6:34 pm - February 14, 2026
TAQA Energy Services has recently completed the third phase of a significant solar photovoltaic (PV) project at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) campus, underscoring a major commitment to renewable energy within the educational sector. The project, which boasts a capacity of 9,000kWp, involved the installation of 14,400 state-of-the-art solar panels across an extensive 84,000 square metres of the campus. This infrastructure is projected to generate approximately 18.7 million kWh of renewable energy annually, which will cover around 30% of the university’s total electricity requirements, while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 8,000 tonnes each year.
Khalid Mohamed Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer of TAQA Energy Services, remarked on the importance of this venture in his statement, saying, “Our ongoing partnership with the United Arab Emirates University for the country’s largest solar project at an educational institution signifies a transformative journey towards sustainability and innovation.” He emphasised that the initiative exemplifies the company’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s Vision 2030, aimed at fostering a sustainable and energy-efficient future.
The project’s implementation has progressed through several phases, with the initial stage successfully decreasing energy consumption within retrofitted university buildings by 27%. This groundwork has enabled further efficiencies to be realised in subsequent phases, extending energy-saving measures to additional facilities across the Al Ain campus. This holistic approach highlights the university’s determination to not only adopt sustainable practices but also to act as a model of innovation for similar initiatives across the national educational landscape.
In a complementary statement, Prof. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi, Acting Vice Chancellor of UAEU, emphasised how this collaboration advances both the university’s sustainability goals and the ecological literacy of its student body. “Collaborating with TAQA Energy Services on this pioneering solar initiative marks a significant step toward our sustainability goals,” he noted, pointing out that this venture is about more than just energy—it serves to inspire students to champion environmental responsibility.
Interestingly, this initiative is framed within a broader context of commitments made during COP28, where discussions centred on reducing emissions and increasing reliance on renewable sources were at the forefront. The UAE Consensus from COP28 aims to triple the deployment of renewable energy and double energy efficiency by 2030, aligning perfectly with the operational goals of the UAEU solar project. Thus, the project not only satisfies the immediate energy demands of the university but also contributes to national and global objectives regarding sustainability and climate change mitigation.
As the educational sector increasingly embraces renewable energy solutions, projects like this one stand as pivotal milestones towards achieving comprehensive energy transitions in the region. The UAEU initiative sets a high standard for other institutions in the UAE, demonstrating that large-scale renewable energy projects can be both feasible and beneficial.
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- https://en.aletihad.ae/news/business/4501213/abu-dhabi-energy-services–uaeu-launch-country-s-largest-sol – Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES), a subsidiary of TAQA, has commenced a 9,000kWp solar photovoltaic project for the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain. This project is the largest solar energy initiative in the UAE’s education sector and the first large-scale renewable energy endeavour for UAEU. The project will install over 14,000 solar ground-mounted modules with tracking systems on the UAEU campus, covering 190,000 square metres. The panels are expected to provide 25% of the university’s electricity demand and will be completed within 13 months of the agreement’s start. The initiative is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 8,187 tonnes annually, equivalent to removing 1,822 cars from the streets each year. The collaboration supports the goals of the UAE Consensus from COP28, which aims to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030. This initiative is a significant step in enabling UAEU to increase its reliance on renewable energy sources, inspire young people, and set an example for the education sector.
- https://www.dubaieye1038.com/news/business/ades-uaeu-launch-education-sectors-largest-solar-project/ – Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES), a subsidiary of TAQA, has commenced a 9,000kWp solar photovoltaic project for the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain. This project is the largest solar energy initiative in the UAE’s education sector and the first large-scale renewable energy endeavour for UAEU. The project will install over 14,000 solar ground-mounted modules with tracking systems on the UAEU campus, covering 190,000 square metres. The panels are expected to provide 25% of the university’s electricity demand and will be completed within 13 months of the agreement’s start. The initiative is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 8,187 tonnes annually, equivalent to removing 1,822 cars from the streets each year. The collaboration supports the goals of the UAE Consensus from COP28, which aims to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030. This initiative is a significant step in enabling UAEU to increase its reliance on renewable energy sources, inspire young people, and set an example for the education sector.
