Procter & Gamble (P&G) has strengthened its sustainability commitment in the Middle East with the commissioning of a 500 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar carport at its UAE head office in the Jebel Ali Freezone Authority (JAFZA), Dubai. The project has been developed in partnership with Yellow Door Energy, a leading sustainable energy provider for commercial and industrial customers across the Middle East and South Africa.
Now fully operational, the solar carport is expected to generate around 816,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity in its first year, meeting more than 50% of the annual power demand of P&G’s UAE headquarters. The installation features over 870 high-efficiency bifacial solar panels designed to maximize on-site renewable energy generation. In addition to producing clean power, the carport provides shaded parking for 144 vehicles, combining energy efficiency with practical infrastructure benefits.
The project is projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 330,000 kilograms annually, directly contributing to P&G’s global ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. It also aligns with the UAE’s broader Net Zero by 2050 and Clean Energy Strategy, reinforcing the country’s push toward decarbonization and sustainable development.
The commissioning ceremony was held at the P&G UAE head office and was attended by senior representatives from P&G, Yellow Door Energy, and Value Addition, the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the project. The event marked a significant milestone in P&G’s regional sustainability journey and highlighted the growing role of private-sector partnerships in accelerating clean energy adoption.
Commenting on the development, Sonali Dhawan, General Manager for P&G Gulf, emphasized that environmental sustainability is a core element of P&G’s business strategy. She noted that integrating solar power into the Dubai office is a tangible step toward reducing the company’s environmental footprint while supporting its long-term climate goals.
Jeremy Crane, Group CEO of Yellow Door Energy, stated that the project reflects the company’s continued success in delivering reliable clean energy solutions for multinational corporations. As part of the solar lease model, Yellow Door Energy will finance, design, operate, and maintain the solar plant throughout the lease term, enabling P&G to benefit from clean energy without upfront capital investment or operational risks.
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