The facility's integrated solutions aim to provide next-generation services in the areas of digital transformation, cloud services, managed services, cybersecurity, smart cities, IoT services, professional and managed services, and Moro services powered by ChatGPT technology.
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), through its digital arm Digital DEWA, inaugurated the Green Data Center for Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC (Moro Hub).
The facility at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Power Plant is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest solar data center and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the world's largest single-site solar power plant.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Administrative Council, officiated at the inauguration. At the ceremony, Moro Hub signed agreements with major technology partners and customers including Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Huawei, VMWare, Emirates NBD, Dubai Digital Authority and Dubai Islamic Bank,
The facility's integrated solutions aim to provide next-generation services in the areas of digital transformation, cloud services, managed services, cybersecurity, smart cities, IoT services, professional and managed services, and Moro services powered by ChatGPT technology.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, CEO and Managing Director of DEWA, said: "The development of the world's largest solar-powered data center is guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Leader of Dubai to advance sustainable development. The new center is Another achievement that elevates the UAE to a global leader in advancing sustainable development and a green economy."
The center offers a special model for the combination of digital and energy technologies. With a world-class low-carbon IT infrastructure powered by solar energy, the data center supports the goals of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050, i.e. by 2050 its power generation 100% comes from clean energy.
The Moro Hub solar data center also supports our efforts to achieve our 2050 Net Zero Strategic Initiative goals. The move is particularly important as the UAE hosts the largest international climate meeting of the year, the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). The new data center reflects our commitment to supporting sustainable economic development and our efforts to transform Dubai into a global green economy hub. Moro Hub has been a frontrunner in promoting digital transformation and sustainable development. We help organizations and companies achieve net zero carbon emissions through enhanced integrated solutions. "
Moro Hub's green data center adopts breakthrough solutions from Dell Technologies, Microsoft and Huawei, including Internet of Things, network security, digital twin technology, artificial intelligence, network recovery, consulting and professional services, managed services, on-site services, The latest developments in web services, Moro Open Cloud, and more.
Uptime's TIER III certified data center has a capacity of over 100MW by using 100% renewable energy. Covering an area of more than 16,000 square meters.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director, Dubai Digital, said: "The launch of the Green Data Center demonstrates Dubai and the UAE's commitment to adopting the principles of innovation and sustainability when delivering services to citizens and residents. important role in Dubai's strategic projects. This project takes into account the needs of the environment and is a bright sign for the future of Dubai's sustainable development journey. Dubai Digital Corporation supports these initiatives. As part of our work to lead Dubai's digital transformation process, this enables The city becomes a global model for adopting creative projects that contribute to a brighter future for humanity."
Walid Yehia, Regional General Manager of Dell Technologies UAE, said: "We are delighted to sign a strategic partnership with Moro Hub to jointly provide solutions to enhance and accelerate digital transformation in this region." "Dell Technologies has always been at the forefront of intelligent solutions, We believe our breakthrough solutions will continue to create opportunities for customers to easily adapt to digital transformation."
As a model of combining cutting-edge technologies of digital and power electronics to create an advanced green ICT infrastructure driven by renewable energy, this green data center utilizes digital products and services provided by fourth industrial revolution technologies such as cloud services, Internet of Things and artificial intelligence etc.
Naim Yazbeck, General Manager, Microsoft UAE, added, "Microsoft remains committed to leading the pace of sustainable digital transformation. Our partnership with Moro Hub is yet another effort to accelerate sustainable digital development in the UAE, powered by our state-of-the-art technology." Efforts. Our digital solutions enable businesses to more flexibly manage their operations and harden their infrastructure, protecting them from the potential risks posed by cyber threats."
The introduction of the new solar-powered data center at Moro Hub will further promote the digital transformation of the UAE government and private sector, and consolidate their efforts to upgrade their infrastructure to keep pace with the new trends of the fourth industrial revolution.
Jiawei Liu, CEO of Huawei UAE commented, "Huawei has always been committed to providing partners with innovative solutions to help accelerate the digital transformation of various industries. Our long-term cooperation with Moro Hub aims to enhance customer experience and provide higher reliability , effectively advancing the vision of transforming the UAE business landscape into a sustainable digital model."
Moro Hub's solar-powered data center aims to establish a global benchmark for energy efficiency and the use of green technologies. Through the use of smart and environmentally friendly technologies, the center will enable commercial enterprises in the region to unlock new efficiencies.
Hesham Abdulla Al Qassem, Group Vice-Chairman and Executive Director, Emirates NBD, said, "It is a pleasure to partner with Moro Hub's solar-powered data center. At Emirates NBD, sustainable digitalization is at the core of our operations and by leveraging the state-of-the-art existing data center With technology, we will not only be able to strengthen our operations, but also manage our customers' expectations well. This will also bring us one step closer to accelerating our goal of achieving net zero carbon in the UAE by 2050."
The new solar-powered data center will help UAE companies accelerate their progress, ensuring high levels of productivity while creating innovative and productive work environments.
Yahya Saeed Ahmed Nasser Lootah, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Islamic Bank, said: "We are delighted to partner with Moro Hub's largest solar-powered data center to host our IT work. As a leading provider of transformative digital solutions, this partnership will certainly Boost our drive to achieve sustainable growth and put us one step ahead in the financial industry. We look forward to working with them as this will be a new chapter that will lead to positive outcomes for both parties in the long run. I Very optimistic about that."
Ahmed Auda, Vice President and General Manager, Middle East, Turkey and North Africa, VMware said: "Through our partnership with Moro Hub, VMware will help young talent acquire the cloud skills and training they need to support the digital journey across the UAE, in line with the UAE Digital Initiatives such as the government's 2025 strategy and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. This agenda aims to double the size of Dubai's economy in the next decade and strengthen Dubai's position as one of the world's top three cities. As the UAE consolidates its global technology leadership status, VMware and the Moro Hub will equip young people with the technology skills they need to support the transformational initiatives of public and private sector organisations."
This solar-powered data center will play an important role in developing a new sustainable ecosystem. This system has the latest solar and energy storage technologies, artificial intelligence systems and sustainable development practices.
It also supports the use of carbon-free computing by global hyperscalers, helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint.