UAE lighting industry hits $336m, estimated to grow by 15% in 2014

January, 16th 2014

As the Emirates experience vast population growth and urban development, governments and companies are realizing the significant benefits of intelligent lighting and drawing attention towards ecological products in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption.

Dubai leads the way with plans to build the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park with a 1,000MV capacity by 2030, which will be one of the biggest solar parks in the world, in addition to distributed rooftop solar power sources making a practical contribution to Dubai’s power needs with 2,500 MW by 2030.

Aiming to drive the evolution of energy efficient lighting in GCC, Saudi Arabian lighting specialist Al Babtain Telecommunication Co (ABPT) will showcase a new range of LED lighting fixtures at the Middle East Electricity exhibition taking place from 17-19 February at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Tamer Kalo, Business Development Director, ABPT, said: “The LED lighting fixtures are environmentally friendly, reducing energy consumption and energy costs up to 70 per cent and CO2 emissions up to 90%.”

“Used for roads and highways, underpasses and tunnels, public amenities and parking applications, LED lighting fixtures come in aesthetic shapes complete with high quality, robust performance and warranted prices.”

Belgian energy saving specialist, GH Solar, is one notable company showcasing solar energy systems and energy saving lamps at Solar Middle East, the dedicated event for the solar power industry running alongside Middle East Electricity.

Engineer Toufic Baghdadi, Marketing Manager, GH Solar, said: “As energy saving specialists, our main concern is to safeguard energy and the environment. Solar energy systems are designed to utilise energy efficiently reducing energy consumption by 50 to 60%, whilst energy saving lamps eliminate the use of mercury and other toxic elements making them a more practical alternative for power consumption.”

Anita Mathews, Exhibition Director of Middle East Electricity, said: “Since lighting represents 15% of Dubai’s total energy consumption, some 15.00 MV, it is necessary to improve energy efficiency and diversify our resources to ensure sustainability for the future.”

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Middle East Electricity 2013 is now in its 38th edition, making it not only the largest power event in the region, but also the longest running.

Organised by Informa Exhibitions, Middle East Electricity 2013 is partnered with the inaugural edition of Solar Middle East, Power + Water Middle East in Abu Dhabi, Power Nigeria in Abuja and Africa Electricity in Johannesburg.

Source: Ameinfo.com