Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully completed the first and second phases of its energy conservation project, marking a significant step towards sustainability. A total of 19,968 energy-saving LED bulbs were installed in metro stations and facilities, leading to considerable energy savings and reduction in carbon footprint.
Over two years, this initiative has conserved approximately 16.7 million kilowatts of energy, translating into financial savings of Dh7.6 million. It also contributed to a more eco-friendly city by reducing the carbon emissions by 7,283 tons of CO2. The project aligns with Dubai’s integrated energy strategy, aiming for a 30% reduction in energy consumption by 2030, and reinforces RTA’s commitment to providing an environmentally friendly transportation system.
Mohammed Al Amiri, Director of Rail Maintenance at RTA’s Train Agency, highlighted the successful replacement of traditional lighting with LED fixtures in the Dubai Metro stations on the red and green lines. He emphasized the efficiency of LED lights, which convert 95% of energy into light, minimizing waste.
The first phase, initiated in 2021, replaced 7,200 traditional lighting units, saving around 4,981,000 watts of energy and reducing the carbon footprint by 2,142.24 tons of CO2 within a year. The second phase continued this trend, replacing 12,768 lighting units, saving an additional 4,981,964 kilowatts, and cutting down 5,141 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
The project’s third phase is underway, focusing on installing 12,717 energy-efficient lighting units in parking lots and associated facilities. This phase is expected to save 7,296,576 kilowatts and reduce carbon emissions by 5,141 tons annually upon completion by year’s end.
Al Amiri reiterated the RTA’s dedication to sustainable practices, noting the extended lifespan and reduced waste of LED lighting systems.