Large-scale solar energy venture initiated in the Middle East by Union Coop and Positive Zero, one of the region's biggest retail solar energy projects
Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, is making significant strides in its commitment to sustainability with the launch of one of the Middle East's largest solar energy projects in the retail sector. In partnership with Positive Zero, the project is set to be completed by mid-2026 and will cover up to 30 Union Coop sites across Dubai and Umm Al Quwain.
The solar energy project involves the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across Union Coop's locations, with an installed capacity of 17.3 megawatts. Once completed, the systems are projected to generate approximately 29.23 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, enough to power over 4,000 homes each year.
This renewable energy initiative is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 21,650 tons annually, equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting around 325,000 trees. The project is a testament to Union Coop's dedication to environmental responsibility and the UAE’s net-zero targets.
The solar energy project is part of Union Coop's broader efforts to promote a more sustainable energy future. The cooperative also bans single-use plastic bags and adopts eco-friendly packaging, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
The project aligns with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to raise clean energy's share to 30% of the national energy mix by 2030. The initiative's completion will contribute to the UAE’s efforts towards a more sustainable energy future.
The agreement was signed at Union Coop's headquarters in Al Warqa City Mall, Dubai, in the presence of key executives from both Union Coop and Positive Zero. Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of Positive Zero, and David Auriau, CEO of Positive Zero, expressed their support for Union Coop's solar energy project.
Union Coop collaborates with public and private sectors to reduce supply chain emissions. The solar energy project is a long-term agreement aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the UAE’s net-zero targets. Upon completion, it will further solidify Union Coop’s reputation as a leader in sustainability in the UAE.
Positive Zero has other projects that can be found on their official website. For more information about Union Coop's solar energy project, please visit their website or contact your local Union Coop branch.
- Union Coop's solar energy project, expected to be completed by mid-2026, will generate approximately 29.23 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, enough to power over 4,000 homes each year, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
- The 17.3 megawatts solar energy project, involving the installation of solar PV systems, is set to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 21,650 tons annually, equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting around 325,000 trees.
- Union Coop's commitment to sustainability extends beyond the solar energy project, with bans on single-use plastic bags and adoption of eco-friendly packaging, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
- Aligning with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, the project aims to raise clean energy's share to 30% of the national energy mix by 2030, supporting the UAE’s efforts towards a more sustainable energy future.
- The solar energy project is part of Union Coop's collaboration with various sectors to reduce supply chain emissions, and it is a long-term agreement aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the UAE’s net-zero targets.
- The solar energy project, a testament to Union Coop's dedication to environmental responsibility, is an innovative venture in the renewable energy industry, further solidifying Union Coop’s reputation as a leader in sustainability in the UAE.
