(MENAFN) The Regulation and Supervision Bureau Abu Dhabi announced it has granted a number of licenses to generate solar power at test sites across the emirate, Gulf Business reported.
The institutions that have been granted the licenses to begin generating electricity through solar include schools, the Abu Dhabi Judiciary and Al Ain Zoo, while an additional 28 licenses, mostly for schools falling under the Abu Dhabi Educational Council, are being processed.
The Regulation and Supervision Bureau, in collaboration with their sector partners, have been studying 11 sites around the city with an installed capacity of over two megawatts, which have been producing electricity for over a year, using several different panels and the results of these solar power installations have been extremely encouraging
"By identifying and implementing solutions that address the growing demand for energy alongside highlighting the need to conserve our water and electricity supplies through a change in consumption behavior, the sector is making real progress to ensure sustainable resources for future generation," Director General of The Regulation and Supervision Bureau said.
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