Yellow Door Energy commissioned 27 solar projects in 2024
Sustainability Yellow Door Energy commissioned 27 solar projects in 2024
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Yellow Door Energy's operational projects in the region have generated 842,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity
Yellow Door Energy announced its 2024 results, highlighting project milestones and sustainability progress. In 2024, the company added 32.7-megawatts-peak (MWp) to its portfolio, which includes its acquisition of five operating projects in Oman.
Jeremy Crane, Group CEO of Yellow Door Energy said, 'In 2024, Yellow Door Energy commissioned 27 solar power projects across the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and South Africa. Our swift project execution reflects the exceptional collaboration amongst our teams and contractors, and aligns with the Net Zero ambitions of governments in the region. I extend my gratitude to all who contributed to accelerating the Just Energy Transition. We look forward to unveiling even more projects and reaching new milestones in 2025.'
Yellow Door Energy's team conducted seven educational workshops for students across the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and South Africa. Notable initiatives include – Project Daw in Jordan – co-funded by Actis Acts, this program delivered free training to 20 Jordanian youths on solar power system design, installation and maintenance. It also provided a solar power system to a community centre in Mafraq free of charge. INJAZ Solar Plant Tour in Bahrain – Yellow Door Energy hosted 20 secondary-level school students for an educational tour at its solar power plant at City Centre Bahrain.
The company's projects are developed through innovative solar leases or power purchase agreements (PPAs), enabling business owners to transition to solar power and reduce electricity costs without incurring any upfront capital expenditure, said a statement from the firm.
The newly commissioned solar power plants feature 61,500 solar panels, utilising rooftop solar, ground-mounted solar and carport solar applications. More than 550,000 person-hours were dedicated to building the solar power plants, all completed with zero recordable incidents. This highlights the company's commitment to quality, health, safety, security and environmental (QHSSE) practices and their strict implementation across all its projects.
Yellow Door Energy's operational projects in the region have generated 842,000 megawatt-hours of clean electricity, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by 328,000 metric tons. This achievement supports the Net Zero and clean energy ambitions of governments in the countries where the company operates.
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