Dubai To Launch World’s Largest Solar-Powered Data Centre

DEWA, inaugurated the green data centre of Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC (Moro Hub).

According to the report, the facility’s integrated solutions are designed to provide next-generation services in the areas of digital transformation, cloud and hosting services, cybersecurity, smart cities, IoT services, professional and managed services, as well as Moro services supported by ChatGPT technology.

"The development of the world’s largest solar-powered data centre was guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, for advancing sustainable development. The new centre is yet another achievement that raises the UAE’s profile as a leading global player in advancing sustainability and the green economy," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, CEO and MD of DEWA.

"The centre provides an exceptional model for combining digital technologies with energy technologies." With a world-class low-carbon information technology infrastructure powered by solar energy, the data centre supports the goal of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050 to generate 100 percent of its energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050.

According to the report, Moro Hub's solar-powered data centre also contributes to our efforts to meet the Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative's targets.

This initiative is especially important because it is happening in the same year that the UAE is hosting the largest international climate conference, the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28).

The new data centre reflects our commitment to support the development of a sustainable economy and our efforts to transform Dubai into a global green economy hub. "Moro Hub has always been a frontrunner in promoting digital transformation and sustainability as well as enhancing its integrated solutions to help organisations and companies reach net-zero carbon emissions."

According to the report, Moro Hub’s green data centre features ground-breaking solutions from Dell Technologies, Microsoft, and Huawei, including the latest advances in Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Digital Twin Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Recovery as a Service, Consulting & Professional Services, Managed Services, Residency Services, Network as a Service, Moro Open Cloud, and more.

Using 100 percent renewable energy, the Uptime TIER III-Certified data centre has a capacity exceeding 100 megawatts (MW). Its area will exceed 16,000 square metres.

Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai, said, "The launch of the green data centre embodies Dubai and the UAE’s commitment to harness innovation and adopt the principles of sustainability in providing services to citizens and residents." It also reflects the significant role played by public-private partnerships in Dubai’s strategic projects.

He believes the project is a bright sign in Dubai’s journey towards a sustainable future that takes environmental needs into account. We at Digital Dubai support this approach as part of our leadership of the digital transformation process in the emirate, which has made the city a global model for adopting creative ideas and projects that contribute to a bright future for humanity.

"We are glad to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with Moro Hub to jointly provide solutions that will elevate and accelerate the region towards digital transformation. "Dell Technologies has always been at the forefront of intelligent solutions, and we are confident that our ground-breaking solutions will continue to create opportunities for customers to adapt to digital transformation easily," Walid Yehia, General Manager, UAE, at Dell Technologies, stated.

An exemplary model for combining cutting-edge digital and power electronic technologies to create an advanced green ICT infrastructure powered by renewable energy, the green data centre offers digital products and services using technologies from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as cloud services, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), among others.

"Microsoft remains committed to leading the march towards sustainable digital transformation."

"Our partnership with Moro Hub is another endeavour to accelerate the growth of sustainable digitalization in the country, driven by our best-in-class technologies." "Our digital solutions will enable businesses to avail greater flexibility for managing their operations and strengthen their infrastructure, thereby protecting them from any potential risks that arise from cyber threats," Naim Yazbeck, General Manager, Microsoft UAE, added.

The introduction of Moro Hub’s new solar-powered data centre will further drive the digital transformation of government and private organisations in the UAE, reinforcing their efforts to upgrade their infrastructure to keep pace with new Fourth Industrial Revolution trends, said the report.

"Huawei has always been committed to supporting its partners with innovative solutions that will help them accelerate digital transformation across sectors." "Our longstanding partnership with Moro Hub is an effort to enhance the experience for their customers, offer higher reliability, and help contribute effectively to their vision of transforming the UAE business landscape into a sustainable digital model," Jiawei Liu, CEO of Huawei UAE, commented.

According to the report, Moro Hub's solar-powered data centre aims to set a global standard for energy efficiency and the use of green technologies.By using smart and eco-friendly technologies, the facility will enable business enterprises in the region to unlock new efficiencies.