UAE’s Etihad Rail announced on Friday that it will soon run its freight terminal in Ghuweifat on solar energy to accelerate regional sustainable logistics solutions.
According to a statement, the UAE’s rail network operator signed a landmark agreement with Emerge, a joint venture between France’s EDF Group and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co., or Masdar, to solarize the freight terminal.
With its strategic location at the border with Saudi Arabia, the Ghuweifat terminal is well-positioned to promote regional trade and foster green logistics and infrastructure.
The statement added that the total installed capacity is a 600 kilowatt-peak ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system with a battery energy storage system of 2.56 megawatt-hours.
The installation will generate up to 85 percent of the terminal’s electricity consumption upon completion.
“By collaborating with Emerge and initiating the transition to solar power, we are not only reducing our environmental impact but also building greener and more resilient supply chains,” said Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail.
The national rail network has also committed to reducing carbon emissions from road transport by 21 percent annually by 2050, equivalent to removing 8.2 million tonnes of CO2.
On Oct. 1, Etihad Rail signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Dahra Holding to provide sustainable rail transport services for agricultural products.
This partnership aims to integrate rail into Al Dahra’s supply chain, facilitating a transition to more sustainable modes of transport.
The initiative is expected to enhance operational efficiency while significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with freight operations.
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