Dubai Health has signed a strategic agreement with Positive Zero to fast-track the adoption of renewable energy across 26 healthcare facilities in Dubai, marking one of the largest sustainability initiatives in the UAE’s healthcare sector.

The partnership will introduce on-site solar rooftop and carport systems with a total capacity of more than 14.1 megawatts. The rollout is designed to strengthen operational sustainability across Dubai Health’s network while ensuring that patient care and safety standards remain uncompromised.

In its first year, solar installations across the initial 13 facilities are projected to generate nearly 10,700 megawatt-hours of clean electricity. Over the lifespan of the agreement, the initiative is expected to reduce approximately 167,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, an environmental impact comparable to planting around 4.3 million trees.

The project will also integrate solar carports, creating nearly 3,000 shaded parking spaces for patients, visitors, and staff while generating renewable energy. Once completed, the development will represent the largest solar car park capacity within the UAE’s healthcare sector.

As part of the collaboration, Positive Zero will implement energy efficiency measures at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, including its first Cooling-as-a-Service deployment. The initiative aligns with national Demand Side Management strategies and is expected to deliver energy savings of up to 15 percent, preventing more than 9,500 tons of carbon emissions over the project lifecycle.

Khalifa Baqer, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Health, said that expanding solar adoption reflects the organization’s commitment to environmentally responsible healthcare operations. He noted that the partnership demonstrates how the healthcare sector can actively contribute to the UAE’s long-term decarbonization goals.

Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of Positive Zero, described the collaboration as a step toward advancing the UAE’s Net Zero ambitions, positioning Dubai Health as a regional benchmark for sustainable healthcare transformation.

David Auriau, CEO of Positive Zero, added that with millions of annual patient interactions across Dubai Health’s facilities, integrating clean energy solutions will create a tangible environmental impact while supporting a more resilient healthcare infrastructure.

The agreement aligns with the UAE Net Zero Strategy 2050 and national energy efficiency targets, reinforcing the country’s broader commitment to tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.