Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finalised the installation of solar panels across 22 of its buildings and facilities, aiming to enhance its use of renewable energy and minimise environmental harm.
The solar panel systems are projected to produce 32 million kilowatt-hours each year, leading to a reduction of approximately 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
These solar systems have been deployed across a range of RTA sites, such as metro depots and bus stations.
To ensure reliability, the RTA is aligning the installations with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) regulations, alongside real-time tracking of energy output.
“The locations equipped with solar systems include 16 sites managed by different RTA divisions and departments—these encompass bus depots in Al Quoz, Al Khawaneej, and Al Rowaiyah; bus stations in Al Satwa and Oud Metha; maintenance facilities in Al Muhaisnah; metro depots, and several other premises,” stated Shaikha Ahmad Al Shaikh, Director of Buildings and Facilities at the RTA’s Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector.
The initiative aligns with key sustainability agendas, such as the RTA’s Zero-Emissions Strategy 2050, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030.
