Inaugurated the world's largest solar-powered green data center

Hamdan bin Mohammed: Dubai is able to provide a leading global model in the field of sustainability

• Hamdan bin Mohammed See the sections of the new data center. From the source

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, yesterday inaugurated the Green Data Centre of Moro Hub (Moro Hub), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), which is the largest solar-powered data centre in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world.

His Highness said in a tweet on Twitter: "We have launched the Green Data Center (Moro Hub) of Digital DEWA, which is fully powered by solar energy generated at the Mohammed bin Rashid Complex, the largest in the world in one site."

His Highness added: "With the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid, the efforts of the work teams, and its renewable energy, Dubai is able to provide a leading global model in the field of sustainability and green economy."

Conventions

On the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony, agreements were signed between Moro Hub and a group of its technology and customer partners, including Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Huawei, VMware, Emirates NBD, Digital Dubai and Dubai Islamic Bank.

During his visit to the centre, His Highness was received by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, who briefed His Highness on the Green Data Centre sections and its integrated solutions that provide the next generation of services for digital transformation, cloud computing, hosting and cybersecurity, smart cities, Internet of Things services, professional and managed services, in addition to services supported by Moro Hub GPT technology.

A qualitative step

"As part of the future vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we have completed the construction of the world's largest solar-powered green data center, which represents a qualitative step that reflects the UAE's global position in the field of sustainability and green economy, and a model for combining digital and energy technologies, designed to meet sustainable and environmental goals by providing a world-class infrastructure for environmentally friendly and low-carbon information technology that works using Solar energy, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Dubai's Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050, to provide 100% of the energy production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050."

Digital Transformation

Al Tayer added: "The Green Data Centre, which relies on the world's largest solar energy, reflects our continuous efforts to support the strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and keep pace with the UAE's hosting of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), and reflects our commitment to promoting sustainability in the UAE, and our continuous endeavor to strengthen Dubai's leading position as the capital of the green economy in the world, as Moro Hub has always been proactive in promoting digital transformation and sustainability, and promoting Its integrated solutions to help organizations and companies achieve carbon neutrality."

Latest Technology

The green data center will host a range of leading solutions from Dell Technologies, Microsoft and Huawei, including the latest IoT and cybersecurity, dual digital, artificial intelligence, e-SaaS recovery, consulting and professional services, managed services, accommodation services, network services as a service, Moro Hub Open Cloud and more. The carbon-neutral green data center is 100% solar-based, with a production capacity of more than 100 MW. The center, which has Tier-III certification from the Uptime Institute, will exceed 16,<> square meters.

Sustainable Solutions

Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said: "The Green Data Centre embodies the mission of Dubai and the UAE in general to innovate and develop sustainable solutions to serve the community and individuals, and this step is a practical translation of the comprehensive partnership in major strategic projects."

He added: "With this project, we are witnessing a new start on the road to creating the future, taking into account environmental considerations, and we at Digital Dubai are pleased to be part of this project, embodying our responsibility to lead the digital transformation in Dubai, and enhance its global position as a leading and model city, and a center for creative ideas, and projects that contribute to creating a better future for all humanity."

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Waleed Yahya, General Manager of Dell Technologies in the UAE, said: "We are delighted to sign this strategic partnership with Moro Hub to work together to provide solutions that support and accelerate the digital transformation process in the region."

He added that "the green data center is a global model, by combining the latest digital electronic technologies and the best energy technologies, to provide an advanced ICT infrastructure that is environmentally friendly and low-carbon, powered by renewable energy."

Digital Growth

Naeem Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, said: "Our partnership with Moro Hub is a valuable addition to our efforts to accelerate and enhance digital growth in the country," adding: "With our best-in-class technologies, we are optimistic that our cutting-edge digital solutions will enable companies to have greater flexibility in managing their operations and enhancing their infrastructure, thus protecting them from any potential risks that may arise from cyber threats."

Innovative Solutions

Jiawei Liu, CEO of Huawei UAE, said: "Huawei is always committed to supporting its partners by providing innovative solutions that help them accelerate the digital transformation of their organizations."

He added: "Our partnership with Moro Hub aims to enhance customer experiences and the degree of reliability of services to contribute effectively to the adoption of a sustainable digital model by the business sector in the UAE."

Zero Emissions

Hisham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD, said: "We are delighted to partner with the world's largest solar-powered data centre, noting that "at Emirates NBD, sustainable digitization is at the heart of the bank's operations.

"Through this partnership, we will not only be able to improve our operations, but we will also be able to better manage our customers' expectations, and strengthen our efforts to support the UAE's goals of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050."

Enhance competitiveness

Yahya Saeed Ahmed Nasser Lootah, Vice Chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank, said: "Our collaboration with Moro Hub's largest solar-powered data centre to host our IT data is part of our keenness to adopt the best digital transformation solutions."

"Our partnership with Moro Hub will contribute to our sustainability vision, strengthening our competitive position in the banking sector."

Sustainable ecosystem

The new green data center, powered by solar energy, will play a major role in developing a sustainable ecosystem based on the latest solar and storage technologies, artificial intelligence and sustainability systems. It will also help global companies achieve carbon-free supercomputing, and enable organizations to realize their sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.

Empowering Young Talent

Ahmed Odeh, Vice President and General Manager of VMware in the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa, said: "Through its collaboration with Moro Hub, VMware will help empower and train young talent and equip them with the cloud skills they need to support digital transformation across the UAE, in line with national initiatives."

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MW of the project's production capacity. Its area exceeded 16,<> square meters.