01 August 2018

Aramex, a leading provider of logistics and transportation solutions, said it has joined hands with IMG Solar, a subsidiary of Jordan-based Izzat Marji Group, to open the region’s largest single-rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plant project at its new logistics facility in Dubai.

The 3.2-megawatt (MW) facility is one of the largest solar PV plants connected to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa) grid under its “Shams Dubai” initiative”. IMG Solar was the lead contractor for the project, while the installation work was carried out by Scan Electromechanical Contracting Company and the supervision was performed by Clenergize DWC, a specialist in solar PV plants.

Located at Aramex’s Logistics Facility in Dubai Logistics City, the plant uses state-of-the-art components from the most reputable manufacturers   and contains 9,000 solar panels, covering a total roof area of 38,000 sq m.

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