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| Sumita Pawar |
A report says ALEC Energy has partnered with Solar Earth to introduce the world’s most rugged pavement-integrated photovoltaic (PIPV) solution, touted as the "toughest solar on earth, to the region.
This will enable governments and private enterprises to confidently carry out wide-scale solarization of every hardscape infrastructure, such as pavements, roads, plazas, and parking lots, turning these into clean energy-generating assets.
"While the GCC has been blessed with a perennial abundance of sunlight, the constraints of traditional solar panels have limited the ability to unlock the immense potential of this clean energy source," said Basar Kayali, General Manager of ALEC Energy.
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"Today, together with Solar Earth, we are redefining what photovoltaic solutions are capable of and thereby enabling an entirely new range of possibilities for their deployment. In doing so, we are helping usher in the new era of solar energy production, one where it is no longer restricted to large solar farms and commercial facilities alone but can be seamlessly incorporated into the vast amount of commercial, municipal, residential, and other infrastructure that has already been built."
As the report mentioned, Solar Earth panels are skid-resistant, and unlike their traditional counterparts, they have been designed to be extremely rugged, able to withstand up to 5 tons of weight and harsh weather conditions.
Consequently, these panels enable public and private sector entities to take traditional sunk-cost infrastructure and provide a return on investment by transforming it into dual-use, revenue-generating surfaces. ALEC Energy’s decision to introduce the technology in the GCC followed months of comprehensive evaluation and feasibility studies to ensure a ‘right fit’ for the needs of the region.
According to the report, the new technology was unveiled yesterday at an event held at the ALEC Group’s modular construction facility in Dubai and attended by Gabriel Jabbour, Trade Commissioner for the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai. As a demonstration of the capabilities of the pavement-integrated photovoltaic (PIPV) solution, ALEC Energy utilized 24 m2 of solar cells connected to a 22 kW electric vehicle charger to recharge a Tesla car.
During the event, ALEC Energy also started building a 461 kilowatt peak solar plant at the modular construction factory. This plant will produce enough energy to power the main office building at the factory.
"With countries across the GCC clearly outlining intentions to achieve Net Zero by as early as 2050, regional governments are turning to the private sector to help pioneer advancements in the future of responsible energy production. We are thrilled to see the UAE taking the lead in innovation, clean energy, and net-zero action," said Damarys Zampini, representative of Solar Earth.
Damarys Zampini added, "Our partnership with ALEC Energy and the landing of our first shipment in the UAE sets the tone for COP28 and the country’s commitment to doing, not just talking, about its Net Zero goals."