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Dubai has announced a new residential city for Emiratis which will be self-sufficient in terms of resources, transport and energy to be the first of its kind in the world. An estimated 160,000 people will live in this self-reliant city that will come up by the time Dubai hosts the World Expo in 2020. The most important of the new plans was the project titled ?Dubai Smart Sustainable City? which will be spread across a total area of 14,000 hectares and will be built in the shape of a desert flower. The roofs of the homes and buildings will be covered with solar panels which will provide 200 megawatts of electricity. The city will also recycle over 40,000 cubic metres of waste water. Various projects in UAE are aimed at providing sustainable living along with good life for residents of the UAE like ?The Smart Palm?. Each Smart Palm runs entirely on solar power .The Smart Palm projects are launched at DM parks, markets and now at beaches to announce weather warnings along with free WiFi service and charging points. Two interactive screens to demonstrate awareness about the emirate, including weather information, a camera and loudspeakers are the highlights of the Smart Palms that will soon be sprouting on Dubai beaches. The six-metre high solar-powered structure has solar panels fixed on top of its fronds-shaped roof. It also has an attached platform equipped with 12 charging points, designed to support both mobile phones and tablets. The photovoltaic solar panels keep the palm lit even after the sunset. The free WiFi service covers approximately an area of 53 metres around the palm, connecting at least 50 users at a time. The first Smart Palm was installed at gate six of Zabeel Park on 21st April 2015 .These structures are entirely self-sufficient thanks to their mono crystal solar panels, which provide up to 21 per cent efficiency .The project has a palm tree-shaped, solar-powered tech hub that provides free wireless connection and facilities to recharge smartphones and tablets for visitors. The move is part of making Dubai the most smart and sustainable city. source:Khaleej Times |
 
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I see that Dubai is really concern with environment and has a great movement toward a green and sustainable city. I am so glad to hear about it
Posted 09-05-2015 01:32
Thanks for sharing the concept and plans of Dubai Smart sustainable city. UAE is always looking for innovative or stylish ways of bringing in sustainability. In fact , one of the missions or objectives of UAE is to be world's most innovative country by 2021. It is already the most innovative Arab country and is the only Arab country defined as an “innovation-driven economy”.
Posted 08-05-2015 02:02
Thank you so much@Eco Generation for showing your keen interest.All eyes are on Dubai Expo 2020,hope to see and meet you here in Dubai.
Posted 07-05-2015 19:19
Thanks@ Bindu.
Thanks@Samuel for appreciating UAE's efforts.
Posted 07-05-2015 19:15
True @Humaid. we get lots of inspiration and ideas and motivation through all these efforts for sustainable development.
Posted 07-05-2015 19:13
Thanks @Rahul.Keep dreaming such sustainable methods then only dreams come true.All the best for your endeavours.
Posted 07-05-2015 19:08
What a fancy way to promote solar powered city! :D But I was little bit worried about the maintenance of the smart palm, especially the ones on the beach. I'm sure the Dubai will take more care of the smart palm itself as well as surroundings to maintain this high-tech facility. :) I became more interested in Dubai Expo 2020 through various news about it! Thanks ambassadors in UAE! :D
Posted 07-05-2015 14:43
This is very innovative, tapping to the sun for sustainable energy .We are learning from UAE Thanks For Sharing Mohit
Posted 07-05-2015 14:27
A new self- reliant residential area built in the shape of desert flower. Wow! it clearly depicts an artistic innovation of UAE as a whole.
Exactly Humaid, the sustainable projects are such tempting :)
Thank you for sharing Mohit :)
Posted 07-05-2015 01:34
I agree with @Rahul.
These sustainable projects are really tempting.
Lets hope they widen their area of reach including all emirates :D
Posted 07-05-2015 00:39
Wow.
like I would have dreamed hehe.
The idea of solar panel, charging services are tempting. And the palm shaped design will definately make the city attractive . Waste water recycling. Covering roof of homes and building with solar
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Sure sutainable methods
thanks for the report Mohit
Posted 06-05-2015 20:38