The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) thanked Tanweer Solar Energy Technology for their valuable contributions to the construction of Khalifa Al Tajer Mosque, the first-ever eco-friendly place of worship in the Muslim world.
A homegrown company, Tanweer Solar Energy Technology is the first enterprise in the UAE to introduce solar solutions that reduce the consumption of energy via New Solar Energy Technologies and the NEW LED Technology.
His Excellency Tayeb Al Rais, Secretary General of AMAF in Dubai, said: “AMAF seeks to play a key role in serving society at every level, including overseeing the protection of the environment and enabling society to endorse a sustainable way of life in accordance with Islamic principles. We are appreciative of the vital role of our partners from the public and private sector who consistently support us in achieving this mandate. Our cooperation with Tanweer has helped achieve the timely completion of this landmark project, a first-of-its-kind for the country and the wider region.”
Khaldoun Shammout, General Manager of Tanweer Solar Energy Technology Company for Solar Energy innovations, said: “We are happy to have collaborated with AMAF in this unique project that will have a far-reaching impact on sustainability and the environment. We utilized our expertise in providing renewable energy solutions, and look forward to cooperating further with AMAF in serving the UAE community at large.”
Inaugurated during the holy month of Ramadan, Khalifa Al Tajer Mosque meets the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) green standards and specifications. Through the integration of renewable energy solutions and eco-friendly technologies to harness solar power for outdoor lighting and water heating purposes, the facility has set new standards in water and energy conversation.
Among other green solutions used in the design of the mosque are the techniques of thermal insulation in the building material for roofs and exterior walls to reduce heat transfer, as well as double-glazing windows with metal coating to minimize the intensity of solar radiation into the mosque. Technologically advanced equipment has also been installed for improving the indoor air quality, while smart control systems ensure optimum performance of the air conditioners.
