Abu Dhabi looks to increase solar power

09 June 2010

Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority has said the UAE capital is considering a proposal to use solar energy equipment on rooftops in the city to generate about 500MW of power, Emirates Business has reported. Abu Dhabi also aims to generate 1,500MW of electricity, or seven per cent of total demand, from renewable energy sources by 2020, David Scott, chief executive of the authority told the daily.

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