His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, inaugurated the world’s largest and most efficient waste-to-energy facility in Warsan. The Waste to Energy Centre was built at a cost of AED4 billion ($1 billion) and features advanced technologies that have no adverse environmental impact.
In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai one of the world’s most sustainable cities, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed stated that the emirate is committed to accelerating its transition to a green economy by establishing a world-class clean energy infrastructure. Over the years, Dubai has consistently increased its capability to generate energy from renewable sources.
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Renewable energy
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed observed the first waste-to-energy conversion operations of the Centre, which have no negative impact on the environment. The plant currently has two out of its five lines functioning, which can process approximately 2,300 tonnes of solid waste each day. The process is highly advanced, utilizing steam pressure to generate rotational energy that powers the generator to produce renewable electricity. At present, the plant generates about 80 MWh of renewable energy. Upon the completion of its second phase, the facility’s output is expected to increase to 220 MWh, which equates to 5,280 MWh generated daily.
Alternative sources
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed was given a detailed overview of the Centre, which is the world’s largest facility in terms of operational capacity. During the visit, he also toured the facility, which can handle around 2 million tonnes of solid waste annually and generate enough power to meet the energy needs of over 135,000 households. With an area of 400,000 square meters, the Centre comprises five production lines that can process 5,666 tonnes of waste per day.
Environmental sustainability
The Dubai Waste-to-Energy Centre is expected to play a significant role in Dubai’s mission to improve environmental sustainability and combat climate change. By diverting waste from landfills, the Centre will reduce carbon emissions by roughly 2,400 tonnes per year.
The Waste to Energy Centre in Warsan is instrumental in establishing a robust and sustainable waste management system that is both environmentally friendly and intelligent. This aligns with the goals of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to derive 75 percent of Dubai’s energy from clean sources by 2050 and transform the city into a global hub for clean energy and a green economy.
The new Waste to Energy Centre also plays a significant role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and fulfilling the objectives of upcoming international events such as the UN Climate Change Conference COP 28 and the UAE’s Year of Sustainability.
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