GEC NEWS WIREEmirates Transport, the UAE’s premium transport solutions provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Ghandi Auto to install a solar-powered, off-grid, electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its head office.
The groundbreaking partnership was announced in Dubai at GITEX Global 2024, the world’s largest tech event, and is in line with Emirates Transport’s sustainability strategy.
It is the first time Al Ghandi Auto has installed a charging station that operates entirely on solar power, and, when completed, will be considered one of the first off-grid solar electric vehicle charging stations in place across the UAE.
The new premium technology supports Emirates Transport’s environmental goals and the UAE’s vision for a greener future.
The MoU signed between Al Ghandi Auto and Emirates Transport aims to maximize solar energy for both transportation and facility operations, and will create a self-sufficient energy ecosystem that enhances energy resilience.
The collaboration not only reduces dependence on external power sources but also inspires industry-wide adoption of renewable energy solutions.
Work is already underway to install the charging station at Emirates Transport’s head office in Dubai.
The solar panels for the single charging point can generate up to 22KW of power and the station takes approximately 1.5 hours to charge the batteries of a standard Chevrolet Bolt to 80%.
Dominic Hagerty, Emirates Transport’s Chief Transport and Lease Officer, said, “This agreement with Al Ghandi Autos empowers operational efficiency with clean energy, setting a new standard for corporate sustainability.“By pioneering this advanced solar-charging technology at our head office, we are demonstrating how innovative practices can lead to a more sustainable and efficient future. It means we can take the lead in reducing carbon emissions from transport and helping the UAE reach its net-zero goals.”
