Renewable energy deal signed with decarbonization provider Positive Zero
GEMS Education and decarbonization pioneer Positive Zero have signed the largest renewable energy deal in the UAE education sector to date. The record agreement covers the design, engineering, installation, and maintenance of solar rooftops, carports, and bus parking across 23 GEMS schools in Dubai.
Across the various schools, the newly installed solar systems will collectively boast a capacity nearing 12.7 MWp, generating 21.25 GWh of electricity annually – enough to power 2,000 homes for a full year.
The initiative is projected to mitigate 14,276MT of carbon emissions per year, equivalent to taking 3,300 cars off the road. Over the project’s lifespan, this reduction would equate to the environmental benefits of cultivating nearly 6mn trees.
Landmark agreement
“This landmark agreement with Positive Zero not only underscores our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint but also aligns with our vision of integrating renewable energy at scale,” commented Dino Varkey, Group CEO, GEMS Education.
“GEMS Education is taking tangible steps in this direction with the decarbonization of its operations through our solutions, in addition to integrating climate literacy across people development, curricula, and student initiatives,” stated David Auriau, CEO, Positive Zero.
“This initiative will not only instil a sense of responsibility but also a sense of pride in everyone who studies or works in a school that cares about them and the environment,” concluded Laurent Longuet, CEO, Positive Zero’s Distributed Generation Arm (SirajPower).
