Rasso Bartenschlager, General Manager of Al Masaood Power: Fostering Sustainable Solar Power
This article was originally published on Forbes ME.
General Manager Rasso Bartenschlager explains how Al Masaood Power Division is supporting the U.A.E. Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative through innovation and sustainable technologies.
The world, in the present, is collectively battling against the environmental issues created by climate change. In line with their commitment to the Paris Agreement, every nation has been making conscious efforts to reduce and mitigate the adverse effects of the environmental disaster that has been affecting the planet.
In the Middle East, the GCC countries are taking serious measures to diversify their energy sources by shifting from heavy dependence on oil to investing in sustainable energy, especially solar energy. And being a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, the transportation sector is ripe for investments in electrification, backed by a large customer base and support from governments.
As a pioneer in the energy sector, we at Al Masaood Power Division, which is under the Al Masaood Group umbrella, have responded by taking the lead in offering sustainable technologies and innovations that will help reduce carbon emissions and fast-track the goals of the U.A.E. Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative.
One such innovation is SHAMS+, which is the first U.A.E.-built ultra-fast and smart charging solution for maritime hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). The solution is unique because it uses solar power instead of a conventional source of electricity. Therefore, it is an ideal solution for marine docks, deserts, agricultural fields, and interstate highways.
SHAMS+ is intended to offer sustainable charging through solar energy at the fastest charging pace—starting from 25 minutes—through a vast network of charging stations that can meet all the battery charging requirements of the automotive and maritime industries.
Additionally, smart internet-based and mobile ventures could help accelerate the decarbonization of the global transportation and maritime communities, making them a distinct method that matches voltage fluctuation for stable charging.
SHAMS+ also provides software to gather, examine, and interpret consumption data. EV drivers would be able to remotely manage charging sessions and receive precise energy-usage information to help them perform better and spend less money. Furthermore, the solution operates cordlessly for greater flexibility and easier installation in various urban and rural sites, including agricultural areas, as well as at marine ports and hubs, providing customers with the highest level of convenience and efficiency.
Energy is one of the essential requirements for the industrial and commercial sector growth of any nation. Due to the increased demand for energy and the rapid depletion of conventional energy sources like petroleum extracts, advances in energy efficiency and the incorporation of renewable energy sources present alternative possibilities to preserve energy reserves.
The reduction of conventional power generation based on coal and gas is a notable activity in global action plans to mitigate CO2 emissions and combat climate change. In the last five years, there has been a clear increase in the penetration of renewable energy sources into the electricity system, and this trend will continue.
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