Lulu Group has announced plans to open a 1MWp solar carport installation which includes four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Dubai Silicon Central Hypermarket. UAE-based solar energy provider, SirajPower, has been contracted to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the installation. The solar carport covers an area of 7,209 sqm and will produce 1.7 GWh of clean energy annually, offsetting more than 1,205 metric tons of carbon emissions – equivalent to nearly 20,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years. Lulu Group’s brand-new Silicon Central boasts a gross leasable area of 78,500 sqm of retail, F&B, cinemas, including a Lulu Hypermarket and department store spanning 16,800 sqm.
The Fast-Moving-Consumer-Goods (FMCG) industry, as one of the largest market segments in the world, has been a catalyst for positive change through the accelerated emphasis on the importance of sustainability initiatives. In the UAE, a lot of businesses looking for solutions to significantly reduce their carbon footprints. It is encouraging to see that such large and reputable multinational conglomerates like Lulu Group are joining the journey towards a greener economy.