Dubai Health has announced a major partnership with Positive Zero to shift 26 of its healthcare facilities to clean energy. The initiative supports the UAE’s broader sustainability ambitions, including the Net Zero Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Demand Side Management Strategy 2030.
Under the collaboration, advanced solar power systems will be installed across hospitals and medical centers. The project includes rooftop solar panels and solar carports with a combined capacity of more than 14.1 megawatts. These systems are expected to meet a significant share of the electricity demand at the selected facilities. In the first year alone, the initial 13 sites are projected to generate nearly 10,700 megawatt-hours of renewable energy.
Over the lifetime of the project, the clean energy installations are expected to cut around 167,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. This reduction is equivalent to planting more than four million trees. Officials said the move reflects a strong commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of critical infrastructure while ensuring reliable healthcare services.
One of the key highlights of the initiative is the development of the UAE healthcare sector’s largest solar carport. The structure will not only produce renewable energy but also provide shaded parking for close to 3,000 vehicles, offering added comfort for patients, visitors, and staff.
In addition to solar deployment, the partnership will introduce energy efficiency measures at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital. Through a Cooling-as-a-Service model, air conditioning systems will be optimized to reduce energy consumption. This measure alone is expected to lower energy use by 15 percent and prevent about 9,500 tons of carbon emissions over its lifecycle.
Leaders from both organizations said the partnership demonstrates how public and private sectors can work together to advance sustainability. By integrating renewable energy into healthcare infrastructure, Dubai Health aims to modernize operations while contributing to national climate goals, setting a regional example for greener healthcare systems.
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