurepipe.com
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About Dubai Industrial City
Dubai Industrial City, a member of TECOM, provides intelligent infrastructure and integrated solutions for manufacturers and businesses. It is a key stakeholder in the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, tasked with developing priority areas including the Food and Beverage industry. The hub is home to over 280 factories and more than 750 business partners in sector-specific zones, including major local and multinational organisations such as Unilever, Patchi, Almarai Group, BASF, Asmak, Badia Farms, Al Futtaim Logistics and Al Shayea.
Offering a cost-effective and efficient business environment for the region’s manufacturing sector, Dubai Industrial City today serves as an enabling ecosystem for manufacturing and logistics with its integrated offerings of industrial land, state-of-the-art warehousing, office space, retail space, showrooms, and worker accommodation.
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Oscar Rousseau
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Khaled Al Khatib
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About Yellow Door Energy
Yellow Door Energy is the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses, serving commercial and industrial customers in the Middle East and South Asia. The company’s solar and energy efficiency solutions enable businesses to reduce energy costs, improve power reliability and lower carbon emissions. Yellow Door Energy’s shareholders include the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mitsui, Equinor and APICORP.
www.yellowdoorenergy.com
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Phone: +971 4 454 3033
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Press release provided by Yellow Door Energy. Photo credit: © Yellow Door Energy.
