Ninja Group powers JAFZA cold-storage operations with new 355kW solar plant

Ninja Group, a company specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics, has recently installed a 355kW solar plant at its main facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). This partnership with Sun Green Energy is aimed at supplying the facility with renewable energy, potentially covering up to 90% of its constant electricity demand.

Cold-chain logistics, a critical part of the supply chain industry, is renowned for its high energy consumption due to the continuous operation of refrigeration and climate-control systems, regardless of external conditions.

For Ninja Group, the solar plant serves as a stable, on-site power source. As utility costs continue to climb across the region, this installation provides a reliable energy supply, helping the company control its long-term energy expenses. Mr. Lakhpat Kalwani, the Company Director at Ninja Group, emphasized the importance of energy efficiency in the cold storage sector.

He highlighted that the 355kW solar plant not only stabilizes their energy costs but also powers their cooling systems using solar energy, benefiting both the company's bottom line and the environment.

The project aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister, and Dubai's ruler, for a future powered predominantly by clean and renewable energy. This goal is supported by Dubai's Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to source 75% of the emirate's power from clean sources by 2050.

Sun Green Energy, the solar plant's installer, reinforces this initiative. Established in 2016 and registered with various regulatory bodies, they have completed over 105 installations across the UAE and GCC, focusing on logistics, manufacturing, and commercial real estate. Their latest project for Ninja Group is just one of many industrial and logistics operations in JAFZA that are adopting solar energy to manage rising costs and contribute to the emirate's sustainability objectives.