The United Arab Emirates inaugurated the world’s largest single-site solar power plant, the 2-gigawatt Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project (IPP), located 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi.
- The solar plant will generate enough electricity to power almost 200,000 homes and is expected to displace 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
- The inauguration comes ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), and Sheikh Hazza highlighted the UAE’s commitment to clean energy, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting global climate action.
- United Arab Emirates will host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) from November 30th to December 12 2023.
Q.: When is the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) scheduled to be hosted by the United Arab Emirates?
a. October 15-25, 2023
b. November 30-December 12, 2023
c. January 5-15, 2024
d. February 20-March 2, 2024
Ans : b. November 30-December 12, 2023
Q.: Where is world’s largest single-site solar power plant located ?
a. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
b. Beijing, China
c. California, United States
d. London, United Kingdom
Ans : a. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
