Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened 
its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for 
Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), 
winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.

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Since construction began in August 2020, Shanghai Electric has dedicated itself 
to boosting anti-pandemic measures and ensuring employee safety, as well as 
engaging workers in environmental protection activities. To commend the staff 
for their hard work, Shuaa Energy CEO Omar Hassan awarded the 2020 Excellent 
Performance Award to the project department, expressing his gratitude for the 
past six months of hard work and his confidence in what lies ahead. 

The world's largest solar park

The MBR Solar Park is set to become the world's largest single-site solar park 
based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with a planned total 
capacity of 5GW and a total investment value of $US136 billion upon completion. 
It is expected to reduce Dubai's carbon emissions by 6.5 million tons per year 
once implemented. 

The Phase 5 900MW project will boost MBR Solar Park's production capacity to 
2,863MW, capable of providing electricity to an expected 270,000 households and 
offsetting up to 1.18 million tons of carbon emissions each year. Thus far, 85% 
of Phase 5's design work has been completed, while construction of the 
high-voltage electricity transmission lines has reached 40%. 

As a new global benchmark in the solar industry, the MBR Solar Park deploys 
some of the world's most cost-effective solar panels. Leveraging the latest 
bifacial photovoltaic solar panels, sunlight is captured on both sides of the 
panel, while an advanced solar tracking system boosts generation efficiency. As 
the Middle East's most advanced solar project to date, its realization is due 
to the robust and fruitful partnership between Shanghai Electric and ACWA 
Power, established during the park's Phase 4 solar thermal project and which 
seeks to drive Dubai's low-carbon, sustainable development forward.

Anti-pandemic measures for employee safety

As the pandemic persists, Shanghai Electric is adopting extra measures to 
ensure that their overseas employees are cared for. In fact, those stationed 
abroad will possess priority to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, the 
company also ensures regular disinfection of the office and accommodation 
areas, while the project department always has on-hand a comprehensive range of 
pandemic prevention supplies, including masks, personal protective clothing, 
goggles, disinfectant, vitamins, medication, and isolation rooms. 

To strengthen the connection between Chinese and local employees, birthday 
parties are organized to bring people together. Games such as table tennis, 
chess, and cards are held to enhance cohesion and strengthen a sense of 
belonging. During Chinese New Year, not only will annual benefits be provided 
to the families of workers overseas, but a special activity that engages 
Chinese and local employees in writing Spring Festival couplets will be 
organized in honor of the special cultural celebration.

Environmental and CSR action

Not only is Shanghai Electric dedicated to constructing new energy 
infrastructure around the world, but it is also committed to engaging its 
employees in corporate social responsibility and environmental awareness. In 
August 2020, the company's Dubai Solar Thermal Project Department heeded the 
call of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) environmental protection organization 
and participated in its "My Community, Everybody's Community" waste recycling 
activities. During the event, the project department amassed nearly 245 
kilograms of recyclables. 

Through such initiatives, Shanghai Electric seeks to further its contribution 
to the UAE's sustainable development and promote a brighter future for all. 

SOURCE  Shanghai Electric