< Previouswww.fm-middleeast.com40 January 2022 SUPPLIER NEWS SOLAR Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, announced today it has signed an agreement with the Government of the Republic of Armenia to develop a 200-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The Ayg-1 project will be Armenia’s largest utility-scale solar plant. The Government Support Agreement (GSA) was signed by His Excellency Gnel Sanosyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia , and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, at a ceremony today in Yeravan, the nation’s capital. Gnel Sanosyan, the Minster of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, commented: “The gradual increase of renewable sources in our country’s energy system is one of the priorities set by the Government of Armenia. We regard this cooperation with Masdar as an important step towards this goal, as well as towards endorsing Armenia’s investment potential. The Ayg- 1 industrial 200 MW solar plant project is a milestone on this road. We expect the signing of this document to mark the start of a fruitful and lasting cooperation on this and for new upcoming projects.” The Ayg-1 project will be developed on a design, finance, build, own, and operate (DFBOO) basis and the project company will be 85% owned by Masdar, with the Armenian National Interests Fund, (ANIF, a government owned investment vehicle) holding 15%. In July, the Armenian Government announced that Masdar was the winning bidder for the project, having submitted a tariff of US$0.0290 per per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in a competitive process. HE Ahlam Rashid Ahmed AlAbd AlSalami, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, said: “This agreement will strengthen the already powerful ties that exist between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Armenia. The UAE and Armenia are united in our commitment to take positive action against climate change, while creating greater economic opportunities and this project marks a key stage in Armenia’s clean energy journey and our hopes for this project to serve as an exemplary success to attract opportunities for Armenia from the UAE.” David Papazian, the Chief Executive Officer of ANIF commented: “We are glad to welcome Masdar into Armenia’s journey towards the decarbonization of the country’s energy supply. Ayg-1 is an ambitious step towards the fulfillment of this goal, and Masdar’s expertise and experience in the field is key to the success of the project. Ayg-1 is set to become a highly visible investment project, benefitting the country, its citizens and investors, while committing to highest sustainability standards in the industry.” Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said: “This agreement marks a milestone on Armenia’s clean energy journey, and the development of this project will support the nation’s sustainable economic development. We look forward to working with the Armenian National Interests Fund on further opportunities in this field, and leveraging the experience we have gained as a global leader in renewable energy projects to support the diversification of Armenia’s energy mix. ” The Ayg-1 plant will be located between the Talin and Dashtadem communities of Armenia, in an area where solar radiation is high and land is unusable for agricultural purposes. The plant will span over 500 hectares, and will create numerous direct and indirect jobs. Armenia is looking to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix and reduce its dependence on imported oil & gas. The country also has significant solar energy potential, with an average annual solar energy flow per square meter of horizontal surface of around 1,720 kWh, compared with the average European figure of 1,000 kWh. The Ayg-1 project will be developed on a design, fi nance, build, own, and operate (DFBOO) basis Masdar signs agreement to develop Armenia’s largest solar power plant Solar panels.www.fm-middleeast.com SUPPLIER NEWS January 2022 41 TECHNOLOGY Dynabook Europe announced an update to its dynaEdge AR (Assisted Reality) solution with the launch of the dynaEdge DE200, the next generation of its high-performance Windows 10/11 Pro mobile edge computing device. The edge computing market has accelerated substantially over the past year, driven by factors including Covid-19, and as a result over half (52%) of IT decision makers regard purchasing decisions around edge computing to be more important now than pre-pandemic*. At the same time, most employees (70%) believe that AR will cause either slight or significant disruption to their industry*. It is perceived as the most disruptive emerging technology, ahead of AI, the IoT, and cybersecurity (GlobalData). This in turn is driving innovation and adoption around edge infrastructure, with IDC projecting an 800% increase in the number of apps at the edge by 2024. The new dynaEdge AR solution is designed to provide lightweight, hands- free functionality for mobile working, and improve efficiency, connectivity, and security for the enterprise in today’s constantly evolving working environments. It accelerates diagnostic and repair scenarios, information sharing and collaboration, information capture and data processing – even in the most remote locations. The new enhancements – including 4G LTE, latest 11th Gen Intel Core Processors and Edge AI – enable full mobility while maintaining security for the corporate environment with the device’s secure operating system: • Faster connection with 4G LTE integration: Wherever there’s a 4G signal, the worker can be connected - without tethering to a phone or relying on a WiFi signal. • Smart vision with Edge AI: Edge AI Engine improves camera visuals with image stabilisation, brightness compensation and object tracking. It also enables the processing of video streams to be completed before the recipient receives visuals. Furthermore, the AI engine processes the camera stream to the DE200 and runs the software as a virtual camera. Edge AI can be incorporated into customers’ own developed software solutions. • Improved charging and battery life: Offers up to 6.5 hours** of battery life and includes a universal Type C charging connector which can be extended with an optional power bank, enabling front-line workers to achieve all-day operation. • Advanced power: Provides enhanced power and full performance through a choice of the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. • Maximum end point security: Running on Windows 10/11 Pro, the dynaEdge DE200 supports Active Directory, in conjunction with two- factor authentication including PIN and fingerprint to secure end user data. On- device data classification can be used to determine, how data is shared, addressing a major concern for many industries. dynaEdge AR was developed for industries with a strong focus on frontline and field-based workers, including manufacturing, inspection, logistics, maintenance, emergency services, healthcare, and education. Now with 4G LTE integration, the solution provides a significant opportunity to drive digital transformation in even more remote working environments such as first responders, field service, visitor attractions and national parks. “Over the last 20 months, mobile edge computing and smart glasses solutions have become integral to many industries,” said Damian Jaume, President, Dynabook Europe GmbH. “Indeed, our latest research has found that 63% of IT decision-makers plan to deploy smart glasses in their organisation over the course of the next three years, suggesting that wide-spread adoption will continue to rise. Work trends are evolving rapidly, and the latest dynaEdge AR solution is evidence that we understand what our customers need to operate in a hybrid working world”. * Findings from Dynabook’s research report: The Hybrid Shift: Managing an increasingly remote workforce. ** Measured with Mobile Mark 2018. Mobile Mark is a trademark of Business Applications Performance Corporation The new dynaEdge AR solution is designed to provide lightweight, hands-free functionality for mobile working Dynabook announces major update to dynaEdge AR smart glasses solution dynaEdge AR was developed for industries with a strong focus on frontline and field-based workers.www.fm-middleeast.com42 January 2022 SUPPLIER NEWS SOLAR Yellow Door Energy, a UAE- based sustainable energy provider for businesses, has been awarded a solar project with ETG, a diversified global conglomerate, for its agricultural processing and food storage facility in Dubai World Central Free Zone, Dubai, UAE. The 383 kilowatt-peak rooftop solar plant is expected to generate 620,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy in its first year of operation, equivalent to reducing 6,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over the system lifetime. Over 700 solar panels will be installed to cover 3,100 square meters of roof space, meeting 85% of the facility’s energy consumption needs. Tarun Chawla, chief operating officer for ETG’s Pulses and Edible Nuts Business, said: “ETG is dedicated towards driving sustainability. This partnership with Yellow Door Energy will help us utilize clean energy for our processing, in turn providing eco- friendly commodities to our customer base. We aim to undertake similar measures on a global scale to ensure we leave behind sufficient resources for future generations.” Rory McCarthy, chief commercial officer of Yellow Door Energy, said: “We are proud to support ETG in its sustainability journey and contribute to the strengthening its food value chain. As the economy recovers from the pandemic, we encourage businesses to consider solar as part of their recovery plans so that they can immediately reduce electricity costs and regain their competitiveness. Yellow Door Energy is honored to contribute to DEWA’s Shams Dubai Program and the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.” As the solar lease provider, Yellow Door Energy is responsible for financing, designing, building, commissioning, operating and maintaining the solar plant for the duration of the agreement. By working with solar developers, building owners can reduce their energy costs without any upfront investment or operational risk, while maintaining focus on their core business and enjoying the benefits of clean energy. The 383 kilowatt-peak rooftop solar plant is expected to generate 620,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy in its fi rst year of operation Yellow Door Energy partners with ETG on solar lease in Dubai L to R: Rory McCarthy, chief commercial officer of Yellow Door Energy and Tarun Chawla, chief operating officer for ETG’s Pulses and Edible Nuts Business. www.fm-middleeast.com 2022 Managing Director Alex Reeve Group Sales Manager Vinay Ravindran Distribution and Circulation Manager Evijin Pathrose Distribution Coordinator Avinash Pereira Circulation Executive Rajesh Pillai Production Manager Denny Kollannoor Group Editor Carla SertinSpecial Reports Every month, receive detailed reports and analysis on various trending topics pertaining to the FM industry. Lists Access annual rankings of the Middle East’s most active people and companies across the Facilities Management sector. 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