DM tests solar energy system in public utilities

Dubai Municipality is in the process of operating public toilets using solar energy on experiment basis.

“Once the experiment is successful, entire public facilities would be provided with solar energy receiver to ensure the high performance, taking in to account the aesthetic and architectural aspect of buildings and the city,” said Juma Khalifa Al Fuqae, Director of General Maintenance Department at Dubai Municipality.

“The experiment comes as part of the energy saving plan of Dubai Municipality in its buildings and facilities, which is aimed at showcasing its recent achievements in this area. Implementing the solar system, Municipality could save a large amount of electricity in its buildings and facilities. However, the challenge faced by the department now is in taking advantage of modern systems in accordance with the application of the existing facilities considering financial cost and required quality,” he added.

The department also organises workshops on the use of solar energy applications.