{"id":861,"date":"2024-11-04T22:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T18:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.utilitybusinessmena.com\/?p=861"},"modified":"2024-11-04T22:00:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T18:00:32","slug":"adipec-2024-ducab-group-has-joined-global-initiative-utilities-for-net-zero-alliance-uneza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheeltech.com\/utilitybusinessmena\/electricity\/adipec-2024-ducab-group-has-joined-global-initiative-utilities-for-net-zero-alliance-uneza","title":{"rendered":"ADIPEC 2024: Ducab Group has joined global initiative Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press Release: Ducab Group<\/a>, one of the largest end-to-end energy solutions providers and manufacturing firms in the UAE, announced its membership in the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance<\/a> (UNEZA) that unites leading global utilities and power companies with the aim of spearheading the development of grids that are ready for renewable energy, promoting clean energy solutions, and advancing electrification efforts. This strategic membership strengthens Ducab\u2019s role in the global energy transition and reinforces its commitment to the UAE\u2019s ambitious net-zero targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement was made during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC)<\/a> 2024, held in Abu Dhabi from 4-7 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By joining UNEZA, Ducab becomes part of a global Alliance dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions through collaborative innovation. This membership empowers Ducab to work with international energy leaders to address and overcome the common barriers hindering the achievement of emissions reduction targets and the realization of global net zero ambitions. Through the platform, the Alliance will shape dynamic new partnerships in the sector and forge effective channels for dialogue with key public and private stakeholder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By advancing essential energy solutions and adopting sustainable sourcing frameworks, Ducab\u2019s efforts directly support Dubai\u2019s Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to source 75% of the city\u2019s energy from renewable sources by 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charles Mellagui, CEO of Ducab Cables Business<\/strong>, said, \u201cJoining the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance is a key milestone in Ducab\u2019s commitment to advancing sustainable practices across the energy sector. Our focus remains on integrating intelligent, high-performance manufacturing solutions to support the UAE\u2019s clean energy transition. Through UNEZA, we\u2019re excited to collaborate with global partners to drive impactful initiatives in energy infrastructure and sustainable sourcing that will contribute meaningfully to the UAE\u2019s net-zero goals and the ambitious targets of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a portfolio of over 30 renewable projects, Ducab is accelerating the global energy transition by delivering advanced energy solutions across the Middle East, Asia, Australia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Supporting key infrastructure, the Group contributes to landmark projects like the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park\u2014the largest single-site solar park globally\u2014and the Al Dhafra Solar Project in Abu Dhabi, which will soon be the world\u2019s largest single-site solar power plant at 2 GW capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ducab is also advancing digital innovation with its Blade Smart Factory, a cutting-edge facility powered by Industry 4.0 technologies. This factory boosts production by 20%, reduces machine downtime by 30%, and cuts energy consumption by an additional 30%, demonstrating Ducab\u2019s commitment to energy-efficient, intelligent manufacturing. These investments support the UAE\u2019s net-zero objectives, achieving tangible reductions in resource use and setting a new benchmark for sustainable manufacturing in the energy sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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