DUBAI, UAE, 4 October 2023: Clima Uno, manufacturer of air-handling units and fan-coil units, and the manufacturing arm of Leminar Air Conditioning Company, announced the installation of a solar plant in its manufacturing facility in Dubai Investments Park. Making the announcement through a Press release, Clima Uno said the 420.75 kWp solar project reflects the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, energy efficiency and sustainability. 

Clima Uno said it is aligned with DEWA’s (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) Shams Solar Policy and Dubai Municipality requirements, and that its new solar plant will reduce its carbon footprint by a whopping 275,000 kgs and result in an overall 90% of expected energy savings. The installation, the company added, will operate under the net-metering policy, with surplus energy generated during daylight hours being automatically exported to the grid for future use. 

Kartik Raval, Senior General Manager, Leminar Air Conditioning Company, said: “Clima Uno is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, for the community and its customers. We are ever-proud to be making a move to solar-powered manufacturing, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices, as we continue to provide the GCC region market with advanced HVAC solutions.” 

Speaking on the occasion, Pramodh Idicheria, COO, Leminar Global, sharing an overview of the sustainability direction of Leminar, said the total capacity of the renewable energy plants installed across the various facilities under the Al Shirawi Group of Companies is 22 megawatts. Leminar Global functions under the Al Shirawi Group of Companies.